Date: 4/10/25 10:51 am From: Cynthia Edwardson via groups.io <Cjredwardson...> Subject: Re: [hmbirds] 4/10 Thursday Round Lake Report
After we saw Bob, the Thursday Birding group added a few more species
including a Pine Warbler at the Zim trail.
Cindy
On Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 1:42 PM Robert S Pastel via groups.io <rspastel=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Eloquently written, the sparrows included Savannah and Tree along with the
> numerous son sparrows. Earlier on the Zim bike trail, hooded mergansers
> finished the merganser 3 pack, at least 6 wood ducks were seen, a golden
> crown kinglet and several rough wing swallows, phoebes and a Cooper’s hawk
> flew over.
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> Robert S. Pastel
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> On Apr 10, 2025, at 12:55 PM, davidpmassa via groups.io <davidpmassa=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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> A mix of sun and clouds set the stage for an exciting morning of spring
> birding at Round Lake. Waterfowl were out in good numbers: a pair of
> Northern Shovelers, a dozen Ring-necked Ducks, Mergansers cutting across
> the water, and what we believe was a Horned Grebe diving in the distance.
> Overhead, an Osprey cruised by, while Ring-billed Gulls circled and called.
> In the parking lot, bright flashes of blue signaled the presence of Eastern
> Bluebirds. On the far side of the lake, the preserve was alive with
> activity—sparrows darted through the brush, and a lone Barn Swallow skimmed
> the water’s surface. A major highlight came at the wooden observation deck:
> off to the right, around 8 to 10 Great Blue Herons were roosting high in
> the trees—a striking and somewhat prehistoric sight. Just as we were taking
> it all in, a ghostly Northern Harrier glided silently overhead, giving
> everyone a moment of awe.
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> As we wrapped up the visit, another thrilling moment—a probable female
> Harrier was seen coursing low over the open meadow, hunting with that
> classic, buoyant flight style. Earlier, an American Kestrel was also
> spotted perched near the entrance, scanning the field below. A beautiful
> day with a dynamic mix of raptors, waterfowl, and spring migrants—Round
> Lake didn’t disappoint.
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