I spent a few hours this morning walking the property at George
Washington' s Ferry Farm in Stafford County. The cold front last night
produced one of those perfect birding days we all enjoy just a few times
a year.
Highlights include:
Northern Flicker - 6+
Eastern Phoebe - 3
House Wren - 3
Golden-crowned Kinglet - 8+
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 6+
Gray Catbird -2
Brown Thrasher -1
Tennessee Warbler - 1
Nashville Warbler - 1
Northern Parula - 2
Cape May Warbler - 3
Yellow-rumped Warbler - several flocks, with one having a partial
leucistic bird - bold white in portions of the head, nape and breast.
Palm Warbler - 12+
American Redstart - 1 - missing its' tail feathers!
Common Yellowthroat - 1
Song Sparrow - 3
Swamp Sparrow - 3
White-throated Sparrow - 1
And, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the feeder outside my window as I
type this message!
Best,
Paul Nasca
Fredericksburg, VA
nasca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
