Post by Jon on May 12, 2022 12:10:56 GMT -8
I birded early this morning at Cheam Lake Wetlands.
(and no, I didn't go because Dave had a Redhead there yesterday, but it did make me more eager to get up early 
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)I got to the park a bit later than I'd hoped. Nevertheless, it was a productive visit.
Starting with the viewing [island] platform, on the way there I managed to pick up Dave's Redhead, various common ducks, Bullock's Oriole, Black-headed Grosbeak, and a nice flock of Yellow-rumped, and Wilson's Warblers.
From the platform, a pair of Blue-winged Teal flushed from nearby flying all the way to the other side of the lake.
Scoping the ducks there were 5 Cinnamon Teal, a number of Gadwall, and a single Lesser Scaup with the Ring-necked Ducks.
More interesting was 5 Bank Swallows. IIRC there were larger numbers (8+) of these birds last year at the lake, so perhaps they'll stay to nest (?) again.
I then did the loop trail.
Other birds of interest were my FOY Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager (making its per-ter-ic call), and Cassin's Vireo (also heard only).
After spending approximately 1.5 hrs there, I ended up with 51 species, which I was quite pleased with.
Not bad for a morning walk before work 
The list for those interested: ebird.org/checklist/S109773173
