Found and photographed by Marcus Ponce on May 31, 2010 at Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Brevard County.
(Photo Copyright by Marcus Ponce)
Directions:
The Red-Legged Thrush was seen on the south end of the Maritime Hammock trail. The Maritime Hammock trail is south of
Melbourne Beach. There is a north entrance to the trail and a south entrance to the trail. It was seen just into the trail via the south entrance.
To reach the Maritime Hammock north entrance: From Interstate 95, take exit 180 for Melbourne. Follow US 192 east 8 miles through
downtown and continue over the causeway to Indialantic. When the highway ends at the beach, turn right and follow A1A for 10.3 miles,
passing a variety of public beaches en route to the community of Melbourne Beach. Park at the north trailhead (you'll have to pull across
the bicycle path to do so, so watch for pedestrians and bicycles) The entrance is small and you will have to look for the gate and little sign.
The GPS coordinates of the north gate are:
N 27° 57.395
W 080° 30.239 (Deg.-Min. format)
You will have to walk down the paved bicycle path heading south from the north entrance parking area (this parallels the highway) for a
ways until you reach the south entrance to the trail. There is a little wooden trailhead there. Walk down the dirt road a short ways until
you see the trail-blazes on the left which take you into a maritime hammock. The bird was seen foraging directly on the trail a short ways ahead.
The GPS coordinates where I saw the bird are:
N 27° 57.164
W 080° 30.110
Bar-tailed Godwit
Photo by Larry Manfredi April 2, 2010
Bar-tailed Godwit in flight showing the rump well. Notice
the spotting indicating the baueri race.
Photo by Larry Manfredi April 2, 2010
A good comparison with a Marbled Godwit, the Bar-tailed is
the bird in focus. Much less pink on the Bar-tailed Godwits
bill, far more on the Marbled Godwits bill.
Photo by Larry Manfredi April 2, 2010
The bird was found on March 28th. 2010 by Doug Gochfeld of New York. It was in the tent campground
in Everglades National Park Flamingo. It was about mid-way across the campground at the Florida Bay
edge. The birds like to roost here at high tide. An excellent find by Doug!!!!
La Sagra's Flycatcher
This is the second La Sagra's Flycatcher found this season, the first on was found in the Everglades by
Robin Diaz and Carlos Sanchez on December 17, 2009. The above bird was found by Robin Diaz and
Liz Golden January 14, 2010 at Bill Baggs State Park located on Key Biscayne south of Miami.
Directions to Bill Baggs State Park are here: http://tropicalaudubon.org/locations.html#South
Common Eider
Wil Domke found a Common Eider while looking for the Red-Footed Booby
which is also still present. The bird was seen on the north side of the
n.e. 79 st. causeway. It was left of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
address: 1279 NE 79th. street Causeway, Miami. It swam around the boat
docks and out towards the bridge on N.E. 79 st. causeway. As you face
the rehab building, the bird was to the left.
Rufous Hummingbird
I found this hummingbird in my yard December 20, 2009. I have been expecting to get one and finally did!
It was a nice surprise, he seems to be chasing off any Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
Sharp-shinned Hawk
The above Sharp-shinned Hawk has been in my yard for about a month. It has eaten at least one
male Shiny Cowbird and lots of House Sparrows. The bird is very efficient in catching them, this has
kept most of my birds away from the feeders. I have not seen a Shiny Cowbird since it showed up.
Yellow-bellied Flycatcher
Found on Thursday October 8th., 2009 by Roberto Torres at Matheson Hammock County Park, Coral Cables Florida.
All of my photos were taken on Monday October 12th., 2009. The shot above shows two features; completely orange lower
mandible as well as the yellow throat. This is a very rare migrant in Florida with not too many records from south Florida.
We were lucky to watch the flycatcher catch a large moth (Heterocampa astarte thanks Vince)
which it beat on the branch it was perched on.
The moth is ( Heterocampa astarte) it was not too happy.
Here is a better view of the moth.
After a few beatings on the branch it was ready to try and swallow it.
You can clearly see the yellow throat and the nice yellow eye-ring.
It was finally able to swallow the moth, you can still see legs sticking out. The bird had to scrunch its
neck to try and get the moth down.
Directions:
The bird was found at Matheson Hammock County Park in Miami/Dade County. A link to the park location is HERE.
Scroll down until you see Matheson Hammock, there will be directions to the park here. Park in the north parking lot, walk
across the main road to the road going south in the park. Look for the sign for the bathrooms, follow the road towards the bathrooms.
Then look for a dirt road going south through an oak grove, walk down this about halfway between the bathrooms and a picnic shelter.
The bird was seen feeding in the oaks in this area. The bird also goes towards a tree island just east of here. It has called several
times which can help in locating the bird.
Zenaida Dove
I found a Zenaida Dove with Jim Kopitzke and my son Philip today June 4th, 2009. The bird was found
on Key Largo.
Directions from Florida City/Homestead:
From the south end of the Florida Turnpike, take US1 south to upper Key Largo. After you go over the high bridge you
enter Key Largo. Look for a Circle K store and Shell Gas Station on the left side of US1. Just past the Circle K
turn left on C-905 road, head north 2-miles. After you pass a neighborhood on your right called I believe Gulfstream Shores,
look for Valois st. on your right Turn right on Valois and then right on La Croix ct. PARK HERE, there should be room
on both sides of La Croix. After you park, walk to Marseilles st., turn left. From this point look down Marseilles east to
around the 5-6 telephone pole. Look on both sides of the street for the dove feeding along the road. There is no need to go
any farther down Marseilles st. The person who lives on the end of this street is not supposed to be very friendly. There are no
other houses on Marseilles st. A SCOPE would be very helpful to view this bird and not SCARE it away!!!
I would recommend not bothering the neighbors on Valois street or any other street. Bird looking down MARSEILLES ST.
this is your best bet to see the bird. Stay near the beginning of Marseilles so that you don't flush this SKITTISH BIRD!!
You can not leave the road anywhere in this area, it is either private property or state property. So do not trespass!
Good luck to all of those who try!
Rusty Blackbird
The above bird was found by Gavin Bieber a Wings Tour Leader on November 14, 2008. The bird is being seen in
Everglades National Park at Pa-hay-okee. It was easily this morning on November 15, 2008 feeding along the road in
mowed grass. We also so it eat a small frog which can be seen in the above photo taken by Larry Manfred. From the
entrance of Everglades National Park go about 13-miles to Pa-hay-okee turn off. Turn right and go in about half a mile
to just before the parking lot of Pa-hay-okee. Look anywhere in this area for the bird, especially along the road.
Thanks Gavin for alerting me!!! A short video can be seen HERE
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Tropical Kingbirds Least Grebes, yes "GREBES!"
Lark Sparrows
Horned Lark The above bird was found on August 10, 2008 it was last reported on
August 24th. The fields have now just been plowed on August 28th. so
the bird may have moved on. Not
rare in most parts of the country, but sure rare here in Florida, especially
South Florida. The bird is being seen in a farm field in Florida City.
Black Noddy above, Brown Noddy below.
Photo taken at Dry Tortugas National Park April 10, 2008.
Red-footed Booby dark morph immature
Loggerhead Kingbird Found and photographed March 14th., 2008 on Garden Key, Ft. Jefferson Dry Tortugas by Laure Neish. This is only the second documented record of Loggerhead Kingbird in the A.B.A. area!! What an excellent find by Laure Neish, thanks Laure for sharing your photo with me!
Bananaquit
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