Vociferous by nature and by scientific name (Charadrius vociferus) the Killdeer gets its common name from the sound of its shrill, far-carrying cry as it circles in flight.
Photo by Gary Shackelford
Goose Pond Bird Count: Waterfowl and a Surprise Shorebird
Since 1980, we have conducted two waterfowl pair counts at Goose Pond each year: An early count in late April or early May with a focus on Mallards, and a later one with a focus on other nesting waterfowl. When conducting these counts, we also record numbers for all species.
Photo by Kelly Colgan Azar
