Posted by Marie on March 13, 2003 at 03:50:43:
In Reply to: Northern Gannets posted by Robin Diaz on March 12, 2003 at 10:59:23:
: Northern Gannets were very close to Key Biscayne beach this morning. Ten were diving, swimming and just goofing around within 30 yards of the beach. (The 2 swimmers seemed oblivious.) Four were <10 yards off. This is the first time that I've had to power DOWN to look at gannets.
: About 150 yards out there was another flock of 17 birds floating and preening. All ages were represented, including 5 adults. I guess the mullet were running (or swimming).
: Migrating shorebirds have been stopping by Crandon Flats for the past week. There have been flocks of Willet, dowitchers and Dunlin in addition to the usual wintering birds.
Robin-
I "lost" 49 Willets (give or take a few that have remained), 22 Short-Billed Dowitchers (unless they are still at "Dog Beach" further South) and a big mess of Dunlin this past week from Fort Myers Beach. Say hi for me. 12 Red Knots are also m.i.a.