Short tour at dusk

Found a new group of shore birds and a a pair of American Coots on the ponds on 381.

 Spotted Sandpiper

 Western Sandpiper

 And a 3 in 1 with the American Avocet, Killdeer and the little guys.

We did see a Wilson's Snipe yesterday but it was too shy to get it's picture taken.

Some spring birds.

 Well over the last 2 days we have been trying to capture a picture of some of the waterfowl and shore birds who have come to live in the area. Some we have identified as we can and others we need a closer look. Yesterday, Saturday, was a particularly good day as we saw 4 American Avocets in the morning and then 2 of them again in the afternoon. The day was very grey which was okay but a little more brightness would have been better.

The first Avocet had a little buddy with him which I have not identified as yet.










Then there were 2 Marbled Godwits which I identified by the beaks. They seemed to really enjoy the weather and the eating. Near them was another small shore bird which I think was similar to the one by the Avocet.

Of course there are many ducks about along with the Canada geese.

A Blue Winged Teal

Northern Shoveler











We also have a Ruby Crowned Kinglet who has stopped but don't know if it will stay.
There are of course the usual round of Robins, Blackbirds, Mourning Doves (nesting right by our house), Flickers, and magpies. I am hoping we get more pictures as time goes on.