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Post by Wetlander on Jun 2, 2008 22:51:48 GMT -8
Had great June 1 morning. Cold and wet, but found a large flooded patch in the corn field off Whorley Rd., which is outside the dyke in Agassiz. Went looking for 2 Sora I've been hearing for a couple of days. They've been calling all day and well after dark. The Sora are in tall grasses next to the corn field. The flooded area was loaded with ducks (Mallards, N. Shovellers, Cinnamon & Blue-winged Teal, Ring-necks, Am. Widgeon, Wood Duck) and some Can. Geese as well as 2 Wilson's Phaloropes. ;D They're a Lifer for me. ;D The flooded area plus the sloughs and home gave me 49 species for the morning.
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Post by butterfly on Jun 3, 2008 7:08:24 GMT -8
Super nice sightings and good photos!
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Post by Wetlander on Jun 3, 2008 9:08:07 GMT -8
Thanks Butterfly. Next year I hope to up-grade my scope so I can get more zoom. My scope only really works digiscoping at 15X. and those phaloropes were a ways off. Loved your photos of the green heron, and glad you got that odd flycatcher IDed.
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Post by Gord on Jun 4, 2008 20:47:16 GMT -8
Great species count for your great area!
How many Blue-winged Teal were there abouts?
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Post by Wetlander on Jun 5, 2008 17:07:46 GMT -8
22 blue-wings for sure, probably more, with all the water hidden by grasses.
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