[wisb] Re: Vernon Marsh - WIlsons Snipe??, Greenfield Park Herons & others
- From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <thomas657@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2013 04:56:15 -0500
Tom, I agree with the snipe ID, and your "unknown sparrow" appears to be a
juvenile Swamp Sparrow.
Tom Schultz
Green Lake Co.
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Subject: [wisb] Vernon Marsh - WIlsons Snipe??, Greenfield Park Herons &
others
It's been a busy summer.
Earlier Saturday, I made a late afternoon/evening trip to the figure 8 dykes
of Vernon Marsh. The Dikes are north east of the parking lot on the north
end of Frog Alley Rd. The west pond has a reasonable amount of water, while
the east pond ha very little water. The east pond didn't show much other
than a handful of Canada Geese. There were lots of interesting sounds, but
I have little familiarity with recognizing birds by sound. One distinct
sound was more of a laughing call. There was also some small sparrow
(photo), I believe, that made a very brief appearance.
The west pond had a lot of vocal Sandhill Cranes, some Wood Ducks, a few
Great Blue Herons, and numerous shorebirds including what I think were three
Wilsons Snipe (photos).
I'd appreciate confirmation on the Snipe and identification of the sparrow.
There were lots of turtles including what I think was a very large
soft-shelled turtle (eyes and snout only) and snapping turtle. There were
also lots of carp swimming along the surface and splashing. This was the
first time I haven't seen any beaver for a very long time.
I also posted many photos that include a sampling of birds and wildlife from
Greenfield Park in West Allis. What a treat to see five juvenile Great Blue
Herons raised this year.
Here's a summary of photos from Vernon Marsh and others that include some
off topic reptiles and mammals.
Vernon Marsh - August 31 - near Mukwonago, Waukesha County
starts with Wilson's Snipe:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9643256108/
Unknown Sparrow, GH Owl, Sandhill, GB Heron:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9640017585/
Greenfield Park - spans the summer - West Allis, Milwaukee County
starts with Belted Kingfisher:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9640002745/
GB Herons start with http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9643234112/
Gulls (warning dead bird, fish) start with
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9639936615/
Canada Geese start with
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9643141528/
Off Topic:
Turtles including day old snapping turtles start with
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9639882733/
Mammals including mink and deer start with
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9639872341/
And, the most current photo is a hummingbird moth:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22836210@N03/9643260534/
I hope you enjoy viewing the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Thanks,
Tom Wright
Wales - Waukesha County
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