All the recent rain has regenerated the ephemeral lake at the outflow,
which moves the runoff from the city toward the Rio Grande. 25 species
total today, with 6 species of duck (including 16 Mallard ducklings
swimming along with 2 females), 2 adult Canada Geese with 3 goslings, a few
Ibis, Avocets, Least and Spotted Sandpipers. Bird of the day was the
previously reported Eared Grebe. Creature of the day was a toss-up between
a stray dog chasing ducks up and down the (shallow) lake, and 3 large
snapping turtles (which I hope don't make snacks of the ducklings). Since
the rainwater that ends up here flows from all over the city, there was a
high count (for me) of 20 shopping carts deposited in the lake, plus some
small pieces of furniture and a few tires. Lovely.
Link to eBird checklist is here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wBGyC2GljPcKmAGG3hnfKf5pkSG?<domain...>
