Friday, 20 January 2012
Progress is evident out here. I saw eight Great Egrets lying on their nests this morning and more nest building, displaying, etc. I didn’t see any eggs because the birds didn’t stand but I imagine we have more eggs. The Wood Storks are still hanging out on the east edge. Cattle Egrets were flying over but I didn’t see any land. All the Snowy Egrets and Tri-colored Herons I saw were on the west edge of the North Lake. The Cormorant Colony on the South Island is still doing well. I saw six chicks and one looked close to fledging. There are about 10 adults lying on nests. Other birds for the day included Red-shouldered Hawk, 2 Limpkin’s, 1 Roseate Spoonbill, Anhinga’s, White Ibis, and some common passerines including 20 Cedar Waxwings that flew over. They’re one of my favorites! Happy birding to everyone.
Adam Hall
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