Date: 5/8/25 5:55 pm From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - May 8
Steve Metz, Peter Michael, Kevin Flanagan, and I surveyed birds today at Red Slough and found 83 species. The weather started off clear, mild, and calm and turned partly cloudy, warm, and a little windy by the afternoon. Our major emphasis was on migrant Passerines (mainly warblers) as we spent most of the survey along Red Slough road and walking "Warbler Alley" by Bittern Lake. We only made a very brief visit into the large reservoirs in the afternoon so you will notice our water bird counts are way lower than normal. "Warbler Alley" lived up to its name today and we found several really good warblers. 17 species of warblers were found today. We just received 2.4 inches of rain a couple days ago and there was some flooding on the area but Red Slough road is ok and the north parking lot is no longer under water. Blackland road still has a lot of water on it so don't come in that way if you visit this weekend. The main birding areas have been mowed and are ready for visitors. Here is our list for today:
