Frank, Great list. The Lane is one of my favorite places to bird. It is
magical (someone told me it's akin to a religious experience) this time of
year. You were lucky to hear the Swainson's. I had my very first one ever (a
lifer) yesterday at the corner of Douglas Rd. and Rte. 17 just off the Canal
Trail (Dismal Swamp) in Chesapeake. I was thrilled needless to say and
savoured every minute the bird sang. It was only feet away. Of course I
never saw it. But boy did I try!! Best, Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Fogarty" <fogartyfa@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "va-bird" <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2015 3:44 PM
Subject: [Va-bird] Dismal Swamp - Jericho Ditch Lane and Hudnell Ditch
Hi all,
I birded around the north end of Great Dismal Swamp NWR this morning and
was glad I made the trip. While I didn't run across anything truly unusual,
it was probable the birdiest I have ever seen the swamp. The overcast, mild
morning meant lots of avian activity, with most singers still going strong
even at 10 and 11am.
Highlights:
4 Swainson's Warbler (3 on Jericho Ditch Lane, 1 about 100yds down Hudnell
Ditch)
40 Prairie Warbler (Hard to believe how many were along Hudnell)14 Black-and-White Warbler (Hudnell)
2 Barred Owl (Jericho Ditch Lane)
5 Hermit Thrush (singing at both locations)
1 Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Hudnell)
3 American Redstart (2 miles down Hudnell)
4 Hooded Warbler (Jericho Ditch Lane)
Heaps of Prothonotary Warbler (Everywhere)
Other animals (inspired by Bob Ake)
Butterflies:
Lots of Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)
Lots of Azures (Celastrina ladon)
Henry's Elfin (Incisalia henrici)
Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucous)
Falcated Orangetip (Anthocharis midea)
Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes)
Turtles:
Eastern Painted Turtle
Spotted Turtle
Northern Red-bellied Cooter
Yellow-bellied Slider
Plus 3 River Otter
Good birds,
Frank Fogarty
Hampton
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