Today was rather uneventful. The
Brown-crested Flycatcher didn't want to come out for us.
Brown-headed Nuthatch at least called, but would not come out to give
the Ohio crowd their life looks. We ran into a large group of
birders at Lucky, but left to look for Shiny Cowbird. We missed
them at the Winery (although we might have seen some and misIDed them
as Brown-headed) and also at Larry's house. Ruby-throated
Hummingbird and Western Kingbird were interesting sights at Larry's
place. When we got back to Lucky we
were informed that we missed Bell's Vireo, Swainson's Hawk, and
Clay-colored Sparrow as well as the fact that Larry still needed the
kingbird for his yard. Of the birds the group had, only
Clay-colored Sparrow was relocated in the field opposite the hammock.
We headed home since it was getting late and found Bronzed Cowbirds on
Red Road for my 210th bird of the year. The only birding done
after we dropped Alex off the only birding done was another quick
failed stop for anis and I headed home. I went to Viera the next day to
pick up a few easy year birds, as well as one of three Cinnamon Teals
that have been hanging around.
Trying for Brown-crested Flycatacher
Peeking for Shiny Cowbird before we realized there was a gate
Practicing safe birding
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