Showing posts with label Forest Beach Nature Preserve. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Forest Beach Nature Preserve. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Forest Beach Migratory Preserve

This morning I went to the Forest Beach Migratory Preserve between Belgium & Port Washington, WI.  It's located just south of Harrington State Park.

The reason I went there is because there have been sightings of a large Crossbill flock.  I haven't seen a crossbill in person before, so I thought it would be a good chance to add that to my list.

However, I didn't see any.

I did see a Purple Martin .. several, in fact.

There was a pond - and several ducks.  I didn't identify them, ... but here are some pictures.



On the way walking back to the van, I was able to get a couple of photos of the Martins in trees and on a line.  I'm pretty sure they are Martins .. immature Males.


The following are a few Martins that were in a Pine right next to the Parking Lot.


I was disappointed that I didn't see any Crossbills, but atleast I saw the Martins.