Monday, April 29, 2013
April 27, 2013 GRAND VUIE
We enjoyed a perfect morning at Grand Vue. Upon arrival I was greeted by 20+ gold finch at the feeding station. True, this is not uncommon but with the addition of bright yellow plumage it is notable. Indeed this was a "rush" of gold finch. Also noted was the phoebe singing behind the conference center. This week Rick texted a great picture of a rose breasted gross-beak feeding at the window feeder though I did not see or hear him today.
At 9:30 I met up with Tom, Dave, and Sam and spent some time at the feeding station before moving onto the trails. We looked over the birding challenge checklists and I carried my "big" challenge list from last week. Near the end of our 90 min walk we were joined by the lady from the state of Washington. She attended previously but I can not remember her name.
The walk was productive. Bluebird boxes are all in varying stages. One has 5 eggs, three have 4 eggs, one had 2 eggs, and one completed nest had no eggs. Two boxes are not occupied. I could add to my Grand Vue checklist the following species: Redstart, Baltimore Oriole, more brown thrashers, Wood Thrush, and Barn Swallow. After three visits to Grand Vue I have recorded 35 of the 80 species listed. Many fairly common birds have yet to be checked. The elusive house sparrow has yet to be seen! I hope to see more warblers....its all in the timing.
At 9:30 I met up with Tom, Dave, and Sam and spent some time at the feeding station before moving onto the trails. We looked over the birding challenge checklists and I carried my "big" challenge list from last week. Near the end of our 90 min walk we were joined by the lady from the state of Washington. She attended previously but I can not remember her name.
The walk was productive. Bluebird boxes are all in varying stages. One has 5 eggs, three have 4 eggs, one had 2 eggs, and one completed nest had no eggs. Two boxes are not occupied. I could add to my Grand Vue checklist the following species: Redstart, Baltimore Oriole, more brown thrashers, Wood Thrush, and Barn Swallow. After three visits to Grand Vue I have recorded 35 of the 80 species listed. Many fairly common birds have yet to be checked. The elusive house sparrow has yet to be seen! I hope to see more warblers....its all in the timing.
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