Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
August 1st to 5th 2010
Our walks over the past five days at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve have been full of interest for us.
The usual Red-winged Blackbirds were seen on our way.
Black-capped Chickadees in little flocks have been hosting a few birds that pass through the area. We have read and are in total agreement by our own observations that there are several birds that follow the local birds because they know the layout of the area for the best foraging.
Twin Wilson’s Warbler juveniles and an adult were following the Black-capped Chickadees.
Brown Creepers were found in the same vicinity as the Chickadees.
Downy Woodpeckers are often found near the Chickadees.
Also found was a Red-eyed Vireo feeding its adopted juvenile Cowbird.
A very busy White-crowned Sparrow was feeding juvenile White-crowned Sparrows and an adopted Cowbird.
Damselflies were found along the Salwein Creek Loop area.
Flycatchers were found in several areas.
Frogs peered out of the duckweed covered water at us as we walked along the Salwein Creek path.
A Canada Goose preened on a log near the edge of the North Lagoon.
Grasshoppers blended in with the gravel on the paths.
A male Black-headed Grosbeak enjoyed a moment in the sun near the South Lagoon.
A Red-tailed Hawk flew overhead.
Great Blue Herons fished and showed their discomfort in the heat.
A Slender Meadow Katydid surprised us near the Salwein Creek.
Two Belted Kingfishers were seen; this is another bird that uses the overhead wires for launching after its food, in this case, it is fish in the Lagoons.
The female Hooded Merganser has another one as a companion now.
American Robins, both adults and juveniles are always found on our walks at this time of year.
A Spotted Sandpiper used a few logs to catch its food.
A juvenile Song Sparrow peeked at us for a few seconds.
Cedar Waxwings, adults and juveniles caught our attention.
A juvenile Common Yellowthroat Warbler stopped for a moment and quickly went on its way.
Wood Ducks were paddling and using logs on the North and South Lagoons and the Salwein Creek. We were surprised to find a rather young one with its mother.
We stopped in at the Rotary Interpretive Centre for visits with Jean, Karen, Leona, Val, Barb, Ivy, Dylan, Muriel, another Jean and we stopped for a quick chat with Wayne.
We will have a new display of our photographs up in the Great Hall for awhile.
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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