The Trumpeters picked a lovely spot when they selected Woolchurch Pond.[/caption]Yesterday I went to CBEC looking for Egrets, and I found a Tricolored Heron and a Roseate Spoonbill! I had heard that spoonbills were in the area, but it was a very nice surprise. A big blob of pink against a sea of white egret feathers.
I’ve been staying close to the Trumpeter Swans and their single cygnet, who appears to be thriving. I expect him to be flying in September.
I’ve been staying pretty close to home to save gas money and tolls. I mainly visit Greenbury Point, Jonas Green Park, Woolchurch Pond and Quiet Waters.
I’ve been seeing a few migrants, but no great influx as yet.
I’m going to post a few of my recent favorite images also.
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The cygnet is about 1 months old in this image
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The Trumpeters picked a lovely spot when they selected Woolchurch Pond.
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I usually see Orchard Orioles every year at Greenbury Point.
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This Green Heron and some of his friends were at CBEC.
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I saw 40 ,or more Snowy Egrets at CBERC.
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Several Great Yellowlegs were feeding in the shallows.
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This is a Semi-palmated Plover.
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Least Sandpipers visit CBEC often.
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I found this female Blue Grosbeak at Greenbury Point.
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A lone Roseate Spoonbill was foraging with the egrets.