Managed to squeeze in about 75 minutes of birding and wildflower photography
today from 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. before the rain started. Heard lots of singing
birds, though overall species diversity in the short time I was there was low
(21 species).
Highlights for me included nice looks at Hooded Warbler (2), Worm-eating
Warbler (2), Ovenbird (3 plus 6 or more heard only), Scarlet Tanager (8+) and
an equal number of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. Had just a brief glance at a
Cerulean male. Loads of American Redstarts as usual, which are always fun to
watch. Saw a few Red-eyed Vireos, Yellow-throated Vireo and a Warbling Vireo.
Heard but couldn't find a couple of Kentucky Warblers and a Winter Wren.
Mike Carlo
Sterling
