Hi all,
The bird is still here. That is the good news.
It is not available for public viewing though.
It is however possible to see it if you stay at
the Sabinal River Lodge (830-966-3393). Standard
disclaimer applies, I have no financial interest
whatsoever, etc.
The feeders are not visible from any public area
including roadside parking. They can't have and
expressly do not desire folks with scopes or
cameras pointing at the paying guests' rooms,
which would be the situation. Please don't be the
one that "just for a couple minutes" invades the
paying customer's privacy. That kind of person
is the one they are spending this kind of money
to be away from. ;)
They have a two night minimum at $125/night.
There are only a few rooms. I had a Louisiana
Waterthrush there the other day, where they are
not known to nest, it was likely a post-breeding
wanderer, already (maybe flooded out?).
The GVE has been there the last three days at least,
besides since May 19. But was MIA whilst the feeders
were dry. It seems pretty ginchy and shy. I did get
a pic of the undertail only, and a snippet of call on
audio tape.
They do have some open rooms now, but later in the
month and most of July they are booked. Please do
not just show up and disturb the business and its
customers.
Thank you,
the messenger,
Mitch Heindel
Utopia, Texas
www.utopianature.com
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