A group of 12 Mountaineers Naturalists enjoyed 35 species of birds in the Wetlands and Promontory Point hillside between 8:30-11:20 on a beautiful, cool, crisp morning. When I arrived at 8:10 there was a strong breeze preventing many shorebirds or waterfowl (I did see a pied billed grebe) and across the bay a light foggy mist rose from the warmer-than-air water surface.
Our trip focused on the wetlands where we enjoyed cedar waxwings, a good look at a Cooper's Hawk, ten ring-necked ducks, and a variety of house finches and yellow-rumped warblers, among others.
Recent rains have made spots a tad slick, especially up on Promontory Point. Watch for blackberry brambles and stick to the main gravel paths and there shouldn't be any issue. Trees are turning golden yellow and there's a nip in the air. Love fall birding!
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