March 26, 2018
Several Wilson's Snipe were recently reported at Kilby Road flooded fields between U.S. 50 and I-275. I quickly found them foraging in the field close to the road from the car, but finding a pull off was difficult. I found small gravel road near the railroad tracks on the opposite side of the road, near a bend. I cautiously walked across the road along the guard rail to confirm 11 Wilson's Snipe in the field. County year nemesis no more!
Next I visited nearby Lost Bridge mudflats where Double-crested Cormorants and Bonaparte's Gulls had been reported. I found 5 Bonaparte's Gulls here and stayed as late as possible hoping that the cormorants would come in but they did not. However, another target that had yet to be reported at this location were two male Blue-winged Teal. A pleasant surprise. This species completes my sweep of expected waterfowl in our area. Any other waterfowl additions would be rarities.
New additions today: Wilson's Snipe, Bonaparte's Gull, Blue-winged Teal. Total is 113.
Several Wilson's Snipe were recently reported at Kilby Road flooded fields between U.S. 50 and I-275. I quickly found them foraging in the field close to the road from the car, but finding a pull off was difficult. I found small gravel road near the railroad tracks on the opposite side of the road, near a bend. I cautiously walked across the road along the guard rail to confirm 11 Wilson's Snipe in the field. County year nemesis no more!
Next I visited nearby Lost Bridge mudflats where Double-crested Cormorants and Bonaparte's Gulls had been reported. I found 5 Bonaparte's Gulls here and stayed as late as possible hoping that the cormorants would come in but they did not. However, another target that had yet to be reported at this location were two male Blue-winged Teal. A pleasant surprise. This species completes my sweep of expected waterfowl in our area. Any other waterfowl additions would be rarities.
New additions today: Wilson's Snipe, Bonaparte's Gull, Blue-winged Teal. Total is 113.
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