A walk around the 'goons tonight was highlighted by a breeding plumaged
(although starting to show wear) Eared Grebe. For whatever reason, it was
being harrassed by a Herring Gull, causing it to dive frequently. My
records show an Eared here last year on July 10th. It was in the east cell
along with Canada's and Ruddy's. There has also been an influx of Lesser
Yellowlegs with easily 20 in all the ponds. There were also 3 Green Winged
Teal (in the middle cell) and a couple Blue Winged Teal. No sign of the 3
Hooded Mergs that were here a couple days ago and the Short Billed
Dowitchers have moved on as well. Lots of Ruddy's still displaying for
their ladies and a GOOD crop of Savannah sparrows this year.
Exeter lagoons are a mile and a quarter to the west of the intersection of
highways 4 and 83 approximately 30 miles north of London in Exeter. Turn
south at the cemetary which is Airport Line road and drive to the second
gate on the left. Park without blocking the entrance and walk in. Just a
reminder that you are required to possess and display on your dashboard an
annual permit that is obtained at the town office during business hours at
no cost. Town office is at the intersection of Main St and Sanders St.
Good Birding..
Rick Thornton
