What a wonderful weekend for wading birds. Last weekend, I was out at two different locations expecting to see shore birds and got my wish, twice over. More after the page break.
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I was thrilled to report the single Limpkin I saw at Grenada Lake (last Friday) as I filled out the official Mississippi State Audubon (and ebird) reports. The responses here were generous and I thank you all for those.
I decided to visit a closer site (Sardis Lake) for shore birds Sunday. I did get to witness Killdeer foraging and enjoyed their behavior. Here is the quaint short video of “little peepers”. I never tire of these little birds.
15 second film
I was very happy to announce that I saw a pair of Limpkin at Sardis Lake on OceanDiver’s Dawn Chorus. I posted the videos I recorded last Sunday, but want to show the later one again.
31 second film
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I emailed the president of Mississippi Audubon Society to report the sighting. He returned my email with his own report. Here is a copy of his reply.
He also included his photo of the two Limpkin (possibly the ones I saw).
I am ecstatic that so many people got to witness this group of birds. I am also glad I don’t have to write another report (covered in Gene’s entry).
In other news of Sunday, there was a coyote.
He was not alarmed or upset at my presence. He just turned, sniffed the ground and moved on.
I had a lot of energy and hurried back to the truck. On the way, I found this great mushroom growing at the base of a Hickory. The rich soil increased it’s size (my sunglasses give it scale).
I found this Bug of the Day (unfortunately dead) at the gas station on my way home. I have not been able to identify it. I admire the wing pattern (both upper and lower) even though it is muted color for camouflage.
I have to work this morning, so I will be delayed. I will be back to speak with everyone that adds to the bucket. Consider this an Open Thread and please bring your new findings.