The migrant wave of birds that Tom Wurster saw at Harriett Wieder on May 9 continued this morning at Bolsa Chica, especially along the Brightwater Trail. Highlights from today include: 40 Vauxs Swifts, 2 Pacific Slope Flycatchers, 4 Western Wood-Pewees, 1 probable Hammonds Flycatcher (pictures being reviewed), 13 Wilsons Warblers, 1 male Hermit Warbler, 4 Lazuli Buntings, 3 Warbling Vireos, 7 Hooded Orioles, 7 Black-headed Grosbeaks (4 together at one point), and 2 Swainsons Thrushes. Also, the Cattle Egret was spotted again today, this time from the far end of the walk bridge, looking way down towards Harriett Wieder where the Cormorants usually stand (in the Inner Bolsa Bay). We had 2,206 Elegant Terns present today, 3 Ridgways Rails, and 3 Reddish Egrets. We even had a little rain; and when it stopped, the birds really became active. -- Terry Hill Huntington Beach |
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