Day: February 28, 2020
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A Flock of Snowy Egrets
Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
Snowy Egrets were spotted as a small flock of perhaps ten birds, at the lovely little “Golf View Lake” pond behind the Paradise Recreation Center and Mark Twain Library here in The Villages, Florida on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in the afternoon. This is likely a migratory flock on its way up North. It is very unusual to see… Continue reading A Flock of Snowy Egrets
Great Egrets
Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
These Great Egrets were seen at Golf View Lake (a pond) and at Lake Paradise at Boone Park here in The Villages on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The large egrets were there at the pond on the shore of a golf course, along with about fifteen or so Snowy Egrets. There must be quite good fishing at Golf View… Continue reading Great Egrets
Double-crested Cormorants in The Villages, FL
Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
Double-crested Cormorants are water birds that are often found in the company of White Pelicans here in The Villages, Florida during the Winter months. These dark brown and grey birds have an orange bill that has a slight hook at the tip, blue eyes, and orange-brown legs and feet. Their feet are webbed like a duck. After diving for… Continue reading Double-crested Cormorants in The Villages, FL
Cedar Waxwings Swarm a Holly Oak
Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
? Cedar Waxwings are a lovely songbird that love to eat berries. Our neighbors have three Holly Oak trees that are full of bright red and tasty for birds, berries. A few days ago, I noticed a large flock of birds circling around the neighborhood alighting on tall trees and then moving on to another area of trees. Since… Continue reading Cedar Waxwings Swarm a Holly Oak
A Family of Eagles in The Villages, FL
Originally posted on Wildlifewatcher's Blog:
A pair of Southern Bald Eagles and their two eaglets were spotted on the nest up on the high tension electric line tower at the Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf Course here in The Villages, Florida on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. This nest is along the multi-modal trail near the Mulberry Dog Park. The parent eagles have used this nest… Continue reading A Family of Eagles in The Villages, FL
SA Rare Bird News Report – 27 February 2020 – Google Groups
Orienteering in Story
Originally posted on West Side Trail Guide:
Hi everyone!? During this past weekend. We took advantage of the unseasonably mild weather and tried our hand at a permanent orienteering course located in the Hoosier National Forest (HNF) near Story, Indiana.? And, the whole town is apparently for sale! This is a 25-control course that was created in 1993 and lies within a rugged portion of… Continue reading Orienteering in Story
Goose Pond
Originally posted on West Side Trail Guide:
Hi everyone!? Another unseasonably mild Saturday this past weekend meant another outing – this time to Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area located in Linton, IN.? This area is over 9000 acres, with a mix of wetlands and prairie with 30 miles of levees that can be used to observe all sorts of wildlife.? And of course, bird… Continue reading Goose Pond
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