Date: 3/7/26 7:38 pm From: Derek Courtney <derek.dana.courtney...> Subject: Cheat Lake Waterbird Report --- Mountaineer Audubon Field Trip
Hi, all!
This morning, just about 20 people joined me for the annual Spring field trip around Cheat Lake in search of migrant waterfowl. It was a great turnout with lots of new faces. Spring had definitely arrived with temperatures reaching almost 70 degrees by the end and the southern winds carried a noticeable warmth with them as we walked around Cheat Lake Park. The birds, on the other hand, didn't arrive :) Cheat Lake was quite high, and there many boats on the lake taking advantage of the balmy day. No rain overnight meant there was nothing to push down big numbers, and the lack of fog or precipitation in the morning meant that whatever did land probably got an early start northward. Nonetheless, it was a great day to be out, with a fantastic group of friends. Waterbird totals listed below. Thanks to everyone who came out today. Mountaineer Audubon has a full slate of spring activities coming up; please check the website and social medias for the events you might be able to attend. Hope to see you all soon in the field this spring!
