Beautiful weather and beautiful birds! I’d say this was one of my top ten days of all time. I saw good birds, in good light from the time I arrived at Lake Artemesia until I left.
This is the height of migration,of course, so it wasn’t a total surprise, but this month’s rain has really slowed things down.
The entrance to Lake Artemesia.
These Canada Goose goslings are growing rapidly.
This Green Heron was unusually cooperative.
I saw at least two Wood Ducks with babies.
I’ve seen Yellow Warblers nest at the lake in the past.
Several Eastern Kingbirds were flycatching at the edge of the lake.
I couldn’t pass up this nicely posed Cardinal.
A large flock of Cedar Waxwings was roaming around the park grounds.
This Great Blue Heron flew off as I entered the park grounds.
The Purple Martin houses are occupied for the first time I know about.
This is only the second Warbling Vireo I’ve seen.
It was unusual to see several Beavers out in the daytime.