Rotary Peach Creek Trail
Jun 4, 2022 18:13:54 GMT -8
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Post by nickinthegarden on Jun 4, 2022 18:13:54 GMT -8
The Rotary Peach Creek Trail does not seem to be a heavily birded trail and yet it has a lot birds along it and the Vedder River Trail and the Dike Trail which all parallel it. I mostly go there at this time of the year for the Lazuli Buntings who have established it as a nesting area. Last time I was there I saw a couple females but this time there was 5 or so males singing only.
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on Flickr
When you are walking along the Dike Trail you are likely to see Savannah Sparrows and see Common Yellowthroat.
Savannah Sparrow by Nick, on Flickr
Common Yellowthroat by Nick, on Flickr
Down along the Rotary Peach Creek Trail it winds through some big trees and bushes, often you could hear Flycatchers and Cedar Waxwings.
Cedar Waxwing by Nick, on Flickr
There are lot of dead upright trees particularly after last years harsh weather. I heard a Pileated Woodpecker off in the trees but I spotted a pair of Northern Flickers who have a nest hole. I watch the changing of the egg sitters for a bit.
Hello there! by Nick, on Flickr
I was told by one dog walker that they had seen a Mama Common Loon with a lot of babies floating along the creek. I have never seen or heard a Loon in that area but I do see a lot of Common Mergansers on the Vedder River (not so much now as it is running very fast) With the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve nearby it is not surprising to see Great Blue Herons along the creek.
Great Blue Heron by Nick, on Flickr
Of course the main reason I visit this area is for the Lazuli Buntings.
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on Flickr
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on FlickrWhen you are walking along the Dike Trail you are likely to see Savannah Sparrows and see Common Yellowthroat.
Savannah Sparrow by Nick, on FlickrCommon Yellowthroat by Nick, on FlickrDown along the Rotary Peach Creek Trail it winds through some big trees and bushes, often you could hear Flycatchers and Cedar Waxwings.
Cedar Waxwing by Nick, on FlickrThere are lot of dead upright trees particularly after last years harsh weather. I heard a Pileated Woodpecker off in the trees but I spotted a pair of Northern Flickers who have a nest hole. I watch the changing of the egg sitters for a bit.
Hello there! by Nick, on FlickrI was told by one dog walker that they had seen a Mama Common Loon with a lot of babies floating along the creek. I have never seen or heard a Loon in that area but I do see a lot of Common Mergansers on the Vedder River (not so much now as it is running very fast) With the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve nearby it is not surprising to see Great Blue Herons along the creek.
Great Blue Heron by Nick, on FlickrOf course the main reason I visit this area is for the Lazuli Buntings.
Lazuli Bunting by Nick, on Flickr
