***Update - Josh V has posted a wonderful photo of the Yellow-crowned Night Heron ... Incredible. . It makes sense that this southern bird may be moving northward. I read an article today stating that Texas is experiencing a severe drought and its expected to get worse as the summer goes on. This may stress some species to move north or their regular summer geographic regions. ***
My quest led me to get nice views of a Black Crowned at the Ojibway Park Pond. Great Crested Flycatcher, Green Herons and Belted Kingfisher were easily seen. Indigo Buntings are very present as well. Singing their hearts out and easily seen in the Ojibway Grassland Prairie.
I think the Kingfisher above bit off more than he can chew! I wonder if this Kingfisher cares that Goldfish are not native species. Probably not. Protein is protein. ...
Good birding!
Dwaynejava
Seems to be a lot of goldfish around. People keep dumping them off in ponds, etc. Not good, except for birds!
ReplyDeleteOne never knows about some bird reports. I don't know about the heron, but there were some good "bogus" reports of birds this spring!
Indeed, the bird sightings book at PPNP is affectionately called the "Book of Lies"... LOL. Regarding the Goldfish, some cultures have a custom of releasing exotic species of fish for 'good luck'... Ecology course anyone? :^) Luckily, Malden Park is a closed pond and not connected to any waterways that lead to the great lakes.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, I can confidently say that the YCNH was correctly identified. The finder, Karen Morgan, send me a photo which I have posted on my blog. joshvandermeulen.blogspot.com
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We debated going to look for the YCNH this weekend, but ended up opting for Art in the Park Friday and Sunny Glades on Saturday. I had to do lesson planning today. Thanks for linking to Josh's blog and Karen's photo.
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