Post-breeding Dispersal & Waders
Henderson County, NC
August 14, 2024
Register by clicking the ‘book now’ button above, or by contacting the Ventures office. We accept credit cards for an additional fee (2.9% for MC, Visa, Discover; 3.9% for AmEx), but you may also pay by bank transfer, cash, check, or money order. This Venture is limited to 8 participants.
Meeting place: Mills River Library Parking Lot, 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC 28759 8:00 AM
An easy morning of birding along roadsides and local wetlands, looking for a selection of post-breeding waders. Insect repellent and comfortable footwear are recommended. Bring water, a snack, and sunscreen.
Every year after the breeding season some birds wander from their hatching sites in search of their own territory. They look for food, suitable habitat, and sometimes just a place to grow up. This is a phenomenon known as post breeding dispersal. Wading birds are some of the most notorious wanderers in the bird world. In July and August, in the North Carolina Mountains, several different species regularly appear and spend a little time here. The most common wandering waders are the Great Egret, Little Blue Heron, and Great Blue Heron, but really any type of wader might show up. In past years we have had Roseate Spoonbill, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, White Ibis, Tricolored Heron, and more.
Not only Waders, but other dispersing species may show up as well – Swallow-tailed Kites and Mississippi Kites dip in and out of one of our local conservation areas. Depending on recent weather conditions, it’s possible to even experience a bit of Shorebirds Migration as well!
You never know what is going to show up in Henderson County!