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Post by oldfulica on May 17, 2018 8:24:55 GMT -8
 Went to Downes Bowl 2 days ago. There has been some work done to the trails, making it a pleasant place to explore. A Black-headed Grosbeak was looking for love.  Yesterday Jackman Wetlands had this FOY Yellow Warbler also singing for attention.  A Common Yellowthroat came out of the long grass at Silverdale Wetlands in Mission, long enough to get his picture taken. |
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Post by tmanson on May 17, 2018 18:03:34 GMT -8
Len: Great shots. As I was saying to another B.C. birder today, it is very interesting to see the reports of successful migration. As a full time resident of Arizona now, I was just showing off these birds to visitors a few weeks ago at Paton's Center for Hummingbirds in Patagonia- S.E. Arizona, where, as you know, I volunteer. I think the Common Yellowthroat was only attracted by a pond like water feature, and is long gone. For some reason we are still getting a number of Black headed Grosbeaks, ( attracted by feeders ), and on most days I am there I see one or two Yellow Warblers, as well as Wilson's, and the odd Western Tanager. Will they stay to breed??? Rufous Hummingbirds are also long gone; ( we'll see you in August ). Thanks for the report. Thor
Thor Manson
Green Valley Arizona
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Post by nickinthegarden on May 17, 2018 18:30:52 GMT -8
Great images! It is nice to hear they have done some clean up at Downes Bowl, the last time I was there the trail was not easily passed through. I have never been to the Silverdale Wetlands I will have to check it out.
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Post by oldfulica on May 18, 2018 18:16:46 GMT -8
Len: Great shots. As I was saying to another B.C. birder today, it is very interesting to see the reports of successful migration. As a full time resident of Arizona now, I was just showing off these birds to visitors a few weeks ago at Paton's Center for Hummingbirds in Patagonia- S.E. Arizona, where, as you know, I volunteer. I think the Common Yellowthroat was only attracted by a pond like water feature, and is long gone. For some reason we are still getting a number of Black headed Grosbeaks, ( attracted by feeders ), and on most days I am there I see one or two Yellow Warblers, as well as Wilson's, and the odd Western Tanager. Will they stay to breed??? Rufous Hummingbirds are also long gone; ( we'll see you in August ). Thanks for the report. Thor Thor Manson Green Valley Arizona Always fun to see these birds down south and then again, when they get here. Good to hear from you Thor. |
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