March 20

March 20, 2008 by OrientSee.

Today the rain storm finally ended as extremely high tides flooded the marsh. The result was that lots of seeds and plant matter got churned up and brought to the surface. The tide then drained and a feasting board was set for the geese, brant, ducks and gulls that covered the marsh flats feeding. There were some very attractive green winged teal as well as mallards, black ducks and buffleheads. There was lots of activity to watch. Overhead one of the gulls swung over me as he maneuvered to land close by. I could almost touch him. The thickets were very quiet except for a small flock of juncos. The marsh itself was the focus today and it was great.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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