October 27, 2026
Monday Mystery Answered
On Monday I wrote… Yesterday morning, top Celery Farm Nature Preserve birder Julie McCall saw an unusual-looking hawk over the…
Just back from a trip in time to see the Mandarin Duck at the CF — the second record that I am aware of. The bird is distant — off to the left of the Warden's Watch by the farthest Wood Duck Box (near the Mallard Box). "X" marks the spot. As of 2:50 p.m. today.
First one was on Thanksgiving Eve 2010, and I missed it. Link is here.
If anyone has a good pic of this new guy they'd like to share…
Yes, both birds were likely released here, and yes, there is a prime suspect…