Today was the Space Coast Audubon field trip to Turkey Creek. We were not expecting much since migrating birds have been avoiding the area this fall. However it was an entirely satisfactory morning for our 6 birders and joined late in the morning by # 7. Early in the morning an Eastern Spotted Skunk gave us a brief glimpse as 'black and white' ran off in the woods~ lovely animal. Warblers seen included: Magnolia, Black-throated Green(first fall male), Yellow-throated, Pine(about 10), Prairie, Black and White, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat. There were two male Painted Buntings, many Red-eyed Vireos, Brown Thrasher, Red-shouldered and Red-tailed Hawks, Sandhill Crane(H), and Tufted Titmouse(2), flying in front of the group for great looks. On the way out was a beautiful young male Summer Tanager acquiring red color.
Those at Turkey Creek will remember all the names on the boardwalk; it was hard to pass over Ken LaBorde(died August 11) and Bill Hills(died August 18) whom we have such fond memories. Both were excellent birders and were often at Turkey Creek. Bill had many years of data, collected each time there. He could easily tell which bird appeared when in migration. They are truly missed.
Those at Turkey Creek will remember all the names on the boardwalk; it was hard to pass over Ken LaBorde(died August 11) and Bill Hills(died August 18) whom we have such fond memories. Both were excellent birders and were often at Turkey Creek. Bill had many years of data, collected each time there. He could easily tell which bird appeared when in migration. They are truly missed.
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