Birdathon Results Palm beach/ Broward


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Posted by John Hutchison/Russ Titus/Jim Barnes on 13:44:12 04/20/12

The past four year we have routed a trip thru Palm beach and Broward countys to reach the Century mark. Last year was our high at 98.

Despite a slow migration. EXHAUSTING work and great routing we finally did it,, 105 Species. That Nighthawk at the Chinese(take out) place was the finally.

Highlists:
Green Cay: Least bittern-4, Sora-2, Br Headed Cowbird-1 plus Bobcat with kit.

Waco Water Treatment- Solitary Sandpiper-1

Gumbo Limbo, Boca Raton- Worm Eating-1 Swainsons Warbler-1

Boca Raton Beach- Roseate tern-2

Hillsboro Inlet-Mag Frigatebird-1

Tall cypress preserve- Blackpoll-2

Evergreen cemetery- Military Macaw-1

Richardson Park- Ovenbird-1, Indigo bunting-1, BH Vireo-1 ( late)

Westin hotel Lagoon. Gray- cheeked Thrush-1 ,Scarlet Tanager-1, Northern Waterthrush-1

Mill Pond Park- Northern Waterthrush-1

Key misses: Cape May, Pileated,Great crested. Only swallows Tree and martin.

Thanks to all those that contributed to Tropical Audubon Society to support the birdathon Team of Hutchison/ Titus. It is not too late to support Tropical Audubon this spring. Your Donation is vital to our club. donate today and mention our team . Tropical is important for our Environmental support.

Special cudos to my partner of 30 years this May, Jim Barnes that hung in there and drove, scribed, fetched coffee and carried the scope for 24 hours!! Three cheers Jim!!!!



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