[texbirds] Re: Recent Sightings at the EWBC
- From: Brush Freeman <brushfreeman@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Tim Brush <txbrush5@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2013 17:48:22 -0500
Thanks Tim: My original note was meant for mainly Monica but I guess
it hit the wrong reply button....As I mentioned toher, Blah
urbanization. As I recall they were once near abundant in that
area...Or?
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Brush Freeman
503-551-5150 Cell
http://texasnaturenotes.blogspot.com/
Finca Alacranes., Utley,Texas
On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Tim Brush <txbrush5@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In answer to Brush's question--no, they remain common, but not so at EWBC.
> This is a small but maturing patch of trees and shrubs surrounded by houses,
> an open park, etc. so we're interested when one makes it there. Well, I am
> particularly, since I'm a bit obsessed with this species!
>
> Regards,
> Tim Brush
> Edinburg, TX
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM, Brush Freeman <brushfreeman@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>>
>> Have Olive
>> Sparrows decreased so much in that area that they are now noteworthy?...B
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>> Brush Freeman
>> 503-551-5150 Cell
>> http://texasnaturenotes.blogspot.com/
>> Finca Alacranes., Utley,Texas
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Monica Barrera <mbarrera@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM
>> Subject: [texbirds] Recent Sightings at the EWBC
>> To: texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> Hello All!
>>
>> The Olive Sparrow is still around, Naturalist Assistant Javier
>> Gonzalez spotted it singing away along the grounds earlier today! He's
>> also spotted some Ruby-throated Hummingbirds going straight for the
>> Turk's Cap, looks like they're making their way through once again. I
>> spotted some Orchard Orioles along the grounds yesterday (Thursday
>> 8/22), as well as a Hooded Oriole, which was great to see as well! A
>> Tricolored Heron has been hanging out at the new canal overlook, along
>> with some Black-bellied Whistling Ducks.
>>
>> Javier spotted some Fulvous Whistling Ducks at South Pond, along with
>> various shorebird species, which included Spotted Sandpiper,
>> Long-billed Dowitchers and Least Sandpipers. Of course, there were
>> other species of shorebirds which I have yet to identify
>> (1-shorebirds, 0-Monica!). There were also some Wilson's Phalaropes,
>> as well as what seemed to be a Black Tern perched on a post sticking
>> out of the south pond water.
>>
>> Overall, the activity seems to be picking up along the grounds pretty
>> quick, we can't wait to see what pops up next! New sightings seem to
>> be occuring along different areas of the Valley already, which is
>> pretty exciting!
>>
>> Below is a complete list of sightings for our site for today:
>>
>>
>> Edinburg Scenic Wetlands WBC (LTC 061), Hidalgo, US-TX
>> Aug 23, 2013 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
>> Protocol: Area
>> 44.0 ac
>> Comments: We took a quick look around the the butterfly garden and south
>> pond.
>> 39 species (+1 other taxa)
>>
>> Black-bellied Whistling-Duck 75
>> Fulvous Whistling-Duck 4
>> Mottled Duck 13
>> Neotropic Cormorant 17
>> Great Egret 4
>> Snowy Egret 12
>> Tricolored Heron 2
>> Green Heron 2
>> Yellow-crowned Night-Heron 1
>> White Ibis 1
>> American Coot 6
>> Killdeer 2
>> Black-necked Stilt 12
>> Spotted Sandpiper 2
>> Lesser Yellowlegs 2
>> Western Sandpiper 1
>> Least Sandpiper 20
>> Stilt Sandpiper 6
>> Short-billed/Long-billed Dowitcher 2
>> Wilson's Phalarope 7
>> Black Tern 1
>> White-winged Dove 4
>> Mourning Dove 6
>> Inca Dove 6
>> Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
>> Buff-bellied Hummingbird 9
>> Golden-fronted Woodpecker 3
>> Great Kiskadee 4
>> Tropical Kingbird 2
>> White-eyed Vireo 4
>> Northern Mockingbird 5
>> Long-billed Thrasher 3
>> Curve-billed Thrasher 2
>> Yellow Warbler 2
>> Olive Sparrow 1 Heard and seen on the west side of the butterfly
>> garden. There is a possibility of another on the grounds.
>> Northern Cardinal 2
>> Great-tailed Grackle 9
>> Bronzed Cowbird 30
>> Orchard Oriole 4
>> House Sparrow 30
>>
>>
>> Come visit us! Throughout August, bird walks are offered by
>> appointment. Regular bird walks will be scheduled again to be every
>> Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. beginning in September.
>>
>> Have a great afternoon!
>>
>>
>> Monica Barrera
>> Interpretive Naturalist
>>
>> Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center
>> P.O. Box 1079
>> Edinburg, Texas 78540
>> 956.381.9922 O 956.381.0715 F
>> mbarrera@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> www.cityofedinburg.com
>>
>>
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