Nesting Acadian Flycatcher at Truxtun Park

A typical June day, with temps in the eighties early in the day. I left the house around 5:30 AM and went to Possum Point, The Nature Center at USNA and Truxtun Park.


This Yellow Breasted Chat greeted me early on.

Blue Grosbeak
I saw several Blue Grosbeaks.

Cardinal
This female Cardinal was co-habiting this shrub with a female Goldfinch.

Grackle
These two Grackles are probably planning the day’s activities.

Fox Sparrow
I’ve grown to like the House Finch.


A female Goldfinch posed for several minutes, even as several joggers went by.

Cardinal
It would be difficult to escape the sound of Male Cardinals serenading.

Osprey
This Osprey flew off his perch just as I snapped the shutter.

Great Crested Flycatcher
I’ve been watching this nesting Acadian Flycatcher for nearly two weeks, and the incubation period is about the same. I wouldn’t be surprised to see some chicks very soon.

4 thoughts on “Nesting Acadian Flycatcher at Truxtun Park

  1. Your photos are very nice, but FYI, your Great-crested is actually an Acadian Flycatcher. The bird you have labeled a Fox Sparrow is actually a fledgling House Finch. Fox Sparrows breed well north of here. The subtle differences between species can be tricky.

  2. Thanks, Mark. Someone else pointed that out, and it’s not the first time I’ve had trouble with an ID. So much to learn.

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