VA Birders,
I haven't yet seen the large warbler waves that are the usual in my yard during
this season, but several species are still moving through. Today 35 species
showed up. A bright male PRAIRIE WARBLER appeared near the yard pond and
searched for insects. 3 BLACK-THROATED GREENS, 1 BLUE-WINGED, 1 CHESTNUT-SIDED,
2 HOODED WARBLERS, and 2 YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS came through at different
times this morning. 2 EASTERN PHOEBES and 1 EASTERN WOOD PEWEE hawked for
insects. Both RED-EYED and WHITE-EYED VIREOS made an appearance, as did 21
CEDAR WAXWINGS and 2 INDIGO BUNTINGS. The resident RED-SHOULDERED HAWK could be
heard calling as it circled out over the valley. The biggest surprise was
seeing a flock of 25 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS passing overhead, flying in a southerly
direction. I don't think I have seen very many of that species migrating during
the morning. A SCARLET TANAGER competed with a flock of 5 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS
for Virginia Creeper berries. Yesterday these two species were joined in the
feast by a SUMMER TANAGER that was more orange than green. You can see a photo
of the bird at http://www.bcplnet.org/birdclub/gallery/SumTanager.htm ;
Enjoy the birds,
Roger Mayhorn
Grundy, VA
Buchanan County
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