October Bird Walk - Horicon State Wildlife Area

What a day! Cold, strong winds, and rain to start with. Yet eight hardy birders arrived for what turned out to be a very satisfying birdwalk. The rain stopped shortly after we started and the wind was no problem when among the trees. The skys even cleared - a little bit. No doubt the wind kept some small birds down where it was stongest, but there were fun birds to see. Among the special treats was a juvenile Bald Eagle which flew low practially over our heads. Along the trail we encountered a tree brimming with colorful Cedar Waxwings. And of course, there were the many Canada Geese on the water and in the air as is always the case at this time of year in Horicon Marsh. We even found some Redheads, the duck for which Horicon Marsh was primarily restored. All in all, it was a fun way to end our extended season of birdwalks.

If you couldn't be with us for this walk, we hope you will be able to join us for one or more of our field trips during the 2015 birdwalking season.

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Birds Seen 18 October, 2014 - Palmatory Area
Horicon Marsh - Horicon State Wildlife Area


Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Bald Eagle
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Ring-billed Gull
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Golden-crowned Kinglet
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
White-throated Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow


27 Species seen


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