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Posted by Vince Lucas on 14:54:08 11/18/07
In Reply to: Question about Babcock Wildlife Management Area posted by Micheline
With regard to the Babcock-Webb W.M.A., I agree with Brian, especially about the Bachman's Sparrow (note spelling). In winter, Bachman's Sparrow acts more like a skulker than a passerine. If you're lucky to see one, it will be an extremely brief sighting as it runs from saw palmetto to saw palmetto. Of course there are exceptions. If you want to get to see RCWs, get there early in the morning i.e. first light or soon after. On the other hand, late afternoon just before dusk when the birding are returning to their clusters is also a good time, but it has been my experience that early mornings are better. If you arrive at any other time, save early morning or pre-dusk, the birds will be out foraging and Babcock-Webb is a huge area. As far as Brown-headed Nuthatch goes, watch for mixed flocks of Pine & Palm Warblers. These small birds tend to travel in the same circles. Listen for their "Rubber Duckie" call. For more info and other birding hot spots in Southwest Florida, go to the [Ft. Myers] Caloosa Bird Club's website at:
http://caloosabirdclub.org/ Especially checkout the "Local Birding Hot Spots" section. BTW, I am the immediate past president of this club which is celebrating our 50th anniversary as a bird club this year. We have a full schedule of fieldtrips (usually on Mondays) that are free and all are welcome to attend. . . .
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