I took my yearly hike out to Jupiter’s Boulder in Black Rock Forest to try for Ruffed Grouse. As with the last 6 years, I did not have any success with my target species . But, it was still a birdy and enjoyable hike. I hit the trail just after sunrise and covered around 5 miles. I observed a total of 35 species; all were expected species. Highlights included a low flyover of a Broad-winged Hawk while I relaxed on Jupiter’s Boulder, eating my Cliff Bar breakfast, and getting fantastic looks at an Acadian Flycatcher which was vocalizing nonstop with with its excellent call of “peeet-SAH!”.
Sounds like a great hike Matt! I hope there are still some Grouse out there so one day you can find one. John
It was John. I’ll keep going out there in hopes of getting lucky again. The only year I had them out there was 2018! Thanks for checking in. Matt
Sounds like a great day!
It was! It’s nice to plan things to take on the summer doldrums of birding. Matt