Canadice South trails July 6, 2024

The June 6, 2024 Field Trip to Canadice South Trail was attended by Steve V., Lynn J., Holly, Roger, and yours truly. We had an impressive 40 species (see list) . It is hard to say which part of the trip was the highlight because there were so many highlights. At one point we had so many species at one time I'm not even sure we counted them all. We had at least 5 Yellow-bellied sapsuckers (a personal record for a single event). A fascinating conversation between 2 to 4 Virginia Rail who were only a few feet away but in such thick cattail cover that it was impossible to get a look at them. A hen mallard with 5 grown chicks lined up on a log 20 feet away, calmly and patiently posing in a restful posture while we expressed our admiration. Good thing we had Roger along or we would have missed the Canada Geese on the lake. He was the only one tall enough to see over top of the cattails at the SW corner of the lake. Yes, it was a bit hot and humid but there were surprisingly few insect incidents. Lynn took care of the only two deer flies that threatened us. ..... Kevin Armstrong

Canadice Lake, south trails, Ontario, New York, US

Jul 6, 2024 7:21 AM - 10:06 AM

Protocol: Traveling

1.44 mile(s)

39 species

Canada Goose  15

Mallard  8     Six of the number recorded were sitting on a log next to an adult female. The rest were out on the lake.

Mourning Dove  4

Ruby-throated Hummingbird  2

Virginia Rail  4     After brief recorded vocalization was played, two birds who were close by responded, seemingly within a couple of feet of where we stood.  Two more were farther away, also vocalizing. While we were unable to actually see the birds, a recording was obtained, to be posted later.

Great Blue Heron  1

Bald Eagle  1

Belted Kingfisher  2

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker  5

Hairy Woodpecker  1

Northern Flicker  2

Eastern Wood-Pewee  4

Alder Flycatcher  1

Eastern Phoebe  1

Great Crested Flycatcher  1

Yellow-throated Vireo  2

Red-eyed Vireo  2

Blue Jay  1

Black-capped Chickadee  2

Tufted Titmouse  1

Gray Catbird  8

Eastern Bluebird  4

Veery  8

Wood Thrush  1

American Robin  13

Cedar Waxwing  5

House Finch  1

American Goldfinch  4

Dark-eyed Junco  1

Song Sparrow  5

Swamp Sparrow  8

Red-winged Blackbird  10     One female was seen dining on a slug that it had captured on the Haul Rd.

Common Grackle  2     An immature bird was observed high in a dead tree - dull black plumage, ragged tail.

Common Yellowthroat  6

Hooded Warbler  2

American Redstart  1

Yellow Warbler  3

Northern Cardinal  1

Rose-breasted Grosbeak  2