Towards the end of the work day today, Karen Miller reported a Glossy Ibis at Beaver Pond, near Glenmere Lake. Linda Scrima ran for the bird, and not only did she get the ibis, she also located a TRICOLORED HERON! I ran for the bird after work, and fortunately it was still present. The bird was a little bit distant, but views in my scope were spectacular. It was actually a little jarring to see this beautiful bird right here in Orange County. Unfortunately, the bird flew, heading south, right around 6:30. Some of the birders present were going to go to the Liberty Loop to see if it showed up there, but as of this writing, I haven’t heard anything. This is the second documented siting of this species in OC, the previous was found by Ken McDermott in Cornwall Bay, way back in 1982! Congratulations to Linda on another great find.
All images taken at Beaver Pond in Florida, NY on 05/13/24.
Wow! You got great looks at these birds and beautiful shots!! I never saw the Tri-colored standing, which made it difficult for me to ID it at that distance. It never moved, other than to look around a bit. At least the Ibis walked around, did some preening, etc. I’m glad you saw both birds, Matt.
I’m glad you went to Beaver Pond yesterday! And I was glad to get both of them too – it was a fun evening of birding. Matt
Hi Matt!
I’m so grateful for this Blog as I was able to go to the Beaver Pond this evening /5.14.24 and see the Tri colored heron and a Great Egret (there were also some shorebirds I couldn’t ID, and a few Tree swallows.). Each time I read this blog, I learn something.
Many Thanks!
Patty Kiersten
Congrats on the Tricolored! I’m so glad to hear you are finding the blog so useful. Matt