Yesterday I went to Lonsdale Marsh looking for Blue Winged Teal. A pair had been seen for over a week and I had yet to go see them. After work I went looking for them. I spooked them before I saw them but I watched where they landed. I walked as close as I dared and sat down hoping they would come to me. Eventually they did and they were in beautiful light. I took a ton of photos. Some of the better ones are below. I also ended up seeing five Wilson's Snipe which are a tough migrant to get. I didn't get any photos of them. I also had a very cooperative muskrat hanging around which I enjoyed.
I'm starting a new "series" on my blog simply titled "Local". With the cost of gas all of us are probably driving a little less. I'm spending more time after work fishing and birding within just a few miles from home. My goal is fifty times this year to "go local". Whether it is sitting quietly photographing a teal, Spring Peeper, or catching trout on my fly rod, the goal is to inspire others to got outside. We all have a pond or hiking trail close to home. I spent too much time inside last year after work. I am breaking that habit this year. I've gotten out the last three days. I can not just sit around and wait for vacations or getaways as I did last summer. These local posts will be short and hopefully full of photos.
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