– But Both Winners!
By Sue Duncan, AVA V-P
A rather chatty and ice cream satiated group left the Oscoda McDonald’s on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 9:15 pm to head off to find Whip-poor-wills and other night birds.
Although the nearly full moon was beautiful, as were the warm temperatures, the ‘Whips” were not doing ‘fly by’ maneuvers. They called a lot, a number of them, but nobody came to check out the strangers. We made a good size group, too, 15 of us, including a new member and friend from Grand Haven. (Wow!) Hermit Thrush, Night Hawks and some American Woodcocks, that did fly over, made up the birding tally. Lightening bugs were also fun to see flitting about!
Due to Larry bringing his scope, Jupiter and four of its moons as well at Mars and Saturn with its rings were also enjoyed. As Ed Davis said, “Finally, a bird I can hear!”
Next up – Black Terns of Tawas Lake, in July.
Let me know if you are interested! smdunc@charter.net, 989-362-2522.