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Post by Chris on May 11, 2011 12:53:55 GMT -8
There are two Black-necked Stilts on the south side of Gibson road. Gord spotted them
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Post by Chris on May 11, 2011 13:23:08 GMT -8
they are on the east side
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Post by Gord on May 11, 2011 13:37:03 GMT -8
Chris, way to go! Sorry I cut you off on the phone but when those guys got in my binos it was quite a surprise!!
There's not really a pull off there, but the road is not overly busy and allows for a quick look. The best spot is before the house that is for sale. Just take care not to block traffic or get stuck trying to pull off too far!
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Post by Chris on May 11, 2011 14:23:07 GMT -8
I must have been good luck! When Gord interupted me stating that an Avocet or Stilt flew I thought he was joking at first.
Great eye spotting those Stilts.
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Post by Chris on May 11, 2011 14:55:54 GMT -8
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Post by Wetlander on May 11, 2011 17:37:45 GMT -8
Got em! Also located the Wilson's Phalarope on Chwk Cen. Rd. but didn't see the Red-necked. Thanks for the call, Gord!
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Post by Chris on May 11, 2011 18:33:46 GMT -8
Kev, glad you got the Stilts.
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Post by Gord on May 11, 2011 22:39:44 GMT -8
Kevin, you're most welcome and Im pleased to hear of your success as well! Too bad the Red-necked did not show. Some pictures I got with Dave late this afternoon hiding under his umbrella from the downpour and using his shoulder as a tripod. Not quite the kind of tripod that Ken would approve off, especially if Dave is laughing at one of my witty comments or another which really cuts down on stability. ;D But Ill take staying dry over that any day. Lots of shorebirds out there including about 20 dowitchers (all seemed to be Long-billed), a mix of Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs a couple Killdeer, some Least Sandpiper, oh and of course the two Black-necked Stilts. I bet they'll stick around and probably wait for better weather before taking off. I still cant get over the amount of Yellow-rumped Warblers even running around in the open fields with, in this case, some American Pipits.
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Post by Gord on May 12, 2011 8:01:02 GMT -8
Had a quick look but did not see them this morning. There were only a couple yellowlegs and dowitchers.
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Post by butterfly on May 12, 2011 10:58:46 GMT -8
Super find! Great photos!
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