Cooper’s Hawk at Greenbury Point

Yet another fine Fall day, even if it does make you wonder if it’s a bit too warm for this time of year. Quiet Waters is closed on Tuesdays, but gas is still expensive, so I went to Greenbury Point, which is only a few miles.
I found a nice variety of birds, and noticed that the Navy has done some extensive land clearing in order to remove some invasive plant species. They destroyed a lot of good habitat, but it may be good in the long run.

White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrows will be with us until Spring.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

I often see Red Bellied Woodpeckers in this large tree near the Nature Center.

Field Sparrow

Field Sparrow

Field Sparrows lost a lot of habitat in the clearing process.

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

This Eastern Phoebe has found a nice meal.

Cowbird

There were several Cowbirds soaking up the rays in a large tree.

Cooper's Hawk

I saw several Cooper’s Hawks and a Bald Eagle when I first arrived.

Carolina Wren

This Carolina Wren was singing loudly.

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebird

The Navy has put a lot of effort into promoting the Bluebird population.

Yellow  Rumped Warbler

Yellow  Rumped Warbler

Yellow  Rumped Warbler

Yellow  Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warblers are present in large numbers.