Today was as close to perfect weather as I’ve seen in a long time. Temps in the low 70s, clear skies and just a slight breeze. I left the house around 6:OO AM, and was at Governor Bridge by 6:30. It would have been sooner, but the off-ramp to 301 S. was closed for repairs.
After looping through the canoe launch area, I settled down in front of my favorite group of trees, and it really paid off. This area has plenty of berries, as well as insects, and a number of birds were feeding rapidly. I stood in one place for nearly two hours, and took some ungodly number of photos.
Catbirds were everywhere, feeding rapidly.
This Red Bellied Woodpecker was also taking advantage of the berries.
I haven’t seen as many Great Crested Flycatchers as last year.
Not great images, but I felt lucky to get this Ruby Throated Hummingbird at all.
Many Robins were chowing down as well.
The Blue Grosbeaks were feeding on insects.
Cardinals joined in the feeding frenzy also.
The secret to feeding on nectar is a long tongue.
This Indigo Bunting spends a lot of time on top of a particular tree.
Eastern Tiger Swallowtails are still feeding in large numbers.
This Eastern Phoebe was flycatching from this snag in the big lake.
So where is this magic tree…I must have missed it when I was there a few days ago.