I visited this neighborhood park this morning. It includes backyards and
woods, some wet meadows and a stream. On a sunny morning like today, it looks
like dynamite habitat. Last year (May 2014) I had my highest-ever day for
warblers, and this park contributed most of them.
Today was different. I found 19 total species in 90 minutes starting at
sunrise. All were common summer residents. The most interesting one to me was
a female Scarlet Tanager.
I have to guess that either migration is mostly over; or else, I was too early.
It was really chilly there!!
Steve Johnson
Fairfax, Virginia
