11 June 2011

Henslow's, scaup, etc.

Until today, I was really starting to think I was an idiot for missing Henslow's Sparrows this year.  Well, a walk at Red Feather Prairie this morning solved that; there were at least 3 singing Henslow's.  Here is one:

Here is a map of Red Feather Prairie and the area that I found the Henslow's:
View Red Feather Prairie in a larger map

Not exactly expected down here in June, there was a LESSER SCAUP at Polk City Wildlife Area:

Stopping at a reliable BELL'S VIREO spot two miles from my house was successful: