Techny Basin 3/27/2017

I was here once before after XC regionals 2016. Finally came back with my bike and camera around 3:00. Passed some retention ponds about half a mile south with Mallards and a Great Blue Heron. Right away when I reached the park I saw a Belted Kingfisher so I knew it was going to be a good day. Rode around the basin and saw some good bird life. Eastern Phoebe, Red-winged blackbirds, Mallards, Savannah Sparrows, probably a Song Sparrow, Ring-billed gull, and a Great Blue Heron. Also saw 2-3 Muskrats. Just as I was about to leave, I noticed a Red-tailed Hawk perched nearby. I think it was the same individual that I saw earlier but couldn't get a picture of. Overall, it was a very good day. Saw a lot of different species in a short amount of time. Hope to return and maybe check out the nearby Air Station Prairie.

Posted on March 28, 2017 12:19 AM by zachar1