October/November Bird Sightings by Jim Eager

A Peregrin Falcon (not this
 one) was seen on Biolab Road
photo by Dee Simpson

Fall migration was in full swing with a host of warblers, some thrushes, vireos and raptors.  Shorebirds definitely on the move with an incredible 14 Wilson’s Phalaropes counted by Mitchell Harris.  Many birders got great looks at a Buff-breasted Sandpiper.  Another sight was around 60 White Pelicans hanging around this summer.  Looks like Shiloh Marsh Rd has been very productive this fall.

• 10/01:  15 warbler day at Turkey Creek.  Highlights Magnolia, Black-throated Green, Chestnut-sided & Blackpoll warblers and Northern Waterthrush---Jim Eager & Phyllis Mansfield
• 10/02:   Yellow-billed Cuckoo & Philadelphia Vireo.  Oak/Pine Hammock---Mitchell Harris
• 10/03:   Hooded Warbler at Dummitt Cove.  Northern Waterthrush & Black-throated Green Warbler at Oak Hammock.  Peregrine Falcon on BioLab Rd 100 yds in from Beach Rd---Jim Eager & Phyllis Mansfield
• 10/06:   Great Blue Heron (white morph), Blue Grosbeak and Merlin at Sebastian Inlet SP---Juanita Baker
• 10/07:   Bay-breasted & Blackpoll Warbler, Swainson’s Thrush & Veery at Lori Wilson Pk---Phyllis Mansfield
• 10/12:   Dark morph Short-tailed Hawk at SR 3 & Wilson’s Corner.  Wilson’s & Red-necked Phalarope on Shiloh Marsh Rd---Mitchell Harris
• 10/16:   Wilson’s Phalarope & Buff-breasted Sandpiper on Shiloh Marsh Rd---David Hartgrove
• 10/18:   Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow on Shiloh Marsh Rd at north parking area where gate is locked during hunting season---Danny Bales
• 10/19:   Wilson’s Phalarope on Bio-Lab—Tom Dunkerton
• 10/22:   Swainson’s Hawk, Wilson’s Phalarope, American Golden-Plover, White-rumped Sandpiper on Shiloh Marsh Rd—Mitchell Harris
• 10/24:   Dickcissel at Lori Wilson Pk—Phyllis Mansfield
• 10/25:   Virginia Rail on Blackpoint Dr, Stop #9—Tom Dunkerton
• 10/27:   Great Cormorant—Viera Wetlands—Neil Lamb
• 10/28:   Snail Kite—Viera Wetlands—John Hintermeister
• 10/30:   Franklin’s Gull on beach at Lori Wilson Pk—Phyllis Mansfield
• 11/08:   Snow Goose (2) behind pumphouse(MINWR)—Mitchell Harris
• 11/09:   Surf Scoter at Manatee Hammock county Pk—Mitchell Harris
• 11/15:   White-winged Scoter at Manatee Hammock county Pk—Mitchell Harris
• 11/21:   Ruddy Duck, Green-winged Teal at Viera Wetlands—Linda Turner
• 11/22:   Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser at Viera Wetlands—Jim Eager