75 miles south.
Meadowlarks sang as we entered the Wetlands.
This wetland is divided into four units
and covers 13,929 acres.
I was inspired.
We were pleased with the number of shore birds we saw.
A few groups of Lesser Yellowlegs
with a sightening of a female
Wilson's Phalarope.
The Herons were skittish and the wind
made for difficult photography.
A few brave butterflies, Red Admirals, Orange Sulphers
and Dragonflies were out.
Killdeer and
were nesting.
Wildflowers in the wetlands are different
than the wildflowers in the prairies.
I have lots to learn about the wetlands.
Happy Sunday Safari.
9 comments:
Hola Sherry,
What a great Sunday! Such lovely birds I've never seen.
You cheer up my blue days, thanks!
Besos,
Mel
I always love your bird photos! And *all* your photos... just beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing your trip! I will travel virtually with you as it seems we never go very far from the farm :) -Tammy
What a bonanza of birds! I especially like the dripping resting spot of the first bird photo and your welcoming meadowlark.
Just wonderful, Sherry! I am so pleased you had such a great day :-)
Wonderful photos. I remember meadow larks being very common when I was a child. I never hear them anymore. Sad.
I worked on a wetland project here a few years ago. It was very rewarding and a great learning experience.
Marnie
Marvelous photos Sherry. That wind was whipping this weekend. It looks like you had a great afternoon out.
What an amazing variety of birds you saw, Sherry! We had downpours here at times this weekend; I hope you didn't get soaked while bird-watching.
beautiful place! when i get the determination to plan a daytrip with the family, i will be asking you for advice. i'm sure you know all the best places to visit in our area!
Such sweet wildflowers. Your bird photos are stellar. The fifth one down of the Meadowlark looks like a gorgeous painting.
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