West Foss Farm, Durham

[Kurk Dorsey]

Birders

After having seen the All-American Bittern flying in the direction of West Foss Farm (MIll Road, Durham) yesterday, I headed over there this morning in a light rain.  In the increasingly wet field, I found the Bittern, a Snipe, and a Virginia Rail (heard only).  The Bittern and Snipe were only the second records for the HotSpot, and the Rail was a first, indicating how much the beavers have been busy.  I also had 15 species of warbler, including the first site record of a Cape May.  

I'll let you know if I find a Wood Stork there next week.

Kurk Dorsey

Durham