April Walk
April Bird Walk - Zeloski Marsh
Despite a few showers at the end of the walk, we had an enjoyable session seeing which birds were available in the various habitats at Zeloski Marsh. We had many waterfowl species and individuals, but only a few hard to see shorebirds. The water level was just a bit high for them. One of most awe inspiring sights was an overflight by a small flock of Great Egrets. They are seldom seen in flight in any size flock, so this was a real treat. We were also delighted to see both Green Winged and Blue Winged Teal have returned to the marsh.
Birders of several skill levels joined us for the walk, with everyone helping each other to see most of the birds. Thanks to all who participated!
If you couldn't be with us for this walk, we hope you can join us for one of the others in this series.
SPECIES SEEN
From 4/19/2009 to 4/19/2009 ~ All Places ~ 32 seen
GREBES
Pied-billed Grebe
HERONS, EGRETS AND BITTERNS
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
DUCKS, GEESE AND SWANS
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Green-winged Teal
Mallard
Blue-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Redhead
PHEASANTS AND PARTRIDGES
Ring-necked Pheasant
CRANES
Sandhill Crane
RAILS, GALLINULES AND COOTS
American Coot
PLOVERS AND LAPWINGS
Killdeer
SANDPIPERS
Greater Yellowlegs
GULLS
Ring-billed Gull
PIGEONS AND DOVES
Mourning Dove
WOODPECKERS
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
SWALLOWS
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
THRUSHES
American Robin
CHICKADEES AND TITS
Black-capped Chickadee
STARLINGS
European Starling
SPARROWS, TOWHEES, JUNCOS
Song Sparrow
BLACKBIRDS, ORIOLES, GRACKLES, ETC.
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
FINCHES, SISKINS, CROSSBILLS
American Goldfinch
OLD WORLD SPARROWS
House Sparrow
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Species seen - 32