Birds we observed from our Castalia Nature Sanctuary property.
That would include any bird visible from the property.
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In the spring of 2024, we begin making this piece of land a registered Nature Sanctuary for wildlife with natural feeding grounds and bird accommodations.
A pollinator garden, fruit trees, and bushes are being implemented using permaculture gardening methods.
We also erect a blind for wildlife observations.
Plans include a picnic and resting area and signs explaining the site’s goals and wildlife found there.
Castalia Marsh Yard list as of 2024.
Disclaimer: All of the photos are ours but not necessarily the ones taken during the observation..
025 – Rose-breasted Grosbeak
024 – Nashville Warbler
023 – Great Blue Heron
022 – Double-crested Cormorant
021 – Least Sandpiper
020 – European Starling – 2024-04-28
019 – Ruby-crowned Kinglet – 2024-04-28
018 – Tree Swallow – 2024-04-28
017 – Yellow-rumped Warbler – 2024-04-23
016 – Song Sparrow – 2024-04-23
015 – Black-capped Chickadee – 2024-04-23
014 – Common Raven – 2024-04-23
013 – American Crow – 2024-04-23
012 – Eastern Phoebe – 2024-04-23
011 – Herring Gull – 2024-04-23
010 – Merlin – 2024-04-17
009 – Short-eared Owl – 2024-04-17
008 – Bald Eagle – 2024-04-17
007 – Northern Harrier – 2024-04-17
006 – Great Black-backed Gull – 2024-04-17
005 – Greater Yellowlegs – 2024-04-17
004- Red-breasted Merganser – 2024-04-17
003 – American Black Duck – 2024-04-17
002 – Mallard – 2024-04-17
001 – Canada Goose – 2024-04-17
These are some of the greatest birds that we have observed in Castalia Marsh over the years.
Burrowing Owl – 2017-08-02
Sandhill Crane – 2018-05-17 – Reported by Karen Miller and Roger LeBlanc at the same time.
It was only seen for a couple of days.
Snowy Egret – From 2021-07-06 until 2021-09-25, reported by Jaden Barney
and again in 2022-05-17 by myself.
Observed with Irene on 2021-07-26,
There were others mentioned at Castalia in 2018, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 1985, 1984 and 1983.
LeConte’s Sparrow – found by Maureen Mark on 2021-09-13 and observed until 2021-09-18
Observed with Irene on 2021-09-17
Western Cattle Egret found by myself on 2021-11-01 and observed until 2021-11-09
Observed with Irene on 2021-11-01, 03 and 09.
Another mention at Castalia Marsh by Alain Clavette on 2017-10-21
Stilt Sandpiper – Found by myself on 2022-09-08 and observed until 2022-09-29
Observed with Irene on 2023-08-19
Other mentions over the years in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2008, 1990, 1984 and 1977
Little Blue Heron – reported by Ken Edwards on 2023-08-12 and observed until 2023-08-21
Observed with Irene 2023-080-16 and 2023-08-19
Other mentions in 2021, 2006, and 1990
