I received an email today
about a male RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER discovered on April 3 at Bear Lake near the
Iditarod Trail. It stayed at least a few days, but has not been seen since.
Keep an eye out for this showy woodpecker; hopefully it's still around. The
last time I documented one in Seward was on May 1, 2005.
ARCTIC TERN numbers have
greatly increased to at least 50, probably many more, parading around with
hapless herring and other small fish. What a joy to watch their exuberant
energy! Their wings seem to operate their riotous voices; they just can't seem
to keep quiet while airborne.
The pilings off B Street by
the Greenbelt are popular perches for DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS to preen and
snooze. There aren't enough pilings for all the new arrivals, so many swim
around nearby, fishing while they await their chance. The fancy plumes of the
adults are mostly white, but close observation reveals some black plumes as
well. I read that the white plumes are more common in birds of the Pacific
Northwest and Alaska. This is truly an impressive and beautiful bird,
especially up close.
A big storm is approaching
this evening with dark clouds. Often, these fronts bring birds so we shall see!
Happy Birding!
Carol Griswold
Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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