More from Village Creek

I went back to Village Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant for more good birding. There were at least 8 Mississippi Kites overhead when I first arrived. I didn't get any decent pictures of them because it was overcast and there was no contrast between the grey birds and the grey sky. By the time the sun came out most of the had disappeared. But there were plenty of other birds to be seen.

Black-bellied Whistling-ducks

A Little Blue Heron

A Great Blue Heron in silhouette.

Village Creek

Village Creek is a working waste water treatment plant in Arlington. Due to the presence of all the water, some interesting birds are attracted there. I have seen Black-necked Stilts, Indigo Buntings, and a variety of other birds there in the past. This time when I pulled through the gate a female Cardinal posed for me.

Then I saw a bird to add to my life list - the Yellow-headed Blackbird.

And another to check off the list - a Black-bellied Whistling-duck.

And another! I believe this one is a Wilson's Phalarope.

Then I saw the male Yellow-headed Blackbird.

Soaring overhead were two Mississippi Kites.

Whistling-ducks in flight.

If you look closely you will see him eating a dragonfly.

Sunrise at the Lake