Howard -
1. This is pretty clear on their Web site. Just Friday.
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Occoquan_Bay/Visit/DeerHunt.html
2. Last eBird report was 1/5
3. Last eBird report was 1/4. The AMWO are randy little buggers who
apparently court the females almost 12 months a year. However I
suspect the current weather has settled their hash for the moment; if
we get a patch of warmer, above freezing weather, they may start
calling. I think of the active aerial displays while migrating as more
in the March time frame.
Russ
On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM, Howard Wu <howiewu1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi, all --
I have a few questions:
1. Is Occoquan Bay NWR open for general visitation this weekend? I
understand today (1/9) it is closed for deer hunting, and I tried to email
them (bad address, bounced back) and call them (nobody picked up the
phone), but to no avail. I don't know if, when it is closed for deer
hunting on Fridays, does it remain so until next Monday?
2. GWFG at Belle Haven/Dyke Marsh -- is this bird still there? I have not
seen any reports on eBird since 1/5, but that could be that the birders,
rather than the birds, have hunkered down after the snow :-)
3. Woodcock viewing? I think it is about time the Woodcocks are having
their courting rituals again, in fact there were a few reports at Occoquan
Bay. I understand Huntley Meadows Park is also a good place to see them
(the hike and bike section), and sometimes even Dyke Marsh. Any other
places?
Thanks and have a nice weekend.
Howard Wu
Herndon, VA
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