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Post by birder1942 on Oct 28, 2006 13:19:48 GMT -8
Did a short survey of Cheam Lake this morning. Of note was one Western Grebe toward the west end of the lake. The two Horned Grebe were at the south end of the lake. Other birds seen:
Pied-billed Grebes, Canada Geese, Wood Ducks, American Widgeons, Mallards, Northern Shovellers, Ring-necked Ducks, Red-tailed Hawk, American Coots, Belted Kingfisher, Northern Flicker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, American Robins, Spotted Towhees, and Song Sparrows.
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Post by JeffOver on Oct 28, 2006 18:21:53 GMT -8
Had a good look at the two horned grebes this afternoon around 4:45, as they were relatively close to the viewing platform.  Didn't see the Western, unfortunately.  --Jeff |
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Post by Gord on Oct 28, 2006 20:54:10 GMT -8
Nice work on the western grebe, John. That is the first record for the park. Cheam Lake was well birded today! As I was leaving, Jeff showed up and went for a walk. Nice score on the two horned grebes! I only spotted the one. I walked to the viewpoint and just a little down the loop trail. I was delighted to see the western grebe; brings the Park's total up to about 177 species. Also of note were a horned grebe, a male redhead and a female ruddy duck. Horned grebe 1 Pied-billed grebe ~9 Western grebe 1 Canada Goose ~100 Cackling goose 18 (two flocks) Mallard ~14 American wigeon ~30 Northern shoveler 18 Green-winged teal 12 Rind-necked duck ~80 Redhead 1 (male) Ruddy duck 1 (female) Red-tailed hawk Bald eagle American coot 225+ Belted kingfisher 2 Steller's jay 2 Black-capped chickadee 5 Winter wren 1 Ruby-crowned kinglet 2 Spotted towhee 2 Song sparrow 3 Evening grosbeak 5 A commemorative shot of the western grebe.  |
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Didn't see the Western, unfortunately. 
