An afternoon at Middle Creek Wildlife Area

Today I decided to make an early afternoon trip one of my favorite spots for birding...Middle Creek Wildlife Mgt Area...looking for the Alder Flycatcher that had been reported there recently.

As I arrived at the area, where the Alder Flycatcher was reported been heard, but rarely seen, I immediately heard the distinct call....  well 5 minutes and I already had my target bird for the day...so I decided to check the other area's of the management area and see what was about.

After about two hours of driving and walking around the area, I had 55 species...with the surprise being an Yellow Throated Vireo in the trees near the boat launch area of the park, as I was nearing the end of the tour.

Yellow Throated Vireo

Another interesting species seen was one Snow Goose....only one....I would guess the Eagles have taken care of the rest that where here a few weeks ago. I also had a first of year Blue Grosbeak. I know they where in the area..I have just been missing them on my visits..not this time....I had several goods looks...always a treat.

Blue Grosbeak

All in all a good two plus hours of birding with several species added to my year list