Colleen Resendiz

Did quite a walk this morning- warblers were plentiful although high up in the trees. Tennessee, Cape May and Common Yellowthroat were new this visit. A bit lower was a Wood Thrush, and on the ground a Veery! A Red-headed woodpecker put in an appearance and was quite chatty. Arobin was feeding its young in a nest- see the photo!

Had a great warbler evening before the Center was closed for several days. Golden-winged, Northern Parula, Yellow, Blackburnian, Blue-winged, Black and white were added to my list. They were way high in the trees so I definitely had a good case of ‘warbler neck’! Oriole, Catbird and Barn Swallows also showed up.

Looking forward to the later warblers arriving and maybe even a cuckoo!

Although it looked like to was going to rain at any moment, it held off for an evening walk today. 4 brave birders hiked around the center. Highlights were several first of year warblers: black throated green, orange crowned and nashvilles. They were way up in the trees but we had some decent looks. We also heard a very quiet great horned owl hoot and a Sora in the marsh. 21 species in all; not bad for a chilly day!

Did a thorough walk through the woods earlier today (interrupted for about 15 minutes by lightning). An Osprey was circling the pond, Kingfisher over the marsh. A Kestrel was in the new section to the north. So many Northern Flickers!

On my first Birdarhon visit to Forest Ezploration Center, my friend Rhonda and I identified 36 species! Highlights were a Great Egret (pictured) and first-of-year Brown Thrasher and Sora (calling out of the large pond). While scanning the field at the southern edge of the parking lot I found a Killdeer sitting on a nest!