[SBB] Dec 31 birding at Charleston Slough

["Ann H." <[[email protected]]>]

Son Andrew and I had a great time birding at Charleston

Slough yesterday--mostly the "usual suspects" for this time

of year but we counted 40-some species, and had a great time. 

Some highlights:

 

Bufflehead, Goldeneyes (Common and Barrow's), Surf Scoter,

Eared and Horned Grebes on Shoreline Lake

Sora (in its usual place)

Hundreds and hundreds of Ruddy Ducks, quite the sight--especially

when groups of hundreds at a time "ran-flew" across the water to a new

position

American White Pelicans flying in formation, meeting other formations,

and soaring together into new patterns

Gadwalls--always a big favorite of mine

Green-winged teals

female Canvasback busy fishing--fun to watch

common yellowthroat

and, some spontaneous young-birder coaching/mentoring from

another birder we met as we watched the Northern Harrier--very kind.

 

What a wonderful way to end the year.

 

good birding!

Ann Hepenstal

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