Prothonotary Warbler at Wooton’s Landing.

A near perfect day, weather-wise. Lots of sun, warm temps and lots of birds!
I arrived early, and spotted a warbler right away, followed by a large variety of birds who wanted their pictures taken. The Prothonotary is a first for me.

Song Sparrow

I’ve seen a lot of Song Sparrows.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wrens seem to enjoy posing.

Mourning Cloak

I haven’t seen many of these Mourning Cloak butterflies.

Northern Water Snake

I don’t recall getting a picture with the Northern Water Snake’s tongue sticking out before.

Baltimore Oriole

This Orchard Oriole was deep in shadow and I didn’t realize what it was until I uploaded it.

Goldfinch

Goldfinch

I’ve only seen a few Goldfinches this year.

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebird

All you need is good light and a Bluebird .

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

I found this Yellow Rumped Warbler on a quick trip to Truxtun Park this afternoon.

Chipping Sparrow

Chipping Sparrows are getting abundant.

Spotted Sandpiper

Spotted Sandpiper

This is about as close as I’ve ever gotten to a Spotted Sandpiper.

Common Yellowthroat

I saw this Common Yellowthroat Warbler as soon as I entered the park.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers were in every area of the park.

Prothonotary Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

Prothonotary Warbler

Cornell:
“The name “Prothonotary” refers to clerks in the Roman Catholic church, whose robes were bright yellow.”