[SBB] Charleston Slough
- Subject: [SBB] Charleston Slough
- From: Karen DeMello <[[email protected]]>
- Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:23:02 -0800
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At noon today I went for a quick walk at Charleston Slough. A
WHITE-TAILED KITE hovered while TURKEY VULTURES circled above. A
GREAT BLUE HERON stood in the center of the island near the viewing
deck, with BLACK-NECKED STILTS nearby. CANVASBACKS were near
shore, with their red eyes glistening in the sun. Adobe Creek had
NORTHERN SHOVELERS galore, PINTAIL, DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS, GREAT
EGRETS, SNOWY EGRETS, and numerous other birds.
The highlight was a stop at the forebay. There were lots of
CINNAMON TEAL and GREEN-WINGED TEAL, but I wanted to see a COMMON
MOORHEN so I sat on the bench for a minute to look for one (and I did
find one). While scanning the perimeter, a SORA RAIL scooted
along the edge of the water and pickleweek, with its yellow bill and
cocked tail. That made my day!
It's hard to believe it is December -- I didn't even need a jacket
today! Meanwhile my sister in snow-covered Northern Wisconsin has
temperatures from 5 to 10 degrees. Today is a beautiful day
for a walk. Wishing you good birding,
Karen DeMello
Mountain View
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