A visitor that has been at Reifel for a little while now,
… and one I have not photographed in a few years is this female Redhead.
Redhead
Category: George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Sora & Rail
A breezy, but pleasant afternoon at Reifel today. A recent highlight was a White-faced Ibis seen on Friday. It was not reported until Saturday and has not been seen since. The Great Egret continues to visit the sanctuary, just not when I am there with my camera. It was fairly quiet on the birding front with the days entertainment happening around the tower.
A couple of Sora were showing well again today.
First up was this adult bird.
Not wanting to be outdone,
… this Virginia Rail also started foraging in view along the edge of the reeds.
This juvenile Sora was also active in the area with the three occasionally chasing each around. The Sora and Rail were also interacting with the Red-winged Blackbirds,
… which were also busy in the reeds and water. Fun times at the tower today.
Ruff
A quiet afternoon at Reifel visitor wise, but there were a few interesting birds around. Sightings from earlier included a Ruff, Red-necked Phalarope and Green Heron.
First up was the Ruff in the west field. This appears to be the same escapee first seen at Boundary Bay just over a month ago.
The same three bands high on the left leg and two low on the right. Next was the Red-necked Phalarope and while I did get to see it, it was too far off for photos.
Around the tower I managed to see one of the Bullock’s Oriole,
… and some Cedar Waxwings. As for the Green Heron, sadly I could not relocate it.