[va-richmond-general] Re: Richmond area sightings: Rusty Blackbirds, L. Waterthrushes, etc.

They are cormorants, I go by the spot every day

Paul Bedell
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>
> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone identify the birds that perch on a log in the lake next to the
> Powhite (between Midlothian and Jahnke)? I've been assuming they are
> cormorants, but it's hard to know for sure since I'm always driving! There
> used to be a heron who fought for that log with the turtles, but these two
> birds seem to have taken over.
>
> Fran White
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Larry R Lynch [mailto:birder6@xxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 5:34 AM
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> Subject: [va-richmond-general] Richmond area sightings: Rusty
> Blackbirds, L. Waterthrushes, etc.
>
>
>
> Hi all!
>
> Here is a brief update on bird sightings around the Richmond area:
>
> On Saturday morning, there were approx. 8 Rusty Blackbirds at the
> Wetlands part of James River Park. From the parking area,
> go to the opening at the field and turn right.  They were in the far
> corner straight ahead... first foraging in the wet area on the ground and
> then up in the trees doing their distinctive calls and songs.
>
> As noted by others, Blue-Gr. Gnatcatchers have arrived and are
> "everywhere". Lousiana Waterthrushes are scattered around (based on
> others reports), but none were heard or seen in the Wetlands or Pony
> Pasture on Saturday. Yellow-throated Warblers are in good numbers at most
> parks.
>
> Henricus / Dutch Gap Park:  Two male Blue-winged Teal have been observed
> in the rookery wetlands of Henricus Park. Snipe are still along the
> drive. And, an early Common Yellowthroat was heard and seen along the
> entrance road.  If you hear cannon blasts, be aware that there is a
> program underway to "discourage" the Black Vultures from hanging around
> the boat launch area. Various techniques are being tried to keep the
> vultures away without extensive trapping & killing.  A butterfly note:
> Falcate Orangetips & Spring Azures were around the Dutch Gap Conservation
> area recently.
>
> A Great Horned Owl was observed in James River Park.  It was located in a
> tree north of the road in the first small meadow
> between the 42nd Street stairs and the visitor's center.
>
> I also received a report of a 2 Black & White Warblers and 2 Louisiana
> Waterthrushes at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday.
>
> Keep those reports coming in!!!  N. Parula's should be here very soon.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> Larry Lynch
> Chesterfield County, Va
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