Northern Waterthrush at Governor Bridge Natural Area

Early Fall is the time to be a birder in MD! It was a bit cloudy, but temps were in the high 60s and never got too high. It took a while, but I found a couple of migrant flocks in the trees around the pond near the parking lot.
Several warblers cooperated, and the insect haul was righteous.

Tennessee Warbler

Another Tennessee Warbler. Definite migrant.


Northern  Waterthrush

Northern  Waterthrush

Northern  Waterthrush

This Northern Waterthrush is a first for me.

Northern Flicker

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Northern Flicker.

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler
Black and White Warbler

Black and White Warbler

This Black and White Warbler posed with a White Eyed Vireo.

Downy  Woodpecker

Downy Woodpeckers are becoming more visible.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

I often see Red Bellied Woodpeckers on this dead tree.

Northern Parula

Northern Parula

Northern Parula

This Northern Parula is probably a migrant.

Flycatcher

I’m not sure which Empidonax Flycatcher this is.

Catbird

Catbirds are everywhere.

Chestnut Sided Warbler

This Chestnut Sided Warbler was partially obscured.

Magnolia Warbler

This Magnolia Warbler was the first bird I saw this morning.

Moth 9

Moth 8

Caterpillar 12

Caterpillar 13

Grasshopper 2

Moth 7Leafhopper (Speckled Sharpshooter)

Bug 4Leafhopper (Speckled Sharpshooter)

Bug 3Leafhopper (Speckled Sharpshooter)

Wasp 1

Spider 8

Spider 4

Spider 5

Spider 6

Spider 7

Moth 11

The bugs were very good to me today.

The bugs were very good to me today.