Date: 10/12/26 2:16 pm From: Steve Lima via groups.io <napbogu...> Subject: [SanDiegoRegionBirding] Lake Henshaw, Day 2 after the tropical storm
I decided to make a Day 2 visit to Lake Henshaw this morning, and surprisingly, it had even more odd birds than it did yesterday (the morning following the tropical storm). Nothing super rare, but unusual nonetheless. Today's birds included a few dark storm-petrels (one black and possible least), large terns (at least two ROYTs), and a Heerman's Gull. Several Sabine's Gulls are still present. Perhaps most of these species will be present for a few days.
As is often the case at Lake Henshaw, most birds were on the distant (eastern) side of the lake, which makes a scope essential. You can pay the $10 fee (at the Lake Henshaw resort store) and get down to the boat ramp, but when the air is cold, viewing is often more distorted at lake level than up on the Highway 76 overlooks. Either way, you will need a scope.
Steve Lima San Diego
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