Monday, May 2, 2011

Migration is exciting


Spring bird migration is happening !! Warblers have been amazing: 2 Canadas, a Blackburnian, several Yellows, Black-throated Greens, Black and Whites, Common Yellowthroats, Yellow-rumpeds, Northern Parula and more. 4 species of Vireos have graced me with their presence: Yellow-throated, Warbling, Blue-headed, and a heard-only Red-Eyed. The other day I had a quick look at a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Today's beauties were a Scarlet Tanager, and a Great- crested Flycatcher. Alas, my camera is not up to bird photography, unless the bird is very close.
Flowers are another story. I found beautiful Red trillium, yellow Trout Lilly, and white Wood Anenomes blooming in the forest. Fern fiddleheads have been fun to watch as they unfold and expand many leaflets.

1 comment:

  1. I'm glad spring has arrived for you - passerine migration is winding down here in Georgia. I can't wait to hear about your journey to Wyoming!

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