It was the first really crisp morning of the season, temps in the mid-30s. But the sun shining in a cloudless sky boded well for our monthly birdwalk. The 13 birders on this walk at Crestwood Lake were rewarded with excellent views of some good birds.
Some early wintering ducks had arrived: at least 20 Wood Ducks, several Hooded Mergansers, a pair of Green-winged Teal. A few lingering migrants had not headed south yet: Killdeer, Mockingbird, Great Blue Heron. A female Belted Kingfisher patrolled her territory. And dispite long looks and creative effort the possible Black crowned Night Heron remained a paper bag. A complete list of the 26 species seen can be found below.
Participants: Bill, Chris, Ed, Frank & Sue, Graham, Greg, Mike & Kelli, Sandy, Sofia, plus Doug and Hank
Total Species Seen: 26
Waterfowl: Canada Goose, Mallard, Black Duck, Hooded Merganser, Green-winged Teal
Shoreline Birds: Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher
Birds of Prey: Red-tailed Hawk
Gulls: Herring Gull, Ring-billed Gull
Others: Blue Jay, Crow, Robin, Starling, Mockingbird, Cardinal, Junco, Goldfinch, Mourning Dove, Rock dove, Song Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Red-bellied Woodpecker
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I see that Greg name was not added onto the attendees list. He would make number 13
Thanks
Sofia
Thanks for letting me know. I rushed and in the process skipped Greg. Obviously he was there. My bad. Apologize for me.
Hank
All of these were also on view at my lake….
Ilene,
Do you mean I went to the wrong Crestwood Lake?