The Eaton Birding Society visited the Zurich Bog on today. This sphagnum bog is located in Arcadia, New York.
While it was hot and steamy and mosquitoes were plentiful, 22 species were identified, mostly by ear. There were 8 birders in attendance including Jane Hahn and her sister, Roberta Smith, from Raleigh, NC.
Four members in the group made it around the entire loop trail. Among the fauna seen were We also saw Pitcher plants, Indian pipes and an orchid (Calopogon - grass pink).
Pitcher plants
Indian pipes
Calopogon
Lyn Jacobs compiled the list of birds:
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 5
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Veery 6
Wood Thrush 7
American Robin 11
Gray Catbird 3
Ovenbird 6
Common Yellowthroat 7
Yellow Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Field Sparrow 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 1
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
The group had breakfast in Newark at the Cross Park Family Restaurant. Rhonda was our waitress. Service was excellent - omelet and home fries were cooked to perfection - plus clean washrooms and dining area.
Another great day for birding.
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