[wisb] miscellaneous morning sightings - Madison, Dane Co
- From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 10:13:08 -0500
Hey all-
Poked around Shoveler Sink today, west of Middleton. There were very few
ducks, but I was treated to a massive flight of robins starting at sunrise.
The birds were not in a tight flock, but very loosely spread out, moving
around 30-40 individuals every 10-15 seconds evenly across the arc of the
sky. I estimated upwards of 3000 individuals.
Driving back, near Svoboda Rd, I saw two Cackling Geese flying with a large
flock of Canada Geese.
University Bay had about 50 Bufflehead, many coots, 4 Redhead, a pair of
shovelers, and a single Common Loon. No other divers that I could see.
And finally, Bascom Hill has persistently had a number of Yellow-rumped
Warblers feeding in the trees near the Education building over the past few
weeks. I think this area must be sheltered well or something. Anyway, there
were about 10 present today.
Jesse
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Jesse Ellis
Post-doctoral Researcher
Dept. of Zoology
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, Dane Co, WI
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