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Post by Chris on May 21, 2024 14:36:34 GMT -8
I spent the long weekend in Osoyoos. Always great birding there this time of year. On the drive up on Thursday night, I made a quick stop at Nighthawk Rd. Had a Lark and Brewer's Sparrow Lark Sparrow at Nighthawk Road-Chopaka Customs Friday morning it was very windy. As a result, it was difficult to hear some birds at White Lake. Always a highlight to see Western Bluebirds. There is a nice hike at Mahoney Lake. Had a Gray Flycatcher and an Eared Grebe. At the campground, I managed a photo of a Calliope. They were quite active at the feeders. Calliope Hummingbird at NK’MIP Campground Saturday morning, we walked Road 22. It was very active and tallied 52 species. Chats and House Wrens were very vocal. House Wren at Osoyoos--Road 22--dykes north of bridge Heard a buzzy song of a Clay-colored Sparrow and around a minute later one popped out of the bush. I've never seen one in the Okanagan before. Had an enjoyable hike along Kruger Mtn Road on Sunday morning. A fire went through this area last year. There were some burned areas. The birding was very active. Numerous Chipping Sparrows Chipping Sparrow at Kruger Mountain Road—lower Even had a singing Lark Sparrow from a pine tree. Weird sighting. Monday morning spent time birding Road 22 again. There was a Bobolink just south of the parking area. Nice to see a Cinnamon Teal Cinnamon Teal at Osoyoos--Road 22--dykes south of bridge In the afternoon I walked Haynes Lease. Always nice to hear the song of Canyon and Rock Wren. Two Chukar were calling to each other as well. I did see one of them. Chukar at Osoyoos--Meadowlark Ln/Haynes Lease (The Throne) Here is the eBird Trip Report for more photos and species list. Had 122 species ebird.org/tripreport/239996
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Post by Randy on May 21, 2024 14:58:27 GMT -8
Great list and photos Chris! Amazing how common Lazuli Buntings are in the area!
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Post by james on May 21, 2024 20:38:28 GMT -8
Nice shots Chris! I especially like the Calliope and House Wren. Looks like a rewarding weekend.
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Post by Dave on May 22, 2024 18:18:26 GMT -8
Great report, Chris! Thanks for sharing it. Enjoyed reading the eBird report.
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