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| May 10: Ollie's Pond |
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Based on a conversation I had with a
friend, who stated that he had seen several Stilt Sandpipers at Ollie’s
Pond yesterday and the day before, I decided to visit Ollie’s Pond this
morning. I arrived at 7:45 and stayed until 10:00. Much of the pond
has dried up; I suspect it will be completely dry in another week or
two.
Unfortunately, I didn’t see any Stilt Sandpipers. Neither did two other
birders, who I saw while there. Shorebirds seen included Least and
Western Sandpipers, Killdeer, and a single Lesser Yellowlegs. There
were quite a number of wading birds, including Egrets (Great & Snowy)
and Herons (Great Blue, Little Blue, Green, and Tricolor). Along the
trail I saw the usual Red-winged Blackbirds, Cardinals, Blue Jays,
Mockingbirds, Mourning Doves, a Brown Thrasher, and a Killdeer on a
nest.
Following are a few images taken during
this trip. (For a larger view, double click on the desired image.) |
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