Chirps and Cheeps

Today my son, Tom, and I took a hike down 18 Mile Creek starting at its end in Evans at Lake Erie. It was a beautiful day and it warranted getting out of my office to enjoy my son's company and the beauty of nature.

We saw several Belted Kingfishers, mostly flying by.  Only once, did I find one resting!  It's funny: I'm seeing this bird everywhere this spring and summer, but it was only this spring that I saw him for the first time and was able to add him to my life life. It's right up there on my list of favorites now and oh, I just love to hear his rattle!

In addition to the Belted Kingfishers, Tom and I saw a Baltimore Oriole, several American Goldfinches, many, many Rock Pigeons and Cliff Swallows, a Gray Catbird, a Song Sparrow, Cedar Waxwing, Red-winged Blackbirds, and a Red-tailed Hawk.

There was a large construction crew doing some major repairs to the bridge that crosses over Rte. 5, so I imagine we would have seen more if it was quieter. On our return, one of the workmen asked us if we spotted the Bald Eagle - so that gives incentive to get back there!  Apparently one nests somewhere in that area. It would be great joy to see them!