by Richard Hollis | Sep 19, 2019 | Birds, Plants
There were 3 Birders and we walked 1.5 miles. This week’s Crew17 species: Wood Duck 7, Mourning Dove 10, Bald Eagle 1, Red-headed Woodpecker 8, Northern Flicker 1, Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 [heard calling as we were getting ready to leave], Great Crested...
by Richard Hollis | Aug 8, 2019 | Birds
Birdwalk at FW Kent Park 8 7 19 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM 2 other birders joined me on this beautiful morning. We walked about 1.0 mile. It was hot and very humid but better birding than last trip. 24 species: Wood Duck 11, Mourning Dove...
by Richard Hollis | Jul 22, 2019 | Birds, Nature's Oddities, Plants
ICBC Trip to F.W. Kent Park, Johnson County Jul 17, 2019 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM1.04 mile(s) Heavily leaved trees, very humid, hot. 5 birders ranging from 70s to preschool. 24 species at the park, 1 more on the way home.Killdeer 1 [Goose Lake, N Liberty],...
by Richard Hollis | Jul 19, 2019 | Plants, Uncategorized
I am sure I have seen this tree for years. It is the W of the entrance to the CEC at FW Kent Park. But one day a year or two ago, I really saw it and realized how much I like this tree. It has real character and you can see most of it. There are other trees that I...
