Monday, April 12, 2010

Lake Michigan and Muskegon Wastewater Weekend Update - Brian Johnson

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On Saturday morning (April 10) along Lake Michigan the first three Caspian Terns of the season flew north over the shoreline. On Sunday (April 11), a breeding-plumage Red-throated Loon joined a progression of 41 Common Loons passing north.

Bufflehead are peaking at Muskegon Wastewater.  I had 783 in the lagoons later in the day. There were also 11 Horned Grebes. At the Muskegon State Game Area I heard four drumming Ruffed Grouse along the Maple River. Barred Owls have been very vocal. I also heard four species of frogs: Wood Frogs are no longer calling, but Gray Treefrogs have joined the chorus of Spring Peepers, Chorus Frogs, and Leopard Frogs.

- Brian Johnson

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