Tequis Rounds

Calf Heracleum lanatum

A walk in the desert this morning threw up some common birds. Cactus Wrens with some outrageous nests, Canyon Towhees and singing Northern Mockingbirds and Curve-billed Thrashers.

In the higher ground, Verdins and Common Ground Doves become more regular. I also heard the Willow Warbler like song of a Canyon Wren (2nd in Tequis) before spotting him atop a distant cactus.

Back in the town centre, Parque La Pila has become a raucous heronry. Large Great Egrets are still feeding young (and the canopy is littered with the corpses of juveniles that have fallen from their nests - Michael Mac would be in his element...). Also, Cattle Egret numbers are rising as pairs start nest building. Less prominent are a number of Black-crowned Night Herons (at least 6 pairs).

Cattle Egret (top) and Black-crowned Night Herons

Finally, I stumbled across some Killdeer in some wasteland North of Tequisquiapan. Retreated to a safe distance before firing off a few shots.