Date: 4/23/25 10:40 am From: Daniel Kerr <dkerr...> Subject: Notables in Bourbon Co.
The last several days have been glorious in Bourbon County and I've made it out and about now three days in a row which I'm not sure I've ever done before. Lots of action and several notables:
*Elm Creek Lake:* Upland Sandpiper (6), Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (4), Lesser Yellowlegs (20+), Greater Yellowlegs (-10), Lark Sparrow (2), Bank Swallow (2) Note: Upland Sandpipers have style. Bank Swallows are tiny!
*Lake Fort Scott: *Kentucky Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Black and White Warbler, Parula, Louisiana Waterthrush; Summer Tanager; Warbling Vireo; Common Loon; Broad-winged Hawk. Note: Kentucky Warbler is a lifer for me and I got a decent enough picture to put on my eBird list.
*Gunn Park: *Orange Crowned Warbler, N. Parula, Great Crested Flycatcher, Eastern Kingbird, Summer Tanager; Chimney Swift.
Also, had a great, up-close look at a female Blue Grosbeak near Rock Creek Lake yesterday.
No hummers or orioles that I've encountered yet.
Duc in altum,
*Daniel Kerr* President, St. Martin's Academy c: 620.224.8110 www.saintmartinsacademy.org
