LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH (LOWA) made its first Prospect appearance this morning.
A somewhat elusive bird, it appeared in a reliable location, the Ravine, today usually
along the creek or on the path above. The first report came from Mike Yuan of
this bird singing.
I later saw the waterthrush with help from
Rob Jett at the Little Rock Arch Bridge which spans the Ambergill Falls. Seen
along the creek, it flew up to the path in front of us before taking off again into
the Ambergill Pool and Creek. It wasn’t seen or reported again the rest of the
morning.
Meanwhile at the Esdale Bridge, some
birding activity that countered this heavy overcast cold day. In a blooming red
maple, two bright PINE WARBLERS with one breaking off into lower branches does
justice with the warblers colors more vibrant than against the dreamy colorless
sky. Also seen at the Esdale Bridge: a BROWN CREEPER, WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH,
HERMIT THRUSH and a pair of RUBY CROWNED KINGLETS.
Later in the morning, when I checked the
Upper Pool, there’s 4 WOOD DUCKS. Two mixed pairs, Wood ducks have been a
mainstay at the Upper or Lower Pools for much of the early spring.
Unfortunately the Wood Duck Box has fallen down the pole on the island. I’m
hoping it can be raised up in time for any potential nesting.
