Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
May 1st to 4th 2010
We are surprised that the beginning of May is so chilly and wet, but we are getting out every day for our walks at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.
Downy Woodpeckers were busy on snags and tree trunks.
A House Finch stopped on a dried Blackberry head in the rain.
A hybrid Northern Flicker has started to carve a nest in a broken Cottonwood tree.
Golden Crowned Sparrows were in the parking lot avoiding a rather windy, wet world by sheltering there.
Goldfinch sang in trees putting a bright light into dull days.
Another Canada Goose has decided to try out the nest site where the Goslings were successfully hatched. Meanwhile, the Goslings were parading one day; another day they charmed us while hiding under their mother’s protective wing on a rather bitter, cold, windy, wet day.
Hairy Woodpeckers found insects on logs and tree trunks.
A Red-tailed Hawk checked out Mallard Ducklings from a tree above.
Great Blue Herons fished near the East Bird Blind. We also saw one fighting a stiff wind to get back to its nest.
Lincoln’s Sparrows popped up in surprising numbers.
A female and young male Hooded Merganser sailed past us on the far side of the North Lagoon one afternoon.
Two Orange-crowned Warblers were busy in the Willows near the wild roses at the bottom of the stairs at the round-a-bout.
Cottontail Rabbits hopped along the grassy edges of the paths.
American Robins were found drenched from the storm and one sunny break gave one a moment to sunbathe.
Wild Roses are starting to bloom.
Song Sparrows were singing in a few locations.
Towhees were busy in several locations.
White-crowned Sparrows were abundant and found everywhere along our walks.
A male and female Wood Duck were seen at the East Bird Blind. The female had a set of eight Ducklings with her.
A male Common Yellowthroat was seen at the edge of the Salwein Creek.
The little Great Horned Owlets were starting to leave the nest. The term used for their adventures is “branching” and the first attempts were cause for tree hugging and celebration.
We enjoyed visits with Val, Janet, Gordon, Leon, Kay, Brenda, Barb and Mike and waved to Orson on his way to do some work.
We are not authorities on birds, wildlife, plants, cameras or photography, if you are doing research on any subjects, please refer to a more educational site for advice and double-check whatever you research.
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