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Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers (Rockdale County)

I rode horses here after it opened, and noted that this could be a great area for birdwatching.  I'd never heard of anyone birding here, so I figured I would be the first to report.  I extensively birded it and even led a couple groups around it.  Since then, a few birders have carried the torch and still report.

I found the place to be good for warblers.  On a good spring day I could net 20+ species with Swainson's and Prothonotary being reliable.

Also, good for flycatchers, especially  Least and sometimes Alder (this was back when Alder was considered a review species).

The same for Vireos, Thrushes, Wrens (like Sedge and Marsh), Swallows, some sparrows like Lincoln's Sparrow.

Also, had Night-herons and Anhingas.  At the time anhingas were basically considered accidental or casual in the piedmont. 

Best bird was a Bell's Vireo.

Eric Beohm

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Yellow-crowned Night-heron

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Anhinga 07/19/2006

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Bell's Vireo (videoed and relocated by others)