One can drive to the Tip right right now as the tower is nearing completion. The tower has a distinctive hum in the breeze, though! I hope this is not a constant thing as it could be annoying.
There was not much to note in the way of birds, as winter lingers on. A few people were out and about and even the "afternoon shift" was out today (in the morning)!
Along Mersea Road 19, a male Ring-necked Pheasant was visible in a regular location. These creatures are difficult to find anymore.
I stopped by Hillman Marsh to look at waterfowl. A number of birds were in the shorebird cell, which is completely full of water. I hope it goes down a bit for shorebirds!
Of note, four Greater White-fronted Geese were swimming around. Also, a hybrid of sorts was amongst the geese. It struck me as a Greater White-fronted X Canada, but I am not sure.
While I was walking around, a singing male Eastern Bluebird caught my attention.
On the way home, at least four Snowy Owls were in the vicinity of Grande Pointe. Included was the "caged" owl!
I stopped by the Mitchell's Bay south shore trail to check on the gull situation. The ice has already disappeared, except for a bit in the cove area. A good number of gulls were there, but not like the other day.
I did see one Glaucous Gull fly by at a distance.
Three Double-crested Cormorants were out on the lake, the first migrants I have seen this year. A large number of ducks were on the Bay, most of which seemed to be Canvasback.
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While I walked the trail, three Sandhill Cranes flew by on their way north.
Sunday looks like a decent day as well!
What a nice find with the Pheasant, Blake! I haven't seen one in years!
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