Recent rains along the east coast and especially in North Carolina have elevated the Tar and Neuse Rivers in eastern NC to flood stages. The smaller feeder creeks to these rivers are backed up as well, flooding many of our flatland fields at their low points. This farm site has many low pockets in the fields now filled with water. One of the consequences of this is the presence of bird species that are not normally seen here. Photos below include shots of Greater Yellowlegs, which I have not previously seen here. Canada Geese are also feeding in these low spots. It is Saturday morning as I write this and has been raining again all night, so I worry that the streams will rise even higher than they are now.
Also in the photos are more pics of early spring arrivals, and quite a few of these are flying images, which are my favorites, but are harder to obtain. I have enjoyed seeing the different species, but we are all praying for a few drier days to let the abundance of water move on by! Enjoy the pics below.
Also in the photos are more pics of early spring arrivals, and quite a few of these are flying images, which are my favorites, but are harder to obtain. I have enjoyed seeing the different species, but we are all praying for a few drier days to let the abundance of water move on by! Enjoy the pics below.
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