Re: [birdnet] American Redstart

[gbarlow at aros dot net]

Went to see the American Redstart early this morning at the Jordonelle 
Wetlands, south of the Jordanelle Dam.  Met with Pomera Fronce.

We followed the directions precisely.

By 8 a.m., after being on site for 5 minutes, we got a great look at this 
bird!  Even after we ventured further south for a few minutes and then came 
back, we were able to locate it. It seemed "ever-present" at this location. We 
got great looks at this lovely bird.  I have only one thing to add to the 
directions.  Just walk 10 feet south of the survey stake with the blue/white 
plastic ribbon attached.  Turn and face the river (west), then wait.  You 
should not have long to wait.  We saw it best when it was about 20-30 feet 
(guesstimate) up in the dead tree branches.

We also saw the Osprey that were in the vicinity.  couldn't tell if they were 
nesting in the platform nest that is between the campground and the dam, on the 
right side of the road.

There were many Cedar Waxwing here and further south at the Jordanelle Wetlands 
parking area.

We saw a Belted Kingfisher fly over and an active Western Wood Peewee.  Also 
observed were the usual Red-winged Blackbirds, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Yellow 
Warblers, Hair Woodpecker, Song Sparrows and numerous kind of swallows.  Again, 
the Cedar Waxwings were very numerous in this location.  They allowed us to 
approach quite closely!  We found a Tree Swallow nest also at this location.  
It was in a branch hanging over the road, about 30-40 feet east of the river 
bridge.  However, no Dippers.

Great time!  Lovely place to bird.  

Glenn