Wilson’s Warbler at Terrapin Nature Park.

A sunny day and plenty of good birds! This can be a tough hobby sometimes, but a day like today can make up for all the lousy days. I’ve seen busier days, but today was still exceptional. Plenty of warblers, including a lifer, good light and more than a few migrants made for a wonderful morning.

My back was starting to hurt, but I made another stop at CBEC to see if any wading birds were around (they weren’t) and gave the Tree Swallows another try, with some success.

Cattle Egret 2016-11

Two Cattle Egrets flew over the big pond.

Blue Grosbeak 2016-1

This a female Blue Grosbeak, a bird I don’t often see at Terrapin.

Starling 2016-3

I believe this is a juvenile Starling.

Red Winged Blackbird 2016-19

Red Winged Blackbirds look good in the right setting.

White Throated Sparrow 2016-10

May seems late for a White Throated Sparrow to be here.

Tree Swallow 2016-45

There are many Tree Swallow boxes at CBEC.

Tree Swallow 2016-46

I’m learning the tricks of Tree Swallow flight shots.

Eastern Kingbird 2016-6

Eastern Kingbird 2016-7

Eastern Kingbirds seem to be numerous at the moment.

Palm Warbler 2016-6

Palm Warbler 2016-4

Palm Warbler 2016-5

This Palm Warbler, like many, let me get quite close.

Yellow Warbler 2016-3 Yellow Warbler 2016-2 Yellow Warbler 2016-7 Yellow Warbler 2016-6 Yellow Warbler 2016-5

Yellow Warbler 2016-4

I saw more Yellow Warblers today than any previous day.

Common Yellowthroat Warbler 2016-4

Common Yellowthroat Warbler 2016-5

This is a female Common Yellowthroat Warbler.

Indigo Bunting 2016-2

Indigo Bunting 2016-3

This is only my second Indigo Bunting of the year.

Wilson's Warbler 2016-2

Wilson's Warbler 2016-1

Cornell: “A common warbler of willow thickets in the West and across Canada, the Wilson’s Warbler is easily identified by its yellow underparts and black cap.”