Main highlights came from Knox-Marsellus Marsh in the form of a
breeding-plumaged Ruddy Turnstone. There was a plover I thought was Am. Golden
Plover but in retrospect didn't look at carefully so entered in eBird as
Black-bellied/Am. Golden Plover. Most phalarope candidates eventually became
Lots of action at the Savannah mucklands and Knox-Marsellus Marsh. As on
Tuesday, a good number of gulls continue to pull worms from the mud - about
50/50 Ring-bill/Herring. Lots of geese at both spots including White-fronted at
K-M and a white goose I couldn't decide on at the mucks.
David
The natal plumage of the young Gallinules still showed their red heads and
wings. I
found this video that shows both, but it's not very clear. If anyone has some
photos
of them at this stage, I'd love to see them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaU-zGnr4KU
Sue
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John and Sue Gregoire
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Seemed better than earlier in the week. Both the Visitor's Center pool and
Wildlife Drive spot have good water levels and are attracting shorebirds. The
Main Pool is getting herons in the open area and may get shorebirds at some
point. Benning Marsh is also looking good.
Highlight was a
