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Second Saturday. Regular’s March Outing

#1 · 03/09/2025, 2:11 PM

The Regulars met up at Weldon State Park in Clinton, Illinois. Our group of 12 had a good morning logging 26 species. The sapsuckers are back and we also added 3 new species to the SSR Life List which were: Rusty Blackbird, Ring-necked Duck and a Hooded Merganser. Bird on. Susan Shaw

A Rusty Blackbird - what a great sighting! I just do not see them any more - anywhere I have gone. the last time i saw several was at Lake Emiquon. for thoise of you reading this who have never been there this is a National wildlife Refuge here in central Illinois and well worth a visit. Especially if you are looking for ducks, gulls, and wading/shore birds. Binoculars are needed and a scope is even better - this area of shallow water is big. Thanks for posting, Susan! Linda

#2 · 03/10/2025, 2:17 PM

Way to go Ms Susan!! And muskrats too. hee hee bdp ;0)

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