Seward, Alaska
The
conditions were perfect this morning to spot the CAPE MAY WARBLER at the
preferred location on Dairy Hill Lane: excellent lighting on an unexpected
sunny day to see a small yellow bird, nice and calm in this protected pocket to
notice a warbler flitting through the alder and willow branches, and quiet
enough to hear any vocalizations. Perfect except the star of the show failed to
appear.
It
is possible that the bird took advantage of the clear skies last night to fly
away; sometimes inclement and cloudy weather helps to keep them grounded. Or he
just happened to not be feeding here today. There’s a lot of territory to hide
in. Seward birders will keep looking and will post updates.
The
RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER was, in contrast, very cooperative and all who came got
a good look at him tending his sap wells.
The
STELLER’S EIDER was out of sight of land-bound birders, but the Alaska Sealife
Center Resurrection Bay survey crew found him in the usual company of
HARLEQUINS north of Spring Creek Beach this afternoon.
Two
RUSTY BLACKBIRDS flew across the Spring Creek Beach parking lot as I scanned
for the eider, about time they showed up.
A
special treat was the very unusual appearance of the Nash Road TRUMPETER SWAN
family of 4 cygnets at the south end of the Lagoon. I don’t remember ever
seeing swans feeding here. Many locals saw these graceful swans and were
equally impressed and amazed.
More stormy weather is forecast for later this week which might prove interesting.
Stay
tuned!
Happy
Birding!
Carol
Griswold
Seward
Sporadic Bird Report Reporter
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