Yellow Breasted Chats returned to Greenbury Point a few days ago, as they have each year for the past ten. I have yet to see a nest or chicks. but their bizarre song reverberates throughout the area, and even out to the actual point.
I’m maintaining a Trumpeter watch almost daily, and have high hopes.
A few migrating birds have begun showing up. I could probably get more species by travelling further, but gas is well over $4.00 now, and that’s too much. In truth, there are still areas of Greenbury and Quiet Waters I haven’t explored, and I don’t miss driving longer distances.
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This Bald Eagle flew quite close to me.
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Mockingbirds tend to be in the exact same place each time I visit.
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There are many Blue Jays about at the moment.
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I got a gimbal head for my tripod which may help with smoother videos.
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This Chipping Sparrow was at Greenbury Point.
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I’ve seen 4 Green Herons so far this year.
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Any MD marsh is now filled with singing Red Winged Blackbirds.
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This Trumpeter Swan is just stretching.
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I usually see several Ospreys every day.
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This Crow was relaxing at Jonas Green Park.
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A few Goldfinches are hanging out at Jonas Green Park.
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Spotted Sandpipers are one of the most common sandpipers.
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I can’t pass up a good Cardinal.
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This Great Blue Heron is probably feeding chicks, but I haven’t seen them yet.
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Swamp Sparrows are creatures of the marsh.
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Look closely to see two owlets.
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Those with good hearing will find many Common Yellowthroat Warblers in any MD marsh.
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This Brown Thrasher was foraging at Greenbury Point.
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First Blue Grosbeak of the season.
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This Yellow Breasted Chat was more cooperative than most. They sing loudly, but not often from an exposed perch.