Scarlet Tanager at Quiet Waters.

Another excellent day!  I met Natalie at Quiet Waters early, and we went warbler hunting while waiting for the sun to get bit higher before tackling the pileated again. It was a fruitful exercise, and the warmer weather seems to have brought out many migrants.

We then spent an hour chasing the pileated, which was also time well spent.

We finished up with a quick look for Wood Ducks, which didn’t pan out, but it was late morning by that time.

Great Blue Heron 2016-17

Great Blue Heron 2016-16

This Great Blue Heron was the only worthwhile image I got while looking for Wood Ducks.

Magnolia Warbler 2016-1

This Magnolia Warbler was high in the trees.

Great Crested Flycatcher 2016-2

Great Crested Flycatcher 2016-1

I’ve heard many Great Crested Flycatchers in the last week, but this is my first decent image.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird 2016-1

This Ruby Throated Hummingbird landed right in front of me.

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Pileated Woodpecker 2016-19

Pileated Woodpecker 2016-17

This Pileated Woodpecker is removing the chick’s fecal sacs from the nest.

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Scarlet Tanager 2016-7

The Scarlet Tanager is a favorite.