It was partly cloudy and mild with a light wind, turning warm with a moderate wind by noon. 57 species were found. I concentrated on migrant Passerines up till near mid day then went in to the reservoirs to count water birds. The heronry on Pintail Lake is pretty much finished for the year although I'm sure the birds are still using it for a roost at night. I wasn't surprised to spot a Sora out in the middle of one of the lakes walking around on the lilypads like a gallinule, as I often see them doing this. Sometimes in large numbers. Saw a female Indigo bunting feeding two fledglings that were following her around. Also saw a pair of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks with a brood of half grown young. Still lots of juvenile gallinules everywhere. Here is my list for today:
