Post by kastern on Nov 19, 2006 12:35:18 GMT -8
We just went for a walk over to Eagle Point in the pouring rain. About half way along the trail, on the water side there is a fairly young Alder tree that still has most of it's leaves and a lot of cones - that tree was absolutely alive with Pine Siskens ;D ;D
For anyone intending to be at Eagle Point next weekend for the Eagle Festival, IF the water stays at the level it is now and IF people can be kept on the trail and away from the fore shore - the viewing is about as optimum as it could possibly be. There are literally thousands of gulls out there so a good opportunity to try to spot some rarities. This morning it was Black with Eagles. Lots of Swans and from the calls, both Tundra and Trumpeter. We've seen lots of variety of ducks plus some Coots which are rather unusual for the area. Lets just hope it isn't quite so wet next weekend.
Kathy
For anyone intending to be at Eagle Point next weekend for the Eagle Festival, IF the water stays at the level it is now and IF people can be kept on the trail and away from the fore shore - the viewing is about as optimum as it could possibly be. There are literally thousands of gulls out there so a good opportunity to try to spot some rarities. This morning it was Black with Eagles. Lots of Swans and from the calls, both Tundra and Trumpeter. We've seen lots of variety of ducks plus some Coots which are rather unusual for the area. Lets just hope it isn't quite so wet next weekend.
Kathy
) so viewing should be great! A nice rare gull would be good too.