Got some great looks at the new arrivals at Sandy River Reservoir this
morning right before the rain. There were a few birds still on and above
the lake including three female RED-BREASTED MERGANSERS, some
DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANTS, a couple BONAPARTE'S GULLS, and a surprise
FORSTER'S TERN (only the fifth regional record)! The forest, however, was a
buzz with warbler songs where I picked out OVENBIRDS, NORTHERN PARULAS, and
a few PRAIRIE WARBLERS among others; even the YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS were
dusting off their vocal chords. Near the boat ramp I had a cooperative
WHITE-EYED VIREO, EASTERN KINGBIRD, and EASTERN BLUEBIRD. I logged 37
species overall in about an hour.
Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/65924095@N06/
Full Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S22861929
Evan Spears
Farmville, VA
