Other Creatures
The most interesting mammal sighting was a Patagonian Cavy sighted by Jeff. This imported mammal is often described as a cross
between a rabbit and a kangaroo. These animals are sometimes raised for food. Win found a DOR specimen in McCormick County earlier
this Spring. Other mammals seen included Whitetail Deer, Opossum, Raccoon, Beaver, Gray Squirrel, and Fox Squirrel.
I did not keep a list of all birds seen. Prothonotary Warblers and Great-crested Flycatchers were abundant. Great Blue Herons,
Little Blue Herons, and Great Egrets were frequently seen. Red-headed Woodpeckers, Flickers, and Pileated Woodpeckers were seen
and heard. Mississippi Kites and Swallow-tail Kites were spotted. Broadwing Hawks were often seen hunting on the roadways. Red-tailed Hawks,
Red-shouldered Hawks, and Ospreys were also seen. Barred Owls were seen hunting the roadways. Paul called a Barred Owl to him during
a rain downpour. Wild Turkeys were fairly ubiquitous.
Great Egret, Ardea alba
