We saw a lot of swallows, and swifts, and learned the difference between the species.
Our favorite was the Tree Swallow. Birdhouses were provided for them along the trail, and we enjoyed watching their antics as they went in and out of them. Two males were deciding whose house this would be.
Female Tree Swallow.
The male has the more colorful plumage. It was
iridescent in the sunlight.
Other than Canada Goose, we probably saw more Cedar Waxwings (89) than any other species.
A new species for us was the Red Crossbill. Like the Cedar Waxwings, they were in flocks nibbling at seeds in the trees. They are colorful, red and yellow. You can see the large beak, although not the crossed tips.
Another colorful species was the Yellow Warbler.
We saw lots of waterfowl, including ducklings: Mama Mallard and her youngsters.
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| A male Roufus Hummingbird gave his display for us. |
Perhaps best of all, we saw an American Bittern flying overhead.
We had started at 8 am, so by noon we headed back to the car where Pam Meyers had snacks ready for us. Thanks to Audubon and our expert birders for a great morning.
John Mills, Ann Ratcliff, Pam Meyers, Shawnee Finnegan, Marianne Nelson and Dave Irons.
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