Northern Parula and More at Wooton Wetlands Preserve

If every day had light like today! If I had any sense, I’d stay home when the clouds and/or fog were too much. Anyway, the light gods were with me today, and a few nice birds cooperated with Dan P. and myself.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Blue Gray Gnatcatchers are also nesting.


Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

OK, it’s a lot of Cedar Waxwings. but they were everywhere! In the group of three, they were passing a single berry back and forth to each other. They did this several times.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

I’m annoyed he’s backlit, but it’s my first Ruby Throated Hummingbird of the year.

Northern Parula

Northern Parula

The Northern Parula is a handsome warbler.

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

This Indigo Bunting stayed around long enough for some good pictures.

Orchard Oriole

I couldn’t get any closer to this Orchard Oriole, but he’s here for the record.


Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroats are somewhat elusive at Wooton.


Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

Red Eyed Vireo

I don’t recall capturing two Red Eyed Vireos in one image before.

Great Blue Heron in Flight

This Great Blue Heron flew overhead early in the day.