Stilts In A Mood - 08 Jun 2026
After a Dr's appt this morning and a day spent painting I decided I'd try to take a quick run to Pt. Mouillee this evening to look for the Arctic Tern. It was possibly seen this morning so it may still be around. Skies were cloudy, it was humid, and storms were possible, but it would be the best conditions for the next several days (hot, humid, storms). I drove to Mouillee Creek and rode straight to Cell 3 from the Middle Causeway. It was significantly cooler and windier than when I left Brownstown 30 min. ago, so I was a bit surprised when I got to Cell 3 and found it very windy. A few people were showing up to look for the Arctic Tern but it was not to be. Only Caspian Terns were present along the east shoreline of Cell 3 and a single Common Tern. However, the Black-necked Stilts seemed to be in a mood! Pairs of stilts were flying back and forth in front of us and calling loudly, "BET-BET-BET-BET" as if we were intruding on possible nesting grounds. Bu...
