Late (?) Migration - 17 Oct 2018
While driving south along US Turnpike toward Monroe I followed a large flock of Turkey Vultures (200-300 birds) moving in a steady stream beside me. When I say late migration I mean late in the day. It was 6:30 pm and the sun was about to disappear for the night, yet these birds were actively kettling and streaming. Made for some nice pics!
I wasn't surprised, though, since the past 2 days have seen strong WSW winds and a cold front was now moving in as of late this afternoon, so the birds were taking advantage of favorable winds.
Detroit River IWR--Port Sunlight Rd. marshes, Monroe, Michigan, US
Oct 17, 2018 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
1 species
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 300
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Prior to this I had a few other sightings.
My Ruby-throated Hummingbird made another appearance at the feeder this afternoon. It would be the last time I'd see it.
While driving through Pt. Mouillee SGA I came upon a large flock of European Starlings. I decided to try some hand-held digiscoping from inside the car.
Same with this Red-winged Blackbird and American Robin.
An Eastern Phoebe was a nice find. I'd see a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers working the fence along Rheaume Rd., but they were uncooperative.
Oct 17, 2018 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
1 species
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 300
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Prior to this I had a few other sightings.
Brownton Abbey, 26340 Higgins Way, Wayne, Michigan, US
Oct 17, 2018 2:55 PM - 2:58 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Nectar feeder out back of house; continuing.
1 species
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1 Continuing female/juvenile
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Oct 17, 2018 2:55 PM - 2:58 PM
Protocol: Stationary
Checklist Comments: Nectar feeder out back of house; continuing.
1 species
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 1 Continuing female/juvenile
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Stoneco/Rockwood Quarry, Monroe, Michigan, US
Oct 17, 2018 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
5 species
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 12
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 6
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Oct 17, 2018 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Protocol: Traveling
1.0 mile(s)
5 species
Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1
European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 12
American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 6
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