March 12, 2026
Horned Grebe at the Celery Farm
My first ever here. And the spring arrivals are arriving! The grebe was No. 186 on my Celery Farm life…
Had a great rip to Forsythe over the weekend. Did the drive around the eight-mile loop, then walked a couple of miles on a trail.
Had 42 species in all. Highlights included a ton of Snow Geese, several Brants, a Marsh Hawk, a perched Peregrine, a Bald Eagle, several Eastern Bluebirds, and plenty of duckage.
One caveat: Check with the wildlife refuge's Facebook page before you go. When Patty and I went back Monday morning, the drive was closed without warning or explanation … Saw no mention of the closure on Sunday.
You can visit the Facebook page here.