 | Credits: Kite and Harrier by Gabriel Harrison Shovelers by several photographers Anhinga by Bob Ross |  |
 | A diminished pandemic and a beautiful morning brought out eighteen bird folks to one of our favorite venues. A number of great sightings included Snail Kite, Northern Harrier, and Sora. Seen here in Gabriel Harrison’s photos.The northern most pool features a sluiceway at one end of a pond and a dam at the other end. Several good sightings occurred there. A Greater Yellowlegs rested on one leg near the sluiceway. This pair of Northern Shovelers was “shot” by several folks at close range. |
A pair of Spotted Sandpipers were active there. This Anhinga surfaced with a large fish and managed to get it down after quite a tussle. This photo was taken by Bob Ross.
Just before leaving this spot, a flock of Cedar Waxwings was spotted across the pond. Here is part of our group looking at them as they (the birds) rested in a Long Leaf Pine.
Just before leaving this spot, a flock of Cedar Waxwings was spotted across the pond. Here is part of our group looking at them as they (the birds) rested in a Long Leaf Pine.
Normally thousands of Sandhill Cranes on Paynes Prairie leave around Valentine’s Day. This year they seem to be leaving two weeks early. We heard the unmistakable loud rattling bugle call of the Sandhill Crane. Their call can be heard for miles. Then someone said look over the tree line. In the sky over Paynes Prairie, circling to gain height were hundreds of Sandhill Cranes. They rose in the thermal, bugling all the way, until they gained enough height and formed up in large V’s to head north. We all hoped that they have a safe journey to the North and not get caught by a sudden winter storm.
It was a most enjoyable and productive morning. In all, 60 species were recorded.
It was a most enjoyable and productive morning. In all, 60 species were recorded.
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