Matheson Hammock, Blitz Survey (12/6): 62 species plus a Hermit Thrush


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Posted by Carlos Sanchez on 09:08:49 12/07/14

On Saturday I decided to bird Matheson Hammock County Park for my Miami Birding Wave eBird Blitz effort. I tallied 62 species in about six hours of birding, covering the marina, lagoon, picnic area, and tropical hardwood hammock west of Old Cutler Road. I believe that a 70+ species day at this site is very possible, which is great for a suburban park by even world standards.

The biggest highlight was a Hermit Thrush found exactly midway along the narrow forest path (not service road) west of Old Cutler Road. I had it right at an intersection where a side trail spurs off to the north.

There were 12 warbler species scattered throughout the park, including Orange-crowned, Worm-eating, Black-throated Blue, Cape May, and Black-throated Green Warbler as well as several Yellow-throated Vireo.

Carlos




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