My parents left today, so we borrowed a car to take them to the airport. Â We took advantage of the mobility to run a couple of errands. Â While out running errands I took a look at the Turnaround and Swan Lake for birds.
Weather: Â The rain has returned. Â There was moderate-heavy rain through the morning and early afternoon. Â The rain let for awhile this afternoon and the sun even shown briefly before periods of rain for the rest of the day.
Birds: Â I did not see any shorebirds at the Turnaround, though there were plenty of gulls. Â Included in the mix of gulls was a juvenile Bonaparte’s Gull. Â I was able to get a picture of it (see above), but not as good as I might have liked. Â The pouring rain and lack of boots sort of inhibited my attempts.
I think there was also a young of the year Mew Gull there, though I am less certain about that.
At Swan Lake, in addition to the abundant Mallards, I saw the male Green-winged Teal I observed yesterday. Â I also Confirmed the American Wigeon I thought I saw yesterday, and was able to get a photo of what I believe is a Lesser Yellowlegs. Â If this is correct, it would be the first photo I have managed to get of this bird (as far as I know, anyway).