Checklist S68188448

Observations

1. Canada Goose

   Number observed:  11

2. Mallard

   Number observed:  4

3. Mourning Dove

   Number observed:  1

4. Solitary Sandpiper

   Number observed:  1

5. White-faced Ibis

   Number observed:  1

   Details

   Found by Jon Mularczyk at Green Pond a bit earlier, then relocated here (somehow...) by Billy Weber. Good scope views as it worked the edges of the retention basin, feeding actively and preening a bit. Photos are freehand iPhone shots through the scope, so don’t show all details. This ibis was an adult in high breeding plumage, fortunately, making the ID fairly easy for the northeast US. Feathered white border surrounded the face, extending and connecting completely behind the eye. The bare parts of the face were reddish, as opposed to gray. Legs were red, which can be seen to some extent in a few photos. Eye was red at certain angles, depending on sunlight. Overall, quite bright even in indirect sunlight; to my eye, more pink in hue overall than the darker purple and green tones of Glossy Ibis.

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6. Great Blue Heron (Great Blue)

   Number observed:  2

   Details

   Fly bus

7. Turkey Vulture

   Number observed:  4

8. Red-tailed Hawk

   Number observed:  2

9. American Crow

   Number observed:  3

10. Northern Rough-winged Swallow

    Number observed:  1

11. European Starling

    Number observed:  5

    Exotic: Naturalized

12. Northern Mockingbird

    Number observed:  1

13. American Robin

    Number observed:  4

14. American Goldfinch

    Number observed:  1

15. Chipping Sparrow

    Number observed:  2

16. Red-winged Blackbird

    Number observed:  2