Two Rare Birds and Baby Ducks at WSR

Shorebirds @ WSR

Since the rains came, Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge (WSR) have been a hive of activity.  Even though its at less than 30% of its water capacity, it is still attracting lots of birds, even rare ones.

Glossy Ibis

  On the 28^th a Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) and a Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica), both rare birds, were recorded there. 

Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks Ducklings

Along with a clutch of 11 Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks (Dendrocygna autumnalis) in the back swamp.  A high count of over 100 Semipalmated Sandpipers (Calidris pusilla) was tallied in the tray in front of the lookout.  All in all the WSR is shaping up to have a busy fall migration, lets hope for more rain to get it to at least 50% of its water capacity.