|
|
Post by Chris on Jul 28, 2020 12:40:41 GMT -8
Took a morning walk at Jesperson Dyke. I had four Lazuli Buntings, 3 males and one female. One was singing and was posing nicely for me. I have found Jesperon Dyke the most reliable spot for Lazuli in the region.  A Spotted Towhee was also singing nearby. Looks like it is molting?  |
|
|
|
Post by Randy on Jul 30, 2020 5:28:30 GMT -8
That bunting photo is amazing! Definitely jealous of that one! The towhee one is great too but hard to get a much more photogenic subject than a Lazuli Bunting.  |
|
|
|
Post by mevl on Jul 31, 2020 13:04:20 GMT -8
Can you describe where on Jesperson dyke? I really would like to see a lazuli bunting.
|
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Jul 31, 2020 13:53:42 GMT -8
Sure, if you start at the Jesperson/Carey Rd section and walk east there is a big tree on the right hand side(around 200m from the parking lot?) One of them was just after the tree. After that, there is a gate, not the one at the parking area, and two other males were about 100-200 metres from the gate. I find I hear them first then see them.
I hope that helps. If you have any other questions please let me know.
|
|
|
|
Post by mevl on Jul 31, 2020 14:25:34 GMT -8
Thanks for the directions!
|
|
|
|
Post by mevl on Jul 31, 2020 14:32:41 GMT -8
I think I've attached an attachment with a picture. Do you park by the red x and is the fence by the blue line? Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by Ben on Jul 31, 2020 14:39:09 GMT -8
I think I've attached an attachment with a picture. Do you park by the red x and is the fence by the blue line? Park on the dyke itself. (Turn right on it and there should be plenty of space) then just walk east along the dyke... The fence Chris is referring to is further east I think. |
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Jul 31, 2020 15:07:48 GMT -8
As Jon said you park right on the dyke and not where the red x is.  This photo might help. The first red x is just after the tall tree and on google it says 700m from where you park to the first red x. The tall tree is quite close to the dyke. The only one in the area on the right side that is close to the dyke. The second red x is about 1.5km from the parking area. And likely about 200m from the second gate. |
|
|
|
Post by mevl on Jul 31, 2020 15:54:59 GMT -8
Thanks!
|
|
|
|
Post by nickinthegarden on Aug 1, 2020 9:07:24 GMT -8
I was out there this morning and lots of Common Yellowthroats around making noise. I saw 2 male lazuli buntings and I heard another one in between the big trees on right and one just past the 2nd big tree.
|
|
|
|
Post by neal on Aug 26, 2020 16:15:17 GMT -8
Nice shots. Cheers.
|
|
