Pics and Video of the MI White Wagtail

Check out that video!!!!

Straight from Mich-Listers:



Subject: White Wagtail @ Pt. Mouillee - 09 Apr 2011 - pics and video
From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 19:35:39 -0400

As reported earlier today, Adam Byrne, et. al. found a White Wagtail in Cell
3  and Vermet Unit of Pt. Mouillee SGA in Monroe Co.

http://www.pbase.com/jourdaj/image/133786542

Bob Arthurs and I were able to relocate the bird along the SE corner of Cell
3.  I miraculously put my scope down and found the bird in
my field of view.  I was able to get some long-distance shots w/ the 400mm
lens:

http://www.pbase.com/jourdaj/image/133786271

The following are 200% zoomed images:

http://www.pbase.com/jourdaj/image/133786272
http://www.pbase.com/jourdaj/image/133786273
http://www.pbase.com/jourdaj/image/133786274

I was able to get a long-distance digiscoped video.  Wind gusts were high,
so apologies for the shake.  But the bird
appears to be identifiable:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_04SEByTGU

This represents the 3rd (?) record in MI for this species and 1st (?) for
Monroe Co.

For those hoping to look for this bird, it is extremely spooky and very
difficult to see in the mudflats.  Patience is key, and a scope will
be required.

Good luck!

Jerry