Cell 3 is No More - 27 Jul 2016

It has ceased to be. Sadly, Cell 3 at Pt. Mouillee SGA has dried up, forcing shorebirds to find wetter climes for their fall migration destination. The Humphries Unit is a good candidate; its drying, as well and is providing good habitat for shorebirds. Problem is, the habitat is spread out over a couple of miles of inaccessible marshland, so bad luck, photography!

I did find some Pectoral Sandpipers relatively close to shore at the extreme south end of the Humphries Unit (along the dike from Roberts Road parking). Lesser Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Sandpipers, and a couple of Short-billed Dowitchers were in view, as well.

A pair of Eastern Kingbirds were perched just a few feet away. They were juveniles looking for a handout from mom and dad.

Other notable sightings included a dozen Yellow Warblers flocking along the south end of Cell 3, and several Indigo Buntings along the bike trail.

Pte. Mouillee SGA (permit required Sep 1-Dec 15), Monroe, Michigan, US
Jul 27, 2016 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
5.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:     Cell 3 had dried up!
6 species

Short-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus griseus)  2
Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes)  3
Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos)  3
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)  2
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)  12
Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea)  2

View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/checklist/S161431645

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