Howdee all,
We have moved from Milford Pt. to Stratford, Ct. Where we went to Great Meadows Marsh division of the National Wildlife Refuge managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Scott who is employed here joined us and with Luke showed us around the area.
We birded several areas..Long Beach Blvd. pond, the railroad trail, the warehouse pools, and Great Meadows 
yeah..we talk allot…here's proof!
We do actually look at birds.
Egret Roost
Wild Red Raspberry click on the link to read more.
Saltmarsh sparrows in here..
looking from above the grass down into it..don't know what this is yet either.will post as soon as I can ID it.
Where oh where is the Marsh Wren?
Viewing Platform.. Birdspot saying hello! Have you see her artwork? Simply beautiful!
That's Scott with the navy cap and clipboard…he's working.
Scott is a conservation biologist for CT Audubon working on a BBS all summer in the preliminary Stratford Important Bird Area
Front Dan
Second row. Catherine, Christopher,Scott, Bev, Paul, Dee, Jeff
Back Larry, Mark,Luke,Laura,Cindy
and me…the photographer!
Stay tuned for part 3
Luv the photos and writeup. Looks like the group had a really good time as always.
ReplyDeleteI believe your mystery plant is some type of Milkweed?
Loved the videos and pictures. It's so nice you are meeting up with others that share you love for birding. Did you ever see that Marsh Wren that was hiding?
ReplyDeleteCool you guys found out about the funky plant = too bad is invasive,
ReplyDeletehow big is that thing hanging ? looks like a cocooning caterpillar
and you said artwork- i hadnt looked at the archives on Catherine's site before - holy smoke - amazing stuff - wish i could do that (my wife can and tries to teach me but oh well)
cheers Dawn - tell Jeff happy b-day :)
You are really doing an excellent job of writing up the day! You got lots of fantastic photos (and not just of the birds which I think is really great)and the videos really help to bring it all together!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, thank you for being the driving force behind these gatherings, and doing such a wonderful job organizing as well as writing them up.
Wish I could join you on all of them!
Looks like a great birding day. Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a fun outing. I have written up several blog posts and am not happy with any of them. I'll keep at it.
ReplyDeleteYes the pink flower is milkweed, BTW.
Mom loves those wild raspberries. It's cool how they have the covering over them while they are growing and then open for a lovely berry. We have some growing in our yard too. The cocoon looks like a Mourning Cloak cocoon.
ReplyDeleteThe old flower spike looks like it is from a non-native grass (this is from a really quick search) here is a link with photos (of sea barley grass. It looks pretty close to your photo.
http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/DPI/Vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/water_sss_sea_barley
Great post..looks like a lot of fun..who did live in that nest??
ReplyDeleteEgrets roosting just crack me up. To me, they are the most improbable birds to see perched high in a tree. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post... Loved the pictures and the little story to go along with it... Looks like all had a funtastic day!
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Donna
Looks like a nice place to bird. Maybe you were ment to document the event instead of capturing the birds. Great job at it too. I really like the unknown grass shot. Have fun at new parking spot.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteTo bad my work schedule prevented me from going.
Great post Dawn. I didn't know the name of the place we were in at Stratford, but now I do. Love all the pictures of everyone.
ReplyDeleteYes the birders are just as important as the birds themselves. Fantastic job on both!
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ReplyDeleteThanks..I thought it looked like milkweed ..but not the one I am used to seeing..will need to key it out!
Tink
Thanks Sicksta..Never did see that darn little wren..
forestal
Yeah too bad its invasive..its really quite pretty. Just spoke to jeff today and wished him happy bird day..tee hee..He saw the Bicknells today..What better gift than that on his special day.
He is hiking in the white mountains.
Good luck with the art projects.
Christopher
Thanks...I wish I could join all of them too..Ha..will miss your fun event at south beach..boo hoo
next year!
NCmountainwoman
Thanks...we should do a NC meetup..wouldnt that be cool!
behindthebins
Thanks for the ID..looking forward to your blog post!
beachgrl
Leave it to my Sicksta to know all the answers! Presents coming for you!
I will write it up in the blog when I have time.
Tina
Yes it was a blast..My sister said it is a morning cloak cocoon..
bobbie
Tee hee..I know what u mean..seems like they should be on the ground ..not so high in a tree.
squawmama
Thanks so much...glad u enjoyed it! We had a great time!
Gaelyn
I think u are right..I am so into being with the group..talking..taking photos of everyone..I forget about birds...LOL
Andy
Someday...someday Andy will join us on an outing...
Cindy
Howdee..I had to write Scott to find out where the heck we were..LOL
Chicky
Thanks muther...you are correct...its all about the birders..who look at the birds!
Looks like alot of fun. I specially like the marsh pictures. Oh and you said "suck". I'm tellin.
ReplyDeleteIf you do a NC meetup I want to go! Won't know a darned thing, but I promise not to scare the birds.
ReplyDeleteI love following you, Adventure woman. So glad you blog!
Wish I didn't miss it Dawn! Sounds like you had a nice day for early July. Luke is a fantastic leader. Hopefully I can join on the next one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice place!
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Adele
ReplyDeleteShhhhh sicksta..dont tell mom.
merrilymarylee
I think we should do a NC meet up for sure..We do more talking than anything on these trips..
so dont worry about scarin the birds.
Nick Bonomo
We missed you! oh well next time! I know there will be a group meeting up somewhere in NJ or NY end of august ..if you are intersted give me a shout
Bhavesh Chhatbar
Thanks for the comment..best to you!
You travel with such a big company!
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