Lynda and I went to Cumberland Marsh Preserve in New Kent this morning.
We saw several new birds and were also treated to a Bald Eagle and Osprey.
While at the viewing platform, we saw and photographed a Waterthrush. I
think it is a Lousiana, Lynda thinks it is a Northern. Even with
various angles and pictures, it is difficult to tell. Comments are
welcome on ID'ing this bird. We also saw a Blue-Gray GnatCatcher that
entertained us for a bit. We headed down toward the dam area and that
is where we observed the eagle and osprey. We also saw and photographed
a Red-Eyed Vireo and several other birds that we are unsure of. This is
one of them:
http://public.fotki.com/bhouston/miscellaneous/nature_pics/20080913-cumberland/dpp3388.html
(maybe an immature Blue Grosbeak?)
All of my pictures can be viewed at:
http://public.fotki.com/bhouston/miscellaneous/nature_pics/20080913-cumberland/
Lynda's are at: http://www.pbase.com/tomlyn/image/103119172
A great page for comparing the two Waterthrush is at:
http://10000birds.com/louisiana-vs-northern-waterthrushes.htm
Barbara
