[texbirds] Nalle Bunny Run, Bull Creek, and Backyard -- Saturday 20th
- From: Elliott Gordon <tengalloncat@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: TexBirds <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:20:17 -0500
Today, I am a weep magnet. I will explain: This morning I was eating
breakfast and went out to look at a warbler. Then, two Blue-headed Vireos
were in a tree hanging over the fence with the house behind. And in the top
and back of that tree was a Great Crested Flycatcher.
Fast forward to Nalle Bunny Run Preserve (west of the 360 bridge). In the
parking lot at the beginning of the walk (led by Mikael Behrens), a Great
Crested Flycatcher with a pair of Summer Tanagers. Also seen were 5 Lark
Sparrows (two that flushed up not far from the parking lot and three in the
sandy area by the lakeshore. An American Coot perched on a tree branch was
a funny site, a Canyon Wren sung, and an Eastern Phoebe phoebed. A Common
Yellowthroat was in a bush under oak and juniper trees. We also flushed a
Great Horned Owl. Bird of the walk would be an Eastern Wood-Pewee that
allowed for good views (and photos).
I decided to stop by Bull Creek District Park on my way home. Among the
singing Yellow-rumped Warblers, Barn Swallows resting on the creek side,
and a Green Heron I flushed that had his hair on end. By the smaller
parking lot (south of the creek), a Great Crested Flycatcher was weeping
and making another call from the top of a tall tree. I got a glimpse. Still
Golden-fronted Woodpeckers above the parking area.
Elliott Gordon
AF5HH
NW Austin
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