Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
August 6th to 8th 2010
The weather continues to be warm, even hot and dry, so we get out for our walks early in the morning at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve.
Red-winged Blackbirds aren’t as common anymore, as they have branched out to the farm lands for food.
Bush Tits passed through one morning as we were on our way to the parking lot.
Northern Red-shafted Flickers called to each other and stopped for a few moments near the South Lagoon.
A few Canada Geese rested on the logs on the North Lagoon.
We watched a Green Heron enjoying hunting from a few logs on the South Lagoon.
Great Blue Herons were seen every day.
An Otter peeked at us from the North Lagoon one morning before diving out of sight.
Cottontail Rabbits are still found on our walks.
American Robins are always around at this time of year.
A couple of migrating Sandpipers used the logs near the East Bird Blind for much needed rest and food.
White-crowned Sparrows were annoyed with a farm cat that was near the garden at the Rotary Interpretive Centre.
A Violet-green Swallow perched on the overhead wires was one of many flying over the lagoons.
Several juvenile Spotted Towhees were found in different locations every day.
There are not as many Cedar Waxwings found now.
Wood Ducks are the most frequently found duck at the moment.
A juvenile Bewick's Wren surprised us in a dark corner of the Salwein Creek Loop.
Common Yellowthroat Warblers were busy near the Salwein Creek.
We stopped in at the Rotary Interpretive Centre for visits with Walter, Ivy, Janet, Dylan, Gordon and Jean before we headed home.
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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