We went to Elmore Park in hopes of seeing some Franklin’s Gulls. Although we
did not see them, the island is always fun to watch this time of year! Several
cormorants were on nests and there were 3 Great Egrets displaying at the same
time. Lots of Snowy and Cattle Egrets, too. Soon after we arrived, 4 ibis flew
into the right side of the island and disappeared. Below is the full list and a
link to a video I took of one of the Great Egrets displaying :)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFNu80nKPqrmVZrUa8OkWv9smrACK6dw/view?usp=drivesdk
Leroy Elmore Park
Apr 20, 2020
7:47 PM
Stationary
41 Minutes
All birds reported? Yes
Comments: With Jim K. Sunny but plenty of clouds. Calm. Mid 70’s.
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14 Graylag Goose (Domestic type)
5 Cackling Goose
8 Mallard
2 American Coot
60 Double-crested Cormorant -- Easily 60. Counted individuals until 40, then
two more groups of 10, and more kept coming in.
6 Great Egret -- Exact count. Probably a couple more on the back side. At least
3 displaying at the same time.
23 Snowy Egret -- Easily. Exact count and more flew in.
70 Cattle Egret
10 Black-crowned Night-Heron -- Adults
4 White-faced Ibis
1 Turkey Vulture
4 Barn Swallow
20 Great-tailed Grackle
Number of Taxa: 13
Jennifer Miller
Lubbock, TX
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