Up at the Mount compost area, I saw an odd bird flocking with House Sparrows. It was pretty far away, and trying to circle around to get a better look was even more of an adventure than usual, since the path behind the dump is completely overgrown now. In fact there was no view of where the flock was foraging from that side. Examining the awful photos I was able to get from farther away, I think it was just an immature or female Red-Winged Blackbird, AKA "bird most likely to be confused with an interesting sparrow". Oh well, the frustrations of a mediocre birder.
There were a bunch of Mockingbirds around the compost area, at least four adults and four juveniles; probably more. I got a nice picture of one of the young birds.
bashful
I also saw a lot of Blue Jays there, and one came up and posed for me.
why yes, I am a very handsome and noble bird, thank you for noticing
Barn Swallows were swooping all over the place as well. They weren't inclined to pose.
I wound up the day at the Pool, where I saw a group of very young Mallards just past the fluffy-ducking stage.
who doesn't love a picture of baby ducks?
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