White Eyed Vireo at Wooton’s Landing

I had pretty much determined to go back to Wooton’s after yesterday’s bonanza, and the perfect weather just confirmed my plan.
After performing a couple of necessary chores, I set out around 7:45 and arrived at Wooton near 8:15.
The variety wasn’t as good, but the White Eyed Vireo was a first, and many birds were willing to pose.

White Eyed Vireo

White Eyed Vireo

White Eyed Vireo

Cornell:”A small and secretive bird of shrubby areas of the eastern and southern United States, the White-eyed Vireo is more noticeable for its explosive song than its looks.”


Bluebird

Bluebird

I watched this Bluebird for a while, and he seemed determined to beat this grub to death by slamming it against the branch.

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

This Tree Swallow was gathering nesting material.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 35

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 36

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher 34

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

This Blue Gray Gnatcatcher was feeding her young. Look closely to see the well camouflaged nest.

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroats were singing all along the marsh trail.

Two Tailed Swallowtail

Butterflies are beginning to appear in large numbers. I believe this is a Two Tailed Swallowtail.

Beaver

I haven’t seen many Beavers out in the open like this guy.

Belted Kingfisher

There was more than a little luck involved in getting this Belted Kingfisher.