This Saturday we spent 2 hours at a location called Three Mile Bend. It's an area along the Red Deer River that was mined for gravel and was not reclaimed. Most of it has been left for 50 years so there is a combination of ponds and forested areas in various stages of recovery.
It can be an excellent birding area in June when there are many warblers along the banks of the river. This Saturday was poor as it's an off leash dog park so there were too many dogs and people for good birding.
We did see 14 species.
You got some nice pictures and it looks like a good place to go walking even if you don't see as many birds. I imagine a lot of people and dogs would keep the birds away. Although if you saw 14 species the trip was not too bad.
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ReplyDeletePretty views of the river. It is a shame the dogs were running free, spooking the birds. It looks like a great area for birding. Take care, enjoy your day!
14 species sounds pretty good to me.
ReplyDeleteClear days make the water so blue.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful place. And even with dogs you got to see 14 different species of birds. Thanks for the trip. :-)
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ReplyDeleteLooks like nice scenery, even if you didn't see too many birds.
It's good to see the land being reclaimed. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see a wild area where you can just relax and enjoy what’s there. Fourteen species sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice place to bird watch. A good outing with spotting 14 different species of birds. Too bad it was crowded but you did ok.
ReplyDeleteA great area to be in.
ReplyDeleteA lovely walk. How nice you had so many bird finds.
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ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great walk, though.
It is a beautiful area for birding.
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