[birdky] Sloughs Field Trip 18 April 2004
- From: David Roemer <dlroemer@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bird ky <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 18:56:26 -0700 (PDT)
The KOS/Beckham field trip to the Sloughs WMA in
Henderson County today was attended by 11 observers
who recorded 81 species. Highlights are as follows:
American Bittern
Least Bittern (2)
Bald Eagles with 3 young in nest
King Rail
Virginia Rail (8) new state high count
Sora (30+)
Black-necked Stilt (3)
Sedge Wren
Shorebird/waterfowl habitat was good at Muddy Slough
(across the gravel road from Hardy Slough), and the
majority of those birds were found there.
Rail habitat was excellent at Pond Creek Marsh, and
all observers had outstanding prolonged looks at many
of the birds, including multiple Virginia Rails at our
feet. The King Rail was flushed twice and seen by all
observers. One of the Least Bitterns (Muddy
Slough)landed in a tree and allowed a close approach
providing all with leisurely through-the-scope views
of that gorgeous bird.
It was a fabulous day to be in the marshes, and I
appreciate the work of all who attended to help make
is such a great day.
dave
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