I got a good report on Merkle from the AA Bird Club Facebook page, so I decided to give it a try. I didn’t do as well as others, but it’s a wonderful facility and I’ll definitely try it again.
A short trip to Truxtun this afternoon was productive also.
This Ground Hog greeted me as I entered the sanctuary. I haven’t seen many of these.
Purple Martin houses have also been effective.
This American Redstart Warbler landed on a branch right in front of me at Truxtun. I’ve had trouble getting a good photo of this bird.
This Eastern Kingbird was also at Truxtun. I believe this is the first one I’ve seen there.
This Hermit Thrush is also from Truxtun.
This Brown Thrasher was waiting for me as I approached my truck.
Like many sanctuaries, Merkle has put out Bluebird boxes.
Tree Swallows are plentiful.
I saw several Indigo Buntings.
I was very pleased to find these beautiful Summer Tanagers.
I think this is an Acadian Flycatcher, but they are hard to ID.