Date: 10/12/25 8:40 pm From: Terry McNeely <terrymcneely...> Subject: GRAS Big Sit
GRAS held it's 29th annual Big Sit at Swan Lake NWR, five members participated as well as 2 visitors.
Starting at 5:30 am listening to all the sounds of the marsh and owls. By sunrise we had tallied 24 species with a goal of as many species as possible. By noon we were enjoying grilled brats and food that all participants had brought. By this time we had observed 59 species. We were treated to a hawk watch with 10 species of raptors. As well 241 Turkey Vultures that were counted in multiple kettles of 25 - 70.
At 6:30 pm with light starting to fade and a total of 68, a determined trio hoped for 70 species. All at once a lone Mourning Dove flew by. Now 69 and hope fading with the light, from the reeds towards the observation tower flew in # 70, an American Bittern, what a way to end a long day.
Terry McNeely
25843 Grate Ave
Jameson MO
Daviess County
660-663-9322
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