Sawinson’s Thrush at Governor Bridge Natural Area

What a day! Near perfect weather and birds in abundance. I haven’t seen a Sawinson’s Thrush for a long time, and several warblers posed well. Other birds were cooperative as well.
A weird bug topped the day.

Brown Thrasher

This Brown Thrasher stayed in place for several minutes.

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

I don’t recall seeing this many Magnolia Warblers in past years.

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanagers continue to migrate.

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

Lots of Red Eyed Vireos today.

Cape May Warbler

Cape May Warbler

Cape May Warbler

Cape May Warblers are heading to the Caribbean and South America.

Northern Cardinal

This female Northern Cardinal will winter near here.

Swainson's Thrush

Swainson’s Thrush is not particularly striking, but I haven’t seen many.

Rose Breasted Grosbeak

This Rose Breasted Grosbeak is a female.

Blackburnian Warbler

Blackburnian Warblers are very striking in the Spring.

Monkey Slug Moth Caterpillar

This bizarre looking dude is a Monkey Slug Moth Caterpillar.