Summer Tanager
Clay-colored Sparrow
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The above birds were coming through for migration. The two Summer Tanagers were at Heron Cove for two days, and the Clay-colored Sparrows stayed for several days, perhaps up to a week.
White-throated Sparrow
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This beautiful White-throated Sparrow visited for a day, along with several other varieties.
Cedar Waxwing
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This Cedar Waxwing is an irruptive, yet they can be counted on to arrive nearly every year, as of late. This was a very strong year, and at this time, I am not convinced that they will remain irruptive long. Since the northern winters are only getting worse, we may find these visitors to be predisposed to range expansion.
Green Heron On Nest
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This was the first day that I actively searched for a nest in order to not disturb the three Green Herons.
The nest is the lowest that I have ever seen it, though within normal parameters. Two eg were originally discovered, but I believe there are three as of this posting.
Female Ring-necked Duck
This duck was with Northern Shovelers and Blue-winged Teal. There were a total of two Ring-necked Ducks on this date.
Male Northern Shoveler
The group of males were feeling there oats and very intensely affected by a testosterone flow. Some were more combative with one another than some. The few females ignored most of the battles.
Blue-winged Teal Pair
This lovely pair is a nice example of Blue-winged Teal in breeding plumage.
Male Northern Shoveler
This photo shows a nice view of the beautiful colors of a male in breeding plumage.
Willets
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Originally observed from the west end of Heron Cove, I was unable to determine what these large shorebirds were until I got much closer. At a total of 18, these were beautiful examples of a migratory group of Willets not often seen at Boomer Lake.
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