Hi John,
I saw that exact same ‘bird’ about 11:30 or so in the same place. Was too many people around at the spot where the NOWA was and this ‘round’ bugger under the dark bushes/tree limbs. Than lost it.
Bob Perata
Blacks Creek Yesterday
Hi everyone,
Amy & I found the Northern Waterthrush yesterday as reported by others in the NE corner as reported. Thanks to those of you who gave details of where it was seen, very helpful.
We saw 8 other species in & around the Great Horned Owl tree, including a Cassin’s Vireo which was a bit of a surprise.
But we also saw a quail like bird foraging under the trees, pretty much where some of you photographed the Waterthrush. The light was v poor, but I could see it was not a California Quail, though close in size to it. It was mostly brown, with barring on the sides. I think it could only have been the Northern Bobwhite escapee previously reported, though it hasn’t been seen since August 6th.
Maybe it’s been there all this time & been overlooked?
Good birding, and thanks Heidi about the storm aftermath suggestion.
Amy Bechtel & John Shortis.
Hurricane birding
Hi all!
Just a few quick thoughts as we head out to check Blue Lake sewage lagoons.
If you could report where you’ve checked so far today that’d help us avoid duplicating effort. Negative reports are also useful.
In case anyone was waiting for the weather to clear, there are reports that large storm petrel flocks in other areas are dissipating as soon as the rain lifts. In general, storm birding tips. Also say that during active rain is when birds will start dropping out of these storms. So it’s worth getting out right now if you can.
Seabirds have been reported as far as Vegas so far, but folks think there’s at least some small potential for birds to be pushed as far as Oregon and Idaho.
Good luck everyone!
Re: Turnstone
I just got back from seeing it between the boat ramp and the beach at 245.
Mark
Possible roseate tern at Blue Creek Reservoir
Linda Wentz and I observed what we think might be a roseate tern at Blue Creek on the Duck Valley Reservation today (8/20/2023). Light conditions were not great, but the bird we saw had a white forked tail, tho not as deeply forked as a Forester’s or common tern, light gray wings with white in the inner primaries and outer secondaries, white forehead, and black head. It also seemed to have some black in the outer primaries. The bill looked dark, but the light was not good enough to see if there was any red at the base. It was the same size, or very close, to a common tern that it was hanging with. The bird was flying all over the reservoir, but mostly seen in the northern half. The common tern didn’t seem pleased to have it around, but we frequently saw both birds in relatively close proximity. We considered common, Forester’s, least, and arctic terns, but none of those have white in the secondaries. Never saw the bird land and could not see the legs. Too small for a Caspian tern and clearly a tern, not a gull. Would be great to have other birders with more experience with terns to confirm or deny our tentative identification.—
Tern
The other day j said possible common after looking closer it’s probly foster’s
Re: Turnstone – no
I tried as well with no luck.
Re: Turnstone – no
Thank you, Denise, I was just wondering about that!
Turnstone – no
No Sighting of the Ruddy Turnstone this morning.
Denise Hughes
Re: Turnstone
I got there about 7:15 this morning, just after it flew towards the canal outlet. I never did find it.
Denise Hughes