Blackpoll Warbler at Lake Artemesia.

Artemesia treated me well yesterday, so back I went. I’m not sure why we aren’t getting better birds locally, but they’ll be here eventually.

The Blackpoll Warbler is a very late migrant, and a nice find. Artemesia is still getting a nice selection of birds. I also stopped at Buddy Attick again, but didn’t find much. I expect I’d do better if I were there earlier.

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Views of Lake Artemesia.

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This Northern Flicker was also at Buddy Attick.

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Pied Billed Grebes were foraging in several areas.

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I found this Dark Eyed Junco at Buddy Attick.

 

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This great Blue Heron posed very nicely.

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Cardinals look good in full sun.

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Common Starlings look very good in the right light.

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This Downy Woodpecker poosed in very nice light.

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I often pass up Mockingbirds, but this one posed better than most.

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I got a better look at the Buffleheads today.

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Ruddy Ducks are still present in good numbers.

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This is a female Red Bellied Woodpecker.

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A large flock of Cedar Waxwings was feeding on berries.

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This young Blackpoll Warbler is migrating quite late.