June 12

That cool wind from Quebec took hold and I had a delightful day. Rosie’s Pond had three Snowy Egrets and a Great Egret picking through the pond and ditches. There was some serious feeding going on. Those long bills kept darting down and the birds came up with something every time. Elsewhere by the platform, a third Osprey was visiting for a while and then retreated. The Osprey that confronted it was carrying a fish in its talons while displaying. I wonder whether it was the nest mate or the fish that had it all riled up. Further on, the thicket was a visual delight in the bright clear air. At the Overlook panne, three Yellowlegs including this one were also feeding along with a Snowy and a Glossy Ibis. Meanwhile overhead the crow tribe was engaged in a spectacular battle. I think that a foreign crow had intruded and the whole crew formed a posse to harass the stranger. There was much vocalizing and the whirling fracas was amazing to watch. It was a full day for a walk in the marsh.

Ciao!

-Jorge

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