We got a good picture of a Brown-headed Nuthatch eating an insect that was almost as big as he was and a Purple Martin flying near the flag.
Nemesis made an appearance when we walked on Crane Lane.
During our arm chair birding, we had a couple of Summer Tanagers visit the feeders along with the usual birds, squirrels, and rats.
Monday, we got our usual Dees Trail walk this morning. We got our best pictures yet of the Northern Parula as he was singing in the Oak Tree at HQ.
After lunch, we rode to Biloxi looking for the Least Terns and Skimmers nesting area. We found one Tern and plenty of Skimmers nesting in the designated roped off area for the Terns. The Terns found their own spots to nest when there were no people allowed on the beach for weeks.
Biloxi beaches had quite a few people on them but the Ocean Springs beaches were packed with people. This is the most people we have ever seen at this beach.
We did our usual armchair birding when we got back to Camp Crane. We finally saw some House Finches.
Tuesday, we did our usual hiking, arm chair birding, and taking pictures.
Wednesday, was the same as yesterday, except for a Walmart run. The diesel fuel we bought today was as cheap as gasoline. Amazing!
Thursday, we walked a lot around camp and did our usual arm chair birding. Lauren volunteered to be the target for Kirsten to practice shooting the net to catch a crane. The net was obviously not folded correctly. It flew over his head in a wad instead of opening up. Zoom up the last picture to see her expression. The look on her face says it all!!
On a happy note, we found out 35 endangered Dusky Gopher Frogs were released from the tadpoles we recovered. Way to go Dusky Gopher Frog Team!!!!!
Friday, we got up early and got service done on the truck. We sat outside and read magazines. When we got back to Camp Crane we had another day of walking around, critter watching, bloom chasing, and taking pictures.
The Pileated Woodpeckers have been making frequent appearances.
Dikkop and Auk came by for a snack today.
Saturday, we had another day pretty much like yesterday, except no Crane sightings. We have walked almost 36 miles this week!!
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