Yellow Rumped Warbler at Greenbury Point

Another gorgeous day for the novice birder. Temps in the high 50s early, quickly warming to the 70s. I had my shirt off by 9:00.
I decided to concentrate on the best spots at Greenbury this morning, so I did a quick tour of Possum Point, then headed to the tree farm at Greenbury, where I spent over 2 hours. I didn’t get any great birds, but I got a few good shots.

Full Moon

It’s hard to pass up a full moon. 6:55 AM at Possum Point.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

The sky was an unusually intense shade of blue this morning.

Deer

Deer

Several deer were grazing in the tree farm when I arrived.

Eastern Phoebe

I’ve seen many Eastern Phoebes perched on bare limbs or wires, but this perch .seems unusual.

Carolina Wren

The song of the Carolina Wren is constant in the mornings. but they are sometimes hard to spot.

Northern Flicker

I don’t often see Northern Flickers in this area.

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

If I’m reading the book right, this Yellow Rumped Warbler is a juvenile.


Yellow Rumped Warbler

Here’s a look at the eponymous rump.


Palm  Warbler

Palm  Warbler

Palm  Warbler

Palm  Warbler

The Palm Warbler is a lovely bird, but it helps when he poses in a colorful bush like this one.

Bluebird

Bluebirds were out in abundance.

Eastern Phoebe

If this Eastern Phoebe had been any closer, I would have had to back up to focus.

Magnolia Warbler

This appears to be a Magnolia Warbler.

Song Sparrow

This Song Sparrow appeared just as I was leaving.

Monarch Butterfly

There are still many Monarch Butterflies around.