Posted by Suzanne Hess on March 05, 2002 at 10:01:16:
In Reply to: Re: Wakodahatchee Wetlands posted by Vincent Lucas on March 04, 2002 at 22:51:23:
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: : : Yes to all of the above, plus i also saw four sora and a Virginia rail there last week. Other more fortunate birders also had a bittern.
: Hi:
: Gee, I hope this isn't a sure sign of my ineptitude as a birder, but when I was there last week on our way to "tick" the Black-headed Gull at Sebastian Inlet, I couldn't find the Virginia Rail (a Florida bird for me) nor either bittern. Least would have been a lifer for my British friend. We did have a couple of Soras.
: Speaking of Least Bittern, does anyone know of a "sure" place for this bird? My friend is willing to travel.
: Good birding!
: Vincent Lucas
: Naples
As a sporadic visitor to Wakodahatchee (live in Alexandria, VA - visit my in-laws in Delray 3-4 times a year), I would say that the Wetlands are a "sure" site for Least Bittern. It may take a visit or two, but a later in Spring you are almost sure to see them. There have been several pairs nesting the past two years at least, and you can get really good looks.