[texbirds] Willet continues at Sugar House Pond, Hidalgo County
- From: Tim Brush <txbrush5@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: TexBirds <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 10:39:56 -0500
Encouraged by the reports of Dan Jones and Huck Hutchens, John and I dashed
over to Sugar House Pond, in eastern Hidalgo County, between La Villa and
Santa Rose. The Willet (quite rare in Hidalgo Co.) continues, as do many
Wilson's Phalaropes, several family groups of whistling-ducks (at least one
of both species), a number of graceful Black Terns, and the expected
variety of other waterbirds and shorebirds. There seemed to be a general
movement of stilts and whistling-ducks into the area containing processed
sugar cane waste--not sure why, but the birds seemed to be preparing to
roost as the sun got lower in the sky. Might have had one Long-billed
Curlew, but couldn't stop and park in time. Buff-breasted Sandpipers
around, seen in flight only. For other birds, see eBird.
Regards and good birding,
Tim Brush
Edinburg, TX
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