I love the whistling-ducks, both Fulvous and Black-bellied. I always look forward to seeing them when we are traveling in the south during the winter.
Ibises are interesting waders. When we’re in the south we seen both Glossy Ibis (left) and White Ibis (right). Recently when I was in Brazil I saw four species of ibis, I guess I am ibis rich this year.
Ruddy Ducks are another nice duck that we usually see in the south. I now rarely see them in Michigan.
Two of my favorite southern warblers. Prothonotary Warbler (left) which unlike in the 1970s now breeds in Michigan, most likely due to Global Climate Change. Some Prothonotary Warblers over-winter in the south, although most spend the winter in Mexico and further south. Worm-eating Warblers (right) in rare in Michigan but just start showing up as a migrant as we are leaving the south in late March.
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Beautiful drawings! I just realized how important it is to have different terrains to go to–AA, WFP, the south in winter, Brazil. It keeps one open, broad, curious and varied. Humans are excellent at these qualities.
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You should find Ruddies at Watkins Lake. It’s a great waterfowl place if you’ve not visited. Check out e-Bird for listings. We’ve seen them there our last couple trips. And then lunch/food from hot service at Manchester Market on the way back home!
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Ron – Finding them is not an issue. I know plenty of places to look. The issue is that we are never here when ducks are migrating. March in the south, most of April at Whitefish Point. The only duck (that occurs in Michigan) that I’ve never seen at Whitefish Point is Ruddy Duck. Oh well, some day.
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I didn’t realize you were meaning just at Whitefish… ! Do you bird at Watkins Lake sometimes?
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