[texbirds] Re: Starving for water Pileateds
- From: Brush Freeman <brushfreeman@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <Texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:16:28 -0500
PS...I should acknowledge that during my 5 weeks of absence from the
cabin my neighbors kept a good supply of water going at the cabin
here...It made a very huge difference and I and the critters thank
them! As a result I have a magnet yard for birds and other critters..
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Brush Freeman
503-551-5150 Cell
http://texasnaturenotes.blogspot.com/
Finca Alacranes., Utley,Texas
On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 10:04 PM, Brush Freeman <brushfreeman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This evening late as I and a neighbor sat out in the yard we noted
> that Pileated were coming in and flying off when they saw us. I knew
> what they wanted so we retreated indoors as it was not long before
> dark. A total of 6 Pileated appeared within 20 minutes at the various
> water features.All 6 were in the yard at one time plus the other
> suspects.... At least 4 of them (Pileated) drank very long and hard
> (I posted photos previous on the other Texbirds)...It is incredible to
> see these birds so famished for water they are resorting to my small
> water features for water....A rare event here...I suspect even the
> spring fed pond to my west has gone dry, No rain here since late
> June-early July...Water for wildlife is critical during a drought...I
> wish I could show you the activity at night recorded by my critter
> cams...But it is way too much with all the mammals, Screech and Barred
> Owls etc... I think there must be 60+ Cardinals here solely due to
> available water (and sunflower seed)
>
> I took off today for errands or just to hang out and did not go
> birding per se, but had a some Yellow Warblers, 1 B&W Warbler, orioles
> that came in as well as a single Prairie Warbler that soaked itself so
> thoroughly I had a hard time identifying it. Also late this evening a
> bunch of Chimney Swifts and a flock of BB Whistling Ducks came flying
> over....There are plenty of doves of 4 species. Looked hard all day
> when here but only saw a single Miss. Kite now that the winds have
> shifted.
> **********************************************************************
> Brush Freeman
> 503-551-5150 Cell
> http://texasnaturenotes.blogspot.com/
> Finca Alacranes., Utley,Texas
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