Top birding at Presa de la Constitucion

Double-crested Cormorant (right) with Neotropic Cormorants

A massive 83 species at Presa de la Constitucion on Saturday afternoon including a first for Qureetaro, this Double-crested Cormorant (pictured above).  It was one of many great wetland birds (also present were big numbers of American White Pelicans, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Pintails, American Wigeons, Least Sandpipers, Killdeers etc).

There were 4 Belted Kingfishers in different parts of the reservoir, and all 3 grebes (Pied-billed, Eared and Least).  The raptor count included the ever-present Osprey, as well as a fine juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk.

The best thing about this reservoir is the variety of habitats.  On the south side, the swampy area is perfect for Common Yellowthroats and Marsh Wren, whilst on the north side a small wooded area provides opportunity for species such as Summer Tanager, Greater Pewee and a large variety of warblers.