[wisb] SE Lake Michigan beach closings..
- From: betsyacorn@xxxxxxx
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:55:42 -0400 (EDT)
This is usually a message seen in mid-July/August when the cladophora matts or,
in the past, alewife beachings, have caused an upsurge in bacteria counts.
But, tonight, I was informed that the Grant Park Beach road was being locked at
5pm in anticipation of some rough Hurricane Sandy-related surf. On reading the
predictions for high waves, I went to both South Metro and Bender beaches this
afternoon, and found the first buffleheads in the sheltered harbor at Bender,
and little else. Of interest though, not a single yellow rumped warbler was
found at South Metro, even as there'd been a new hatch of ?gnats? along the
main pathway, and over a dozen y-r's yesterday. Did they watch the weather
channel or get the pressure-related message to split?
I am guessing that Bender Park will be closed tonight as well. So much for
thrill seekers! (the surfers will figure out a way to get to the beach, I know)
Had my FOY American Tree Sparrow in the yard this morning. At least two red
breasted nuthatch seem everpresent, and an occasional siskin suggests they may
stick around this winter. Or not.
Betsy Abert, South Milwaukee
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