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Tringa melanoleuca
A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls. Medium-sized to large shorebird with long, bright yellow legs. A rather long neck and bill. White rump and tail.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife, lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. The refuge is made up of water, marsh, and upland habitat and visitors can hike, observe wildlife, hunt, fish at various times throughout the year. The main focus at Hagerman NWR is providing a winter home for thousands of waterfowl. Foremost among the waterfowl are Canada geese. During fall, winter, and spring, numbers can reach 7,500 or more. Other geese include white-fronted and snow geese, with a scattering of the smaller Ross' geese.
The smaller bird is a Lesser Yellowlegs documented in spotting PN http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/198...
Spotted on Mar 19, 2013
Submitted on Mar 23, 2013
5 Comments
No snow today, but back to just above freezing next two days. Texas has interesting weather, but I did get a couple of nice hiking days lately. Soon we will be back to 100+ days. Have heart your spring is coming :)
Aah good at least you don't have 6" of snow like we do!
Thanks Debbie and Jakubko :) Sun kept coming and going, but it did make for some interesting photos. Good day in all at the refuge.
Beautiful!
What a great name :-) looks like you got a nice day too with the sun shining on the water!