While the morning was not great, it did perk up this afternoon and I made my way out to Reifel to help out on the trails. Along the way River Rd. West was blocked in both directions because of a fire requiring a detour through the local farm roads. This could throw a few potential visitors unfamiliar with the local roads for a loop. Compared to last Sunday, there were not many vehicles in the lot when I arrived. One recent sighting of interest at the sanctuary was a Townsend’s Solitaire along the centre dyke. I mad a few passes along there throughout the day but had no luck locating it. Another spring arrival were some Yellow-rumped Warblers and I marvelled at all the singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets. While checking the west dyke another call caught my attention,
… that of the Greater White-fronted Goose.
Three of them flew into the outer ponds, but only stayed a short while before flying off. Meanwhile back on the inner ponds a pair of Pied-billed Grebe had been entertaining visitors throughout the day.
I managed this shot of one while fishing prior to calling it a day.
