May 07, 2013

Ridgefield Kiwa Trail


Red-winged Blackbird

Cinnamon Teal

Garter Snake

Marsh Wren

Savannah Sparrow

American Bittern


Tree Swallow

Western Painted Turtle

A few weeks ago the tree nooks contained one frog per nook. Now they all have two.

Marsh Wren

Gadwall and turtles

Red-winged Blackbird
Early yesterday morning the Kiwa Trail was full of birdsong. Lots of winnowing Wilson's Snipe, Sora, and Virginia Rail. The sunshine and warm temps made for a pleasant walk. We could see two Great Horned Owlets from the road in the usual trees, but they were kind of obscured and I didn't get any good photos. Besides the awesome view of the Bittern, the other highlight was Yellow Warblers. 61 species for the day!

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5 comments:

  1. Laura W.5/7/13, 9:07 AM

    Cripes, maybe we need to go to the Kiwa Trail for Birdathon next year! I love the frogs getting nookie in the nooks.

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  2. Anonymous5/7/13, 2:45 PM

    Your Western Garter snakes look a bit different than our Easterns. Love your pictures as always.

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  3. Country Gal 5/7/13, 5:55 PM

    Wonderful photos !

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  4. christian5/7/13, 10:40 PM

    that first bittern photo is awesome!

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  5. Jen Sanford5/10/13, 6:11 AM

    I am pretty sure that turtle is about to nip that Gadwall on the butt! Great post, I am almost motivated to get back up to Ridgefield after looking at these.

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