Birds of Frenchmans Creek_Guidebook and Checklist_2020_Updat

The double crested cormorant is a member of the cormo- rant family of seabirds. Its habitat is near rivers and lakes as well as in coastal areas, and is widely distributed across North America, from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska down to Florida and Mexico.

The fish crow is a species of crow associated with wetland habitats in the eastern and southeastern United States.

Look for Glossy Ibises in shallow freshwater wetlands, as well as brackish and saltwater wetlands, mangroves, and rice fields. Glossy Ibises can be seasonal or very local, so asking local birders can help locate one. Look for a tall bird (or ​flock of birds) foraging slowly in open wetlands or flying with neck and feet outstretched.

The gray catbird, also spelled grey catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the “catbird” genus Dumetella.

The great blue heron can adapt to almost any wet- land habitat in its range. It may be found in numbers in fresh and saltwater marshes, mangrove swamps, flooded meadows, lake edges, or shorelines. It is quite adaptable and may be seen in heavily developed areas as long as they hold bodies of fish-bearing water.