April 2020
Wheeler NWR – Blackwell Swamp/Penny Bottoms/Buckeye (NABT #26)
This area has been getting more attention lately as a prime birding spot. There is flooded woodland and marsh habitat here, which can be explored by car, on foot or by canoe. A variety of wetland species may be present, including Great Blue Heron, Great Egret and Green Heron, and perhaps some other less common species, such as Snowy Egret or Little Blue Heron. Common Gallinule and Anhinga are rarely found here and you might get a glimpse at an…
Find out more »Wheeler NWR Spring Migration Count (NABT)
The format for this count is similar to Christmas Counts – identify and count all birds seen or heard from dawn to late afternoon; different groups bird different parts of the refuge and nearby areas. Birders of all skill levels are welcome and needed, as we are usually short-handed for migration counts. Arrangements can also be made to spend part of the day counting for those who can’t commit to the whole day (morning or afternoon). We’ll regroup at the…
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