Magic Tree at Governor Bridge Natural Area

Today was as close to perfect weather as I’ve seen in a long time. Temps in the low 70s, clear skies and just a slight breeze. I left the house around 6:OO AM, and was at Governor Bridge by 6:30. It would have been sooner, but the off-ramp to 301 S. was closed for repairs.
After looping through the canoe launch area, I settled down in front of my favorite group of trees, and it really paid off. This area has plenty of berries, as well as insects, and a number of birds were feeding rapidly. I stood in one place for nearly two hours, and took some ungodly number of photos.
Catbird

Catbird

Catbird

Catbird

Catbird

Catbirds were everywhere, feeding rapidly.


Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpecker

This Red Bellied Woodpecker was also taking advantage of the berries.


Great Crested Flycatcher

Great Crested Flycatcher

I haven’t seen as many Great Crested Flycatchers as last year.


Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Not great images, but I felt lucky to get this Ruby Throated Hummingbird at all.


Robin

Many Robins were chowing down as well.


Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak
Blue Grosbeak

Blue Grosbeak

The Blue Grosbeaks were feeding on insects.


Cardinal

Cardinal

Cardinals joined in the feeding frenzy also.


Ruby Throated Hummingbird
Ruby Throated Hummingbird

The secret to feeding on nectar is a long tongue.

Indigo Bunting

This Indigo Bunting spends a lot of time on top of a particular tree.


Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are still feeding in large numbers.


Eastern Phoebe

This Eastern Phoebe was flycatching from this snag in the big lake.