Post by Chris on Apr 7, 2024 17:36:22 GMT -8
This morning, the Heron Reserve was very active. With the amount of bird song and greenery, it really felt like spring has arrived. I was surprised when I finished with 53 species. A few highlights included a Wilson's Snipe near the East Blind, a Hermit Thrush just south of the bridge along the main trail, and a drumming Ruffed Grouse. Still a few species of waterfowl left.
The feeders were busy with GC, WC, and WT sparrows present in good numbers.
This Towhee posed for a minute or so.
Spotted Towhee at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
RC Kinglets and YR Warblers were fairly numerous. This one was chasing another one
Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
A few Purple Finches were singing
Purple Finch at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
It was nice to see a good number of Wood Ducks
Wood Duck at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Finally, three Ring-necked Ducks were near the East Blind.
Ring-necked Duck at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
On my way to Cheam, I came across a good-sized Cackling Goose flock, and among them was a Greater White-fronted Goose.
Cheam wasn't as active but good numbers of RC Kinglets and YR Warblers. Still good numbers of diving ducks including two Barrow's Goldneyes.
Wood Duck
Wood Duck at Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park
A Pileated Woodpecker was hammering on the wood at the viewing platform. Tried for a photo but it took off.
Chestnut-backed Chickadee at Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park
The feeders were busy with GC, WC, and WT sparrows present in good numbers.
This Towhee posed for a minute or so.
Spotted Towhee at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
RC Kinglets and YR Warblers were fairly numerous. This one was chasing another one
Ruby-crowned Kinglet at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
A few Purple Finches were singing
Purple Finch at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
It was nice to see a good number of Wood Ducks
Wood Duck at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
Finally, three Ring-necked Ducks were near the East Blind.
Ring-necked Duck at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
On my way to Cheam, I came across a good-sized Cackling Goose flock, and among them was a Greater White-fronted Goose.
Cheam wasn't as active but good numbers of RC Kinglets and YR Warblers. Still good numbers of diving ducks including two Barrow's Goldneyes.
Wood Duck
Wood Duck at Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park
A Pileated Woodpecker was hammering on the wood at the viewing platform. Tried for a photo but it took off.
Chestnut-backed Chickadee at Cheam Lake Wetlands Regional Park
