Good reports got me out to Sandy Point yesterday, but it was a disappointing day. Technical problems kept me from posting, so I’ll include a few images here.
Today I went to Terrapin and did much better. A quick trip to Truxtun in the afternoon was also productive.
Not a great photo in the dim light, but this the year’s first Acadian Flycatcher.
The first two images are from Truxtun, where this Red Eyed Vireo came down from the treetops to investigate the call I played on my Android.
This Grackle was vigorously scratching in the leaves on the forest floor.
This White Throated Sparrow is staying in the area somewhat late.
Carolina Wrens just love to sing.
There’s no shortage of Rabbits.
Yellow Rumped Warblers continue to be the dominant warbler at Terrapin.
Tree Swallows are doing well in most of the places I visit.
Eastern Kingbirds are starting to show up in numbers.
The Terrapin Wood Ducks remain reliable.
The song of the Cardinal can be heard everywhere.
This is my first good look at an adult male Rose Breasted Grosbeak.
This Black Throated Blue Warbler is from Sandy Point.
Yellow Billed Cuckoo from yesterday.
A Sandy Point Catbird.
This female Indigo Bunting preened for several minutes.
We heard this White Eyed Vireo from a long distance.