

Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory
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Hornsby Bend is open to the public and as of June 12th, 2021, the CER building is again open so restrooms are available there. Construction near the ponds continues so please see Location Map and Construction/Access Changes under the Birding Tab to understand where access may be limited.
Also as of June 2021, the Monthly Events are back so please check the schedules for those under the Events page.
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Hawkwatch Data for 2008
October 22, 2008:
I'm not sure about counting these Ibis. I keep seeing small groups, usually 12-16, fly from the west to the south-east. It may be the same birds, coming in to feed or rest at the ponds or along the river, then heading out to a roost, or they may be passing through. Most of these birds are flying low to begin with, but I have only seen 2-3 actually at the ponds, so I just don't know.
The raptors have all been very high, and moving fast. Locals are still putting on some good performances, though. I had dueling Ospreys for a while today, one to the east and one to the west. The western one had a fish, and the eastern one was "chirping" loudly. The Red-tails had a small convention overhead, with 3 circling and calling before going off in three directions, and one of the Red-shoulders was doing a display where it repeatedly made short, steep dives while screaming.
Other birds are getting very scarce, and not much is coming in. I picked out my first of season Green-winged Teal today, but the Black-necked Stilts are gone, I think. I saw no Stilts today. There are very few shorebirds of any kind right now, a few peeps and Yellow-legs, and 1 Wilson's phalarope were all I saw today. Most of the swallows are gone, also.
I'll be out again tomorrow, still looking for those kites and Broad-wings!
-Peg Wallace