Plano Outdoor Learning Center, Collin County, TX

Peter Assmann 2-10-07

Green Heron

On Feb 2, I found a Green Heron in the cattails near the lake in Bob Woodruff Park. First winter record for the park.

Green Heron

Today (Feb 10) this bird popped up briefly from under a fallen tree in the woods behind the Learning Center. I took a photo but couldn't see it clearly at the time, and wasn't able to re-find it later. I thought this might be an Ovenbird at first, but the consensus is that this is a heavily streaked Hermit Thrush.

Hermit Thrush

Another Hermit Thrush

Hermit Thrush

Red-breasted Nuthatch invasion continues.

Red_breasted_Nuthatch

Along with Purple Finches (photo taken Jan 27).

Purple Finch 
Inca Doves are showing up at the Learning Center feeders regularly this winter. Inca Doves
Barred Owl roosting in the woods behind the Learning Center. A pair calling back and forth this morning. Barred Owl
American Snout (Libytheana bachmanii ) American Snout
Fox Squirrel Fox Squirrel