May 11, 2023: Eastern Kingbird

The many faces of an Eastern Kingbird interacting with other kingbirds at Pond P (Greg Courtney, 5/10/2023).

July 15, 2022: Eastern Kingbird

 

During the breeding season Eastern Kingbirds eat mostly flying insects and are highly territorial.  However, during the Winter months when they are down in South America, they eat fruit and travel in flocks.  Eastern Kingbirds do nest at the Park. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 6/12/22)

July 7, 2022: Snow Geese

I was quite surprised to find 4 Snow Geese (2 white & 2 blue morphs) on the north lake in mid June.  They had come in with 4 Canada Geese.  Since they're not on their breeding grounds, I have to assume that they are not breeding this year. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 6/14/22)

June 11, 2022: Black-bellied Whistling-Duck

I found two Black-bellied Whistling-Duck at Jensen Pond. Typically, they are found along the gulf coast, but will occasionally venture north. (Paul Domoto, 6/8/2022)