On Sunday, March 29th twelve birders joined Ernie and me on a beautiful morning bird walk.
We slowly walked about three miles enjoying the birds and the fresh ocean air.
We missed many of the common local birds but the miss that surprised me the most was the Clapper rail. Every year we see them or at least hear them. Maybe the hard winter is to blame.
Some of the spots that we normally enjoy and find birds were blocked by phragmites.
The most celebrated birds were a pair of Oyster catchers that were feeding by the shore next to the boardwalk. The group also enjoyed the call of the Brant’s.
We totaled 39 species, but we always wish for more.
Thank you.
Maggie Peretto
Manchester, CT
