It was a picture perfect morning at the Halfmoon Wildlife Management Area. Jim Meyer and Eileen Riccio came over from the space coast to be with another seven bird folks. Since they knew the property better than any of the rest of us, they led our caravan of vehicles to the locations for stops. Walkie talkies kept folks informed of sightings as we slowly motored along between stops.
An early great sighting while moving along the main road was this Barred Owl that was well off into the woods. Even though it was a ways off, it did not suffer our presence long and departed.
An early great sighting while moving along the main road was this Barred Owl that was well off into the woods. Even though it was a ways off, it did not suffer our presence long and departed.
At the WMA headquarters, a Black and White Warbler and a Blue-headed Vireo were spotted in close proximity in the large oaks there. Later, while the group hiked to a boardwalk over a creek in a beautiful bottom land forest, one of us stayed behind and sat. An Eastern Towee and a Downy Woodpecker were added to the list. The sitter was entertained by this male Red-bellied Woodpecker that alternately trilled and drilled into a potential new nest hole for a half hour straight. Unfortunately, that hole is out of view. When the group of eight returned, they reported just one new bird. But they enjoyed a great nature walk and good company.
On their way out of the WMA, Jim and Eileen bagged Savannah Sparrows and the best bird of the day, Northern Bobwhite. The total for the morning was 42 species.
Rey Wells
On their way out of the WMA, Jim and Eileen bagged Savannah Sparrows and the best bird of the day, Northern Bobwhite. The total for the morning was 42 species.
Rey Wells
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