Spring Warblers are Here!

Another perfect Spring day had me travelling to Patuxent NWR early, followed by a quick afternoon trip to Truxtun Park. It was almost warm enough for shirtsleeves, and the birds were active all day.

Pine Warbler

Pine Warbler

This Pine Warbler has probably just arrived from Texas or Mexico.

Starling

Starlings aren’t popular, but they can be quite attractive in breeding plumage.

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

I followed this Cooper’s Hawk to three different perches.

Caspian Tern

This Caspian Tern was dining at Lake Reddington.

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebes have become very common in the last week or so.

Bluebird

Bluebird

Bluebirds are breeding everywhere I go.

Double Crested Cormorant

Double Crested Cormorants are thriving at Patuxent.

Chipping Sparrow

Chipping Sparrow

This Chipping Sparrow may have wintered in the Bahamas.

Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

These Barn Swallows were gathering mud for their nests.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

This Great Blue Heron was fishing quietly until I disturbed him.

Canada Goose

The Canada Goose always looks serene.

Osprey

Osprey

Ospreys are busy building and repairing nests.

Pine Warbler

Pine Warbler

I found this Pine Warbler at Truxtun Park.

Palm  Warbler

The Palm Warblers are consistent at Patuxent.

Field Sparrow

I don’t often see Field Sparrows.

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow Rumped Warblers are very numerous.

Wood Duck

At least two pair of Wood Ducks are nesting at Patuxent.

Killdeer

Killdeer were unusually active.

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