Haven’t been out much over the last few days with the constant rain and lower temps. This afternoon the rain stopped and I got a chance to head out and about. I went over to the tried and true East Gallatin Recreation Area, and I discovered that the area was under a foot and half of rushing chocolate milk-colored river.
I was able to pick up Black-headed Grosbeak, Yellow Warbler, and Northern Waterthrush.
Disappointed in that I could not complete my planned route, I headed over to Cherry River. The usual cast of characters with a Common Yellowthroat providing some great views as it sang. I ran into a guy who mentioned that he had seen 9 White-faced Ibis over at East Main wetland.
The Ibises did not disappoint as they were resting and feedings in a temporarily flooded area, and great displaying Calliope Hummingbird were added to the day’s list. As I was leaving the area, I came across a Western Terrestrial Garter Snake that posed nicely for a few photos.
It was nice that the weather had finally cooperated and that I had some time to think as my life is going through a big change. I’ve been on that edge of better things ahead and despair. Not that I want to be melancholic, but I hope that things will work out.
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