Monthly Archives: April 2018

The weather was not great again this morning with temps in the upper thirties and winds at twenty miles per hour.  An almost completely cloudy sky prevented any warmup. That said, there were some good birds around.  I headed up … Continue reading →

My FOS Green Heron on the Birch Trail An abundance of birders were out this morning hoping that overnight conditions brought in some new birds.  I don’t think anyone was disappointed.  I was fortunate enough to add 7 new year … Continue reading →

The Great Egret takes off, heading to the south end of the kill. This morning I headed out early as  I had an appointment at 10 am.  I birded the Pine Boat Launch, Haven Road, the Orchard and the Stop … Continue reading →

The Western Meadowlark on Olmstead Road Wayne County. I had made plans to go to Montezuma NWR this weekend to try for the WESTERN MEADOWLARK if it continued.  That plan changed and I decided to head up today.  I gave … Continue reading →

Well, I’m home and back out in the field.  I had some catching up to do, but I’m getting there. The Bashakill has only been moderately active since my return, but since I needed so many new year birds that … Continue reading →

My trip to  Bonita Beach, Lee County Florida has come to an end.  It was my most productive trip to the county that I have ever had.  Two years ago I realized that I have been watching birds in the … Continue reading →

This morning I headed up county to see what I might get at Six Mile Cypress Slough.  This is another great birding spot and I saw some of the birds I was hoping for on the trip have been being … Continue reading →

This morning I spent two hours at Point Ybel and then an hour at Little Estero Lagoon on Ft. Meyers Beach. Birds were way down at the lighthouse park, but it was still a productive visit.  The best birds of … Continue reading →

This morning I had planned to bird Bunche Beach for shorebirds, terns and gulls.  Low tide was supposed to be at 8:30 am. When Eddie and I arrived, once again no low tide. I have looked this up so many … Continue reading →

Birding Point Ybel Lighthouse Point this morning was still very productive. Tennessee Warblers continue to be the most abundant species, my having seen at least 22 of these birds.  Prothonotary Warblers were in good number, I had at least half … Continue reading →