Posts Tagged ‘Field Sparrow’

Two Birds by , Ranger

December 29th, 2011

Besides the familiar American Robin and Eastern Bluebird, the Hermit Thrush is the only other thrush that you’re likely to encounter in our area during winter. If you have a desire to see a Hermit Thrush during this time of year it’s best to look in low lying areas and riparian woodlands. More importantly, your [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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There’s Always the Birds… by , Ranger

January 31st, 2009

With the low temperatures of the 15th-18th of this month, the Wetlands iced over enough to force the Hooded Mergansers to take flight and seek bigger water where they could swim and dive for fish. One merganser returned on January 24 and four were in attendance on the 29th of the month. Canada Geese remained [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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Blue Jays Hoard, Butter-Butts Swarm by , Ranger

October 31st, 2008

Mallards are back in the Wetlands. Three Mutt Ducks (Mallard x Domestic) and eight or so “normal” Mallards have been feeding and resting in the quiet water and under the Willow Trees. Canada Geese are paying regular visits to the Wetlands. For nearly a week after the passage of the cold front that moved through [...] Read the rest of this entry »

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