I had high hopes for some good birds as a slightly cloudy sky appeared at dawn, but it was not to be. Only a few migrants appeared, and they weren’t in the mood to pose. Another birder later told us he found some warblers well back in the trees.
Graeme and I spent considerable time seeking bugs, and we found some nice ones.
Ruby-Crowned-Kinglets are appearing in large numbers.
White-Eyed-Vireos are still plentiful.
Today’s Bugs.
A little variety.
Today was my monthly chores (Pay bills, shopping, etc.) day, so I didn’t have much time to explore. I did manage quick trip to Quiet Waters, though. This park is quite close to my home, but it’s always been a disappointment in the Spring and Summer, as the tall trees make photography difficult. I stayed on the periphery this morning, and managed to find a few birds.
I’m including a few bugs from yesterday and today.
If I’d had more time, I think I could have found others beside this Magnolia Warbler.
Today’s Bugs
A cloudy morning lent a little more credence to my theory of sunshine and hot birding. Although there were birds around, they were in small numbers with little variety.
Bugs were plentiful, but I’d like to find more new ones.
These are the lovely ladies who helped me yesterday (Diane, Linda, Dianne).
These colors caught my eye.
This Cape May Warbler plopped right down in front of me and posed for a wile.
Note the caterpillar this Chestnut Sided Warbler has snagged. That’s one of the many I have photographed.
Today’s Bugs.
I was joined by 3 lovely ladies this morning at Governor Bridge. Diane, Dianne and Linda V. are members of the AABC and were able to get some time to explore with me, and we knocked ’em dead. Many warblers showed up early, along with some other nice birds, and the ladies kept birding while I searched for bugs.
A good time was had by all.
Sunrise at Governor Bridge
This Chestnut Sided Warbler was shot in the early morning light with a flash.
This Yellow Throated Vireo is from a couple of days ago. I didn’t realize I had it, and it’s a first for me.
Black Throated Green Warblers were still migrating in good numbers.
I was very lucky to capture two Cape May Warblers in one image.
I’ve never seen so many Cape May Warblers.
This Northern Parula was a mild surprise.
This Northern Cardinal ignored us while he was eating.
This Common Yellowthroat seemed to be solo.
I couldn’t ignore an Eastern Phoebe who was so eager to pose.
This distant Raven is just here for the record-a first.
Red Eyed Vireos are fueling up for migration.
Ruby Crowned Kinglets seem to migrate in large numbers.
This Tufted Titmouse has a real mouthful.
This Yellow Billed Cuckoo hasn’t been around much recently.
I’ve always had trouble getting a good pose from a male American Redstart.
Today’s Bugs
Despite promising weather, migrating birds were scarce this morning. A sunny sky seemed to indicate a good day, but warblers were few and far between.
A Carolina Wren posed nicely, but the bugs were more photogenic.
This Carolina Wren stayed on a branch and preened for quite a while.
Magnolia Warblers are still easy to find.
Many Blue Jays are passing overhead daily.
Today’s Bugs, and a couple of flowers.
Sunny mornings always seem to be the best, and today was no exception. A large flock of warblers showed up around 7:30, including many Black Throated Greens, Magnolias, Blackburnians and Chestnuts were there as well, and Red Eyed Vireos were plentiful. Although I’ve seen a few Ruby Crowned Kinglets, these are my first decent images.The bugs treated me well also.
Although I’ve seen a few Ruby Crowned Kinglets, this is my first image of the season.
Blackburnian Warblers are still migrating.
It’s my blog and I can post as many Black Throated Green Warblers as I want.
Red Eyed Vireos were feeding right alongside the warblers.
Chestnut Sided Warblers are marked differently in the Fall and Spring.
I only saw two Rose Breasted Grosbeaks.
Today’s bugs.
Another gloomy, cloudy day kept the available birds to a minimum, and it was a disappointing day. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny, so we’ll see.
Even the bugs were scarce, but I did find a Dragonfly I’ve never seen.
This Red Eyed Vireo was active in the early morning gloom.
The Tufted Titmouse is so common I often pass them by.
The Magnolia Warbler was the only migrant I saw this morning.
Today’s Bugs.
A cloudy and overcast morning made birding difficult, and probably hindered the morning flight of migrants. I managed to find a few birds, including the FOS Ruby Crowned Kinglet, but it was a disappointment overall.
The bugs treated me better, and, with Graeme’s help, I captured several good bugs.
This Magnolia Warbler foraged in a bush right over my head.
Red Bellied Woodpeckers are good looking birds.
Green Herons are plentiful at Governor Bridge, but hard to photograph.
Gray Catbirds are still present in large numbers.
This Garden Spider has captured a Cicada larger than he is.
Even though we must be getting overdue for rain, I welcomed another cloudless day with great temps. I got to Governor Bridge around dawn, and 45 minutes later the birds started coming around. Once again there was a good variety of warblers, and a couple of other migrants made for a great day.
I’m including some birds and bugs from yesterday because I didn’t have time to process everything.
The sunrise sky at Governor Bridge.
Scarlet Tanagers are appearing regularly lately.
You have to like a Brown Thrasher who poses so well.
Magnolia Warblers are still coming through.
Northern Parulas are also arriving daily.
Cape May Warblers must be migrating together.
This Red Eyed Vireo posed very nicely.
Monorail Flicker.
Red Bellied Woodpeckers are plentiful in Winter.
This Northern Cardinal was enjoying the sunshine.
Tennessee Warblers are almost commonplace lately.
Today’s bugs.
Warblers, warblers everywhere and hardly time to think.
I’ve wondered about my strategy of going to the same place so many times, but I wonder no longer. I was surrounded by warblers for an hour or so, including the relatively rare Connecticut Warbler. Several other birds made it into a near perfect day.
I did find a few bugs, but I didn’t spend much time on them.
Cardinals are year round residents.
You have to like a Brown Thrasher who poses so well.
Magnolia Warblers continue to be plentiful.
This is the seldom seen Connecticut Warbler.
Cornell:”The uncommon Connecticut Warbler is a skulker of thickets, foraging primarily on or near the ground. It breeds in boreal forest and winters in northern South America.”
This Scarlet Tanager is wearing his Winter uniform.
Red Eyed Vireos are also feeding rapidly.
I thought this was a Blackpoll Warbler, which just goes to show how confusing Fall warblers can be.
Green Stink Bug Nymph
Green Stink Bug Nymph
Today’s Bugs.
Raspberry Crown Borer 
Scarlet Tanager
Blackburnian-Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Cape May Warbler
Tennessee-Warbler
Blackburnian-Warbler
Blackburnian-Warbler