After yesterday’s bonanza it made sense to try Artemesia again. It was about as good as yesterday, with better weather.
The birds are about the same as yesterday, which is OK as they’re good birds.
Migration is definitely picking up. I’m hearing reports of good birds everywhere, and I hope to stay busy for a few weeks.
Artemesia Dawn.
Two Caspian Terns are still fishing in the lake.
I found this Swamp Sparrow as I was leaving the park.
This Northern Rough Winged Sparrow let me get quite close.
Palm Warblers are still abundant.
This may be the same Eastern Bluebird I saw yesterday.
This Green Heron probably just arrived.
I found the Spotted Sandpiper in better light than yesterday.
This Mourning Dove may be gathering nesting material.
This colorful Cardinal may be freshly molted.
Wood Ducks are nesting everywhere.
Barn Swalllows are arriving in numbers now.
This Cliff Swallow isn’t always easy to pick out from the Barn Swallows.
Only a few Canada Geese remain in the area.
This Bonaparte’s Gull was a surprise.
This Cliff Swallow isn’t always easy to pick out from the Barn Swallows.