– \u00a0But Both Winners!<\/p>\n
By Sue Duncan, AVA V-P<\/p>\n
A rather chatty and ice cream satiated group left the Oscoda McDonald\u2019s on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 9:15 pm to head off to find Whip-poor-wills and other night birds.<\/p>\n
Although the nearly full moon was beautiful, as were the warm temperatures, the \u2018Whips\u201d were not doing \u2018fly by\u2019 maneuvers.\u00a0 They called a lot, a number of them, but nobody came to check out the strangers.\u00a0 We made a good size group, too, 15 of us, including a new member and friend from Grand Haven.\u00a0 (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!<\/p>\n
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, \u201cFinally, a bird I can hear!\u201d<\/p>\n
Next up \u2013 Black Terns of Tawas Lake, in July.<\/p>\n
Let me know if you are interested! smdunc@charter.net<\/a>, 989-362-2522.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" – \u00a0But Both Winners! By Sue Duncan, AVA V-P A rather chatty and ice cream satiated group left the Oscoda McDonald\u2019s on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 9:15 pm to head off to find Whip-poor-wills and other night birds. Although … Continue reading