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> *Subject:* [OKBIRDS] Sequoyah NWR
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> It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s
> been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back. My
> husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species
> and he garnered some
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> It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s
> been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back.
> My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird
> species and he garnered some great photos. Also ran into Trina Arnold, and
> Charles Vann.
> The ebird “rarities” included Great Egret, 3 Sora, and Blue-winged Teal.
> Yes, I had to do write-ups. I also had an over-wintering Common
> Yellowthroat.
> We approximated around 3,000 Snow Geese. We arrived at the refuge before
> sunrise. It was at least 45 minutes before the geese came in from the river
> to spend some morning time on land. They were on land for some time and
> then took off all of a sudden and we were on the road right in the middle
> of take off. Glorious cacophony are my words to describe the sound. And
> they just kept circling, and screaming. So fun.
> Along with a swirling flock of geese there were swirling flocks of
> Red-winged Blackbirds. There were thousands of them. Such a sight.
> Tiny Winter Wrens to not so tiny Bald Eagles were represented.
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> Happy New Year to you all.
> Sandy B.
> Sequoyah NWR
> Vian, OK
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