Silver Lake Mill Bird Blog

A pair of Purple Martins seem to be discussing the characteristics of this
prospective house near Silver Lake.

                                                                                                                                                                                             One Silver Lake Robin has selected an unusual nesting spot! We’re anxious to see what happens . . .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ELATED to have 6 Willets here most of the day! Have never seen one before.
They flew in such a tight group that we called it the “Willet Air Show.”
They were here from early morning until at least 6 p.m.

SURPRISED THIS MORNING to see a Baltimore Oriole in the Cottonwood tree next
to the spillway. Understand that they are fairly common, but this is the
first time in 6 years we’ve seen one here.

Saturday, just before the start of Kids Fishing Day, we happened to see a
group of about 5 Sandpipers land on the southwest corner of the lake. Seemed
to be Pectoral Sandpipers, after studying our low-light photos.

Cheryl

A flock of seagulls spent some time at Silver Lake Thursday (April 19). We
often see them before a snowstorm, but this time they came ahead of a
welcome warm spell.

Kelli

Saturday was Kids Day at Silver Lake. We had
beautiful weather and a great crowd! Thanks to VDGIF for putting this on!
Kelli

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