I saw the roseate spoonbill from the Tschache Pool tower on Tuesday! It was on a limb off to the right, it was pink and it had a definite spoonbill! Within a matter of seconds, it turned around and dropped down behind the vegetation. I didn’t have time to get a picture.

A wood stork has been seen from the East Road Overlook in the south western part of Knox-Marsellus Marsh. We saw a pair of ring-necked pheasants just below the East Road overlook (pic included). I haven’t seen a hen pheasant in many years. I would guess with all the ruckus out there with the wood stork those guys have moved to a quieter location.

The swamp rose-mallow or rose mallow, a member of the hibiscus family, is making a showy presence along the Wildlife Drive and other locations (pic included). Some of the “sea of green” that you see in the Main Pool is smartweed that will provide seed for the migrating ducks this fall (pic included).

There is lots to experience at Montezuma. Come on out, respect the birds and enjoy!
Jackie 🙂