I didn’t get to Gemini Springs too much last month. Early on I was sick for a few days, and then I spent much of my time preparing for and enjoying a two-week visit from my dear in-laws. That said, over three visits I did manage to add 14 new species to my modest Gemini Springs list during October, including Palm Warbler and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. I also picked up seven new BIGBY birds, all on a long walk on October 1st with Arthur.
I also visited Gemini Springs twice during the afternoon on two different weekends, and I was shocked by how crowded it was at the park. I usually walk the trails close to sunrise, mainly during the week, where I have the park almost entirely to myself. I’m glad the park is well-used, but seeing cars parked in the fields I count among my favorite birding spots and watching big boisterous barbecue bashes in spots I’d previously only seen unused was just a bit strange!
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher; October 1, 2011
Your blogger; October 1, 2011
Good snags; October 1, 2011
Palamedes Swallowtail (?); October 1, 2011
Beautiful mushroom; October 1, 2011
Obey the mockingbird; October 1, 2011
Table conference; October 1, 2011
Boat-tailed Grackle; October 2, 2011
Pileated Woodpecker; October 2, 2011
Great Blue Heron; October 30, 2011
Palm Warbler; October 30, 2011
Tree with belly button; October 30, 2011
My favorite birding spot in the park; October 30, 2011
