It was a bit cooler than yesterday in Estabrook Park this morning, but the breeze felt lighter, and the sun came out after a bit, so it was another very nice time to be looking for critters.
There are still a few common mergansers on the river, but this goldeneye drake but on the better show today.
A hermit thrush was at the pond again, but I still don’t know if this is a second bird or if the one we used to see by the river has moved up to the pond.
There was also this Cooper’s hawk at the pond, and it does look like the one we just saw at the river yesterday. Perhaps this is the start of a trend, and I’ll find the catbird there next.
Finally, the winter wren who has been hanging out by the river lately has not yet moved to the pond, and at long last opted to show its cute little self again today.
Lastly, as part of Winter Break Milwaukee, Bird City Milwaukee will be leading a couple of 1-hour bird walks at 1 and 2 pm on Saturday, Feb 15, in Havenwoods State Forest “through the quieter blue trail that leads to the small pond. [They have] binoculars and monoculars they can loan you for free if you bring a piece of collateral to surrender, like an ID.” I’ll be there from 12 to 4pm, so come on out if you are able, and I’ll see you there.
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 