I was joined by 3 lovely ladies this morning at Governor Bridge. Diane, Dianne and Linda V. are members of the AABC and were able to get some time to explore with me, and we knocked ’em dead. Many warblers showed up early, along with some other nice birds, and the ladies kept birding while I searched for bugs.
A good time was had by all.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Carolina Wren at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Despite promising weather, migrating birds were scarce this morning. A sunny sky seemed to indicate a good day, but warblers were few and far between.
A Carolina Wren posed nicely, but the bugs were more photogenic.
Black Throated Green Warbler at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Sunny mornings always seem to be the best, and today was no exception. A large flock of warblers showed up around 7:30, including many Black Throated Greens, Magnolias, Blackburnians and Chestnuts were there as well, and Red Eyed Vireos were plentiful. Although I’ve seen a few Ruby Crowned Kinglets, these are my first decent images.The bugs treated me well also.
Tufted Titmouse at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Green Heron at Governor Bridge Natural Area
A cloudy and overcast morning made birding difficult, and probably hindered the morning flight of migrants. I managed to find a few birds, including the FOS Ruby Crowned Kinglet, but it was a disappointment overall.
The bugs treated me better, and, with Graeme’s help, I captured several good bugs.
Rose Breasted Grosbeak at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Even though we must be getting overdue for rain, I welcomed another cloudless day with great temps. I got to Governor Bridge around dawn, and 45 minutes later the birds started coming around. Once again there was a good variety of warblers, and a couple of other migrants made for a great day.
I’m including some birds and bugs from yesterday because I didn’t have time to process everything.
Connecticut Warbler at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Warblers, warblers everywhere and hardly time to think.
I’ve wondered about my strategy of going to the same place so many times, but I wonder no longer. I was surrounded by warblers for an hour or so, including the relatively rare Connecticut Warbler. Several other birds made it into a near perfect day.
I did find a few bugs, but I didn’t spend much time on them.
Common Yellowthroat Warbler at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Gray Catbird at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Magnolia Warbler at Governor Bridge Natural Area
Today was a bit more cloudy, but there was still enough good light for a few images. The warbler flock wasn’t as large or varied, but we still have two or so weeks of migration left.
I also found a few decent bugs.