[wisb] Collins Marsh Shorebirds, Manitowoc County
- From: <rcd2@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Wisbirdnet <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:16:15 +0000
With the dry winter and (so far) a dry spring, the pond behind the dam at
Collins Marsh is shrinking - leaving much shallow water and exposed mud flats.
Yesterday and today there were several hundred shorebirds. The largest numbers
were Lesser Yellowlegs and Pectoral Sandpipers - with big numbers of Common
Snipe in the drying spots between the cattails in the marsh. Other shorebirds
were Dunlin and Greater Yellowlegs. Even though it might rain the next two
days, the mud flats are extensive enough that the rain might only freshen them.
Had two Trumpeter Swans on the pond this morning (uncommon in this area). The
pond behind the dam is filled with waterfowl. Huge numbers of Green-winged
Teal and big numbers of Shovelers. Most common duck species can be found. All
the platforms have Osprey, with several pairs needing to resort to dead trees
due to the lack of manmade accommodations. The best spots to spot shorebirds
is to the north of the dam and also on the high ground to the west side of the
pond.
-- Bob Domagalski, St. Nazianz (only 5 miles from Collins Marsh)
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