So I haven't posted in over a week, so there are a few things I should probably post now. So my last post, I said I was at 52 species for the year, unfortunately, it gets harder to find new species the further into the year it gets, so, since then, I have added 17species. Which I am very happy with because I haven't really gone on any really good birding trips since then. I am also very happy with some of the birds I have gotten, there are a few that I may not see again in the county this year, and some that are just strait up fair quality birds! Some of the fair quality birds I've seen since then: American Robin(not very present this winter), Brown-headed Cowbirds, Great Blue Heron, Pileated Woodpecker, White-crowned Sparrow, and White-winged Crossbills. Then there are 3 species that I could easily miss for the rest of the year. Bohemian Waxwings, 5 seen/heard in a flock of Cedars yesterday afternoon, which is probably my most-likely to find again. A single Hoary Redpoll in a flock of about 70 Common's, which was seen on the 5th. And best of all, on the 11th, I got my LIFER and Yard Bird, Barred Owl! This species is a very good species for the county! This will probably be one of my highlights of the entire year!
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This was a very lucky, unlikely, and exciting find!
Unfortunately there are a few species on the river right now that I am unable to go see for the next little while, I really hope they stay. A Trumpeter Swan at Cathcart Park, and a bright male Harlequin Duck near Courtright, which is a would-be lifer for me. Both of these species would be awesome additions to my year, and life lists. Hopefully they will stay a little while longer.
Good Birding!
The Barred Owl is pretty incredible!
ReplyDeleteHarlequin not seen today (Sunday)despite MANY people looking. Trumpeter was in Sombra Bay (north end).
Yes I was really excited about it!
DeleteI'm wondering if the Trumpeter will winter with all the Tundra's this year! That would be really cool! Pity about the Harlequin not there though..