Higbee Beach did us proud with a nice range of very showy, local breeding birds on today's walk. Two pairs of Yellow-billed Cuckoos called, and one gave us great views as it hopped around seeking insects in the canopy. Indigo Buntings and Blue Grosbeaks fed in the fields and gave great scope views and a Yellow-breasted Chat graced the edge of the parking lot. We finished with brief but good views of a Mississippi Kite which headed north overhead. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, and Mary Watkins.
42 species
Gadwall 3
Mallard 2
Common Loon 2
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 7
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 1
Bald Eagle 1
Laughing Gull 10
Forster's Tern 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 4
Chimney Swift 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Least Flycatcher 1 Small empid with relatively large head, bright eyering and short primary projection. Behaviorly, mostly hunting within canopy of scrubby trees.
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Purple Martin 5
Barn Swallow 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 2
Brown Thrasher 1
Cedar Waxwing 15
Common Yellowthroat 2
Prairie Warbler 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 8
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 4
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Birds of Belleplain - Thursday, May 29th, 2014
A very cool and breezy morning and the birds were somewhat quiet. We did track down a female Summer Tanager doing it's "Pik-i-tuk" call, and later had a distant view of a Scarlet Tanager. We also tracked down a Hooded Warbler and were able to view it. We had nice looks at Eastern Bluebirds a couple of which attacked the car's mirrors. We also had good views of an Acadian Flycatcher, and a distant view of a singing Blue Grosbeak. Leaders: Bert Hixon, Shaun Bamford, and Karl Lukens.
37 species
Laughing Gull 10
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4 heard
White-eyed Vireo 2 heard
Red-eyed Vireo 2 heard
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 5
Wood Thrush 5 heard
American Robin 10
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 heard by a few
Hooded Warbler 3
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 3
Summer Tanager 2 1 seen, 1 heard
Scarlet Tanager 2 1 seen, 1 heard
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Baltimore Oriole 1 heard
American Goldfinch 3
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37 species
Laughing Gull 10
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 4 heard
White-eyed Vireo 2 heard
Red-eyed Vireo 2 heard
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 5
Wood Thrush 5 heard
American Robin 10
Brown Thrasher 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 heard by a few
Hooded Warbler 3
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 3
Summer Tanager 2 1 seen, 1 heard
Scarlet Tanager 2 1 seen, 1 heard
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 2
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Baltimore Oriole 1 heard
American Goldfinch 3
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| Eastern Bluebird [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
It was an interesting morning along the dunes/beach and ponds. There was still a pair of lingering Black Scoter off shore. We also had five flyover Black-crowned Night-Herons and a Glossy Ibis. The beach had an American Oystercatcher and a Piping Plover on nest. With the gulls, there was one young Lesser Black-backed Gull. The Bunker Pond railing had a Common Tern with the Forster's Terns for a nice side-by-side comparison. Warblers included Common Yellowthroat and Yellow. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Karl Lukens, and Chris Marks.
45 species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 10
Mallard 5
Black Scoter 2
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 2 flyover
Black-crowned Night-Heron 5 flyover
Glossy Ibis 1 flyover
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 6
American Oystercatcher 2 on nest
Piping Plover 2 1 on nest & 1 at Plover Pond
Killdeer 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 8
Laughing Gull 25
Herring Gull 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Common Tern 3
Forster's Tern 20
Black Skimmer 20
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 8
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 5
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45 species
Canada Goose 30
Mute Swan 10
Mallard 5
Black Scoter 2
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 2 flyover
Black-crowned Night-Heron 5 flyover
Glossy Ibis 1 flyover
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 6
American Oystercatcher 2 on nest
Piping Plover 2 1 on nest & 1 at Plover Pond
Killdeer 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 8
Laughing Gull 25
Herring Gull 4
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Common Tern 3
Forster's Tern 20
Black Skimmer 20
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 8
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 5
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 5
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| Lesser Black-backed Gull [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Semipalmated Sandpiper [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Shorebirds at Heislerville with Mike Crewe - Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
It may be getting toward the end of the shorebird season, but Heislerville still managed to be spectacular today. Many of the shorebirds have moved already, such that Semipalmated Sandpipers in their thousands dominated the whole scene at the impoundment today. Though many birds had moved on, all the usual species were nevertheless still present and we particularly enjoyed a group of nine White-rumped Sandpipers along the north side of the main pool.
After getting an up close and personal demonstration of New Jersey Audubon’s semipalmated Sandpiper research project – and enjoying White-rumped Sandpiper in the hand! – we briefly visited East Point, where the heaving mass of shorebirds along the tideline was easily one of the most spectacular sights of the entire spring. Oh yes, wonderful out-in-the-open views of preening Clapper Rail and singing Seaside Sparrow were also on the highlight list.
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Mary Watkins, and Deb Payson.
After getting an up close and personal demonstration of New Jersey Audubon’s semipalmated Sandpiper research project – and enjoying White-rumped Sandpiper in the hand! – we briefly visited East Point, where the heaving mass of shorebirds along the tideline was easily one of the most spectacular sights of the entire spring. Oh yes, wonderful out-in-the-open views of preening Clapper Rail and singing Seaside Sparrow were also on the highlight list.
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Mary Watkins, and Deb Payson.
EZ Birding at Cape May Point - Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
We had a good array of local breeders and lingering migrants on a beautiful, late-spring day. This was the last EZ Birding walk until we start again in August. Leaders: Chris Marks, Catherine Busch, Lynne Breslow, and Nancy Watson.
42 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Mallard X
Black Scoter X
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 4
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 6
Laughing Gull X
Least Tern X
Common Tern 2
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 10
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Fish Crow X
Northern Rough-winged Swallow X
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Carolina Chickadee X
Carolina Wren X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat X
Yellow Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 3
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
American Goldfinch 1
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42 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Mallard X
Black Scoter X
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 4
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 6
Laughing Gull X
Least Tern X
Common Tern 2
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 10
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Fish Crow X
Northern Rough-winged Swallow X
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Carolina Chickadee X
Carolina Wren X
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat X
Yellow Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 3
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
American Goldfinch 1
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, May 26th, 2014
Nice birding day starting at the parking lot with singing Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, and both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles. Waders were also good with Great Egret, Snowy Egret, Little Blue Heron, Glossy Ibis and a fly-over Tricolored Heron. Still lots of shorebirds around including Semipalmated Plover and Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, both yellowlegs, Dunlin, Willet and many Short-billed Dowitchers. Best of all was the appearance of Two adult Virginia Rails with at least five tiny black chicks! Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, Catherine Busch, and Marc & Lynne Breslow.
56 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 10
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 6
Common Loon 2
Double-crested Cormorant 20
Snowy Egret 5
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 5
Virginia Rail 7 /p 2 adults, 5 chicks
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Willet 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Dunlin 15
Least Sandpiper 15
Semipalmated Sandpiper 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 50
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 25
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 3
Black Skimmer 15
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 3
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
White-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 3
Tree Swallow 5
Barn Swallow 10
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 3
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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56 species
Canada Goose 10
Mute Swan 10
American Black Duck 2
Mallard 6
Common Loon 2
Double-crested Cormorant 20
Snowy Egret 5
Little Blue Heron 1
Tricolored Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 5
Virginia Rail 7 /p 2 adults, 5 chicks
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Willet 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Dunlin 15
Least Sandpiper 15
Semipalmated Sandpiper 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 50
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 25
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 3
Black Skimmer 15
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 3
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
White-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 3
Tree Swallow 5
Barn Swallow 10
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 6
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 3
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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| First year Orchard Oriole male [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Virginia Rail [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Virginia Rail and chick [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Cox Hall Creek Bird Walk - Sunday, May 25th, 2014
The Great Crested Flycatcher is the only eastern flycatcher that nests in cavities and we spent some time this morning observing a pair in and around what may be their nest hole during the Cox Hall Creek (CHC) WMA walk. This was the last CMBO walk of the season at CHC but Indigo Buntings, Eastern Bluebirds, Eastern Wood-Pewees and Chipping Sparrows should continue to be good there throughout the season. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Cindy & Shaun Bamford, Deb Payson, and Hugh Simmons.
53 species
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 13
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull 8
Herring Gull (American) 2
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 8
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 3
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Eastern Bluebird 5
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 2
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 10
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 7
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
House Sparrow X
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53 species
Mallard 3
Double-crested Cormorant 13
Great Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Killdeer 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull 8
Herring Gull (American) 2
Forster's Tern 3
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 8
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 3
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 3
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Eastern Bluebird 5
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 10
Cedar Waxwing 2
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 10
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 7
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
House Sparrow X
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| Great Crested Flycatcher on nest? [Photo by Roger Horn] |
Bird Walk for All People - Saturday, May 24th, 2014
Beautiful spring weather and good birds today such as: Yellow-throated Warbler; Carolina and House Wrens; Black-and-white Warbler; Orchard Oriole; Piping Plover; Black Skimmers; nesting American Oystercatchers; Semipalmated Plover; and Least Sandpiper. Leaders: Chuck Slugg, Cindy Bamford, Marc & Lynne Breslow, Deb Payson, and Tom Baxter.
54 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 11
Mallard 5
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 7
Mississippi Kite 1 see by a few after walk ended
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 1
Piping Plover 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 35
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 35
Black Skimmer 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 3
Empidonax sp. 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 20
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 55
Tree Swallow 7
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3 heard
House Wren 2 heard
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 3
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2 heard
Yellow Warbler 1 heard
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 3 heard
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 3 heard
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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54 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 20
Mute Swan 11
Mallard 5
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 2
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 7
Mississippi Kite 1 see by a few after walk ended
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 1
Piping Plover 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull 35
Herring Gull 2
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 35
Black Skimmer 6
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 3
Chimney Swift 3
Empidonax sp. 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 20
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 55
Tree Swallow 7
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3 heard
House Wren 2 heard
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 3
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2 heard
Yellow Warbler 1 heard
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 3 heard
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 12
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 3 heard
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow 5
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Spring Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, May 24th, 2014
It was a good day for looking up. We had two Bald Eagles, three Red-tailed Hawks, both vultures, five Osprey, two Wood Ducks, egrets, and best of all, six Mississippi Kites. Other good birds were Great-crested Flycatchers, Eastern Kingbirds, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Common Yellowthroats, Yellow Warbler, and Yellow-breasted Chat. We also heard two Prothonotary Warblers, and a Northern Waterthrush. We had good looks at Indigo Bunting and Blue Grosbeak. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Kathy & Roger Horn, Warren Cairo, Carrie Bell, Hugh Simmons, and Rob & Lisa Fanning.
57 species
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 2 fly over
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Egret 4
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 3
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 5
Mississippi Kite 6
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 8
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 8
Northern Waterthrush 1 heard
Prothonotary Warbler 2 heard
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1 heard by a few
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 2
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57 species
Canada Goose 2
Wood Duck 2 fly over
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Egret 4
Green Heron 1
Black Vulture 3
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 5
Mississippi Kite 6
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 3
Killdeer 1
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 4
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 3
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 2
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 8
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 10
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 5
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 8
Northern Waterthrush 1 heard
Prothonotary Warbler 2 heard
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1 heard by a few
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 2
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| Mississippi Kite [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
A Meadows Afternoon - Friday, May 23rd, 2014
The late afternoon light and broad mudflat edges made for some spectacular looks at shorebirds during today's Meadows walk. Dunlin, Short-billed Dowitchers, Semipalmated Plovers and Semipalmated Sandpipers were close and plentiful, allowing for good comparisons. Least, Forster and a single Common Tern were seen and two American Oystercatchers appear to be nesting on the beach. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Hugh Simmons.
49 species
49 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan 7
Gadwall 2
Mallard X
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 7
Snowy Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 3
American Oystercatcher 4
Semipalmated Plover 21
Killdeer 2
Greater Yellowlegs 5
Lesser Yellowlegs 3
Dunlin X
Least Sandpiper X
White-rumped Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper X
Short-billed Dowitcher X
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 7
Great Black-backed Gull 14
Least Tern 7
Common Tern 1
Forster's Tern 35
Mourning Dove 2
Eastern Kingbird 2
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Fish Crow 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 3
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 1
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow Warbler 4
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1 Heard
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird X
House Sparrow 3
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Higbee Beach Bird Walk - Friday, May 23rd, 2014
A slightly windy start to the day meant a quick look at the beach was in order; though things were a little quiet, we did see one or two birds moving up and down the bay - including an adult male Common Eider which was a complete surprise. In the fields, local breeding birds showed well, including Yellow-breasted Chat, Orchard Oriole, Field Sparrow and Prairie Warbler. Other surprises included a flight of 42 Ruddy Turnstones overhead and a first-summer male Baltimore Oriole. Group 1 - Leaders: Mike Crewe, Catherine Busch, and Hugh Simmons.
35 species
Gadwall 2
Black Scoter 6
Common Eider 1
Double-crested Cormorant 15
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Bald Eagle 1
Ruddy Turnstone 42
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren X
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Cedar Waxwing 17
Common Yellowthroat 2
Prairie Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Baltimore Oriole 1
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 3
Group 2 - Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Claudia Burns.
42 species (+1 other taxa)
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull X
Forster's Tern 5
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
crow sp. 3
Purple Martin 3
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 5
American Robin 9
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 22
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 4
Field Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 8
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 5
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35 species
Gadwall 2
Black Scoter 6
Common Eider 1
Double-crested Cormorant 15
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Bald Eagle 1
Ruddy Turnstone 42
Semipalmated Sandpiper 10
Laughing Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Forster's Tern 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren X
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Cedar Waxwing 17
Common Yellowthroat 2
Prairie Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 3
Northern Cardinal X
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Baltimore Oriole 1
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 3
Group 2 - Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Claudia Burns.
42 species (+1 other taxa)
Mallard 4
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull X
Forster's Tern 5
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 3
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
crow sp. 3
Purple Martin 3
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 5
American Robin 9
Gray Catbird 2
European Starling X
Cedar Waxwing 22
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 4
Field Sparrow 6
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 8
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 5
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| Indigo Bunting [Photo by Catherine Busch] |
Birds of Belleplain - Thursday, May 22nd, 2014
A cloudy, misty morning but some good birds here and there. Great looks at a pair of Summer Tanagers calling pik-i-tuk near a partially built nest and also, in another area, a bi-colored first year male. We also had nice looks at a male Scarlet Tanager singing, and several Yellow-billed Cuckoos. A good view of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers building a nest, and a Wood Thrush on nest. Other birds of interest were Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, and Prairie Warbler. A number of other warblers were heard but not seen. Leaders: Bert Hixon, Shaun Bamford, and Karl Lukens.
43 species
Canada Goose 20
Laughing Gull 15
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 2 heard
Eastern Phoebe 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 1 heard
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 8
Eastern Bluebird 2
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Ovenbird 15 heard
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 heard
Black-and-white Warbler 2 heard
Hooded Warbler 2 heard
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 heard
Yellow-throated Warbler 4
Prairie Warbler 4
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 4
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 5
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43 species
Canada Goose 20
Laughing Gull 15
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 2 heard
Eastern Phoebe 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 1 heard
Red-eyed Vireo 5
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 8
Eastern Bluebird 2
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Ovenbird 15 heard
Louisiana Waterthrush 1 heard
Black-and-white Warbler 2 heard
Hooded Warbler 2 heard
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 heard
Yellow-throated Warbler 4
Prairie Warbler 4
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 4
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 5
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| Wood Thrush on nest [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Exploring Cumberland - Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
We had a few warblers and good looks at Prairie Warbler and Pine Warbler. We went to Fortescue Beach where there were thousands of shorebirds (and gnats). We enjoyed Red Knots, Dunlin, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Spotted Sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstones, Short-billed Dowitchers and Willets. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, and Shaun Bamford.
Tom's Bridge Road
24 species
Canada Goose 3
Wild Turkey 6
Laughing Gull 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
White-eyed Vireo 3
Carolina Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
Cedar Waxwing 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 4
Fortescue Beach
16 species
Bald Eagle 1
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Willet 5
Ruddy Turnstone 800
Red Knot 700
Dunlin 800
Semipalmated Sandpiper 6000
Short-billed Dowitcher 100
Laughing Gull 300
Herring Gull 40
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Barn Swallow 10
Northern Mockingbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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Tom's Bridge Road
24 species
Canada Goose 3
Wild Turkey 6
Laughing Gull 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
White-eyed Vireo 3
Carolina Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
Cedar Waxwing 3
Common Yellowthroat 1
Magnolia Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
American Goldfinch 4
Fortescue Beach
16 species
Bald Eagle 1
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Willet 5
Ruddy Turnstone 800
Red Knot 700
Dunlin 800
Semipalmated Sandpiper 6000
Short-billed Dowitcher 100
Laughing Gull 300
Herring Gull 40
Great Black-backed Gull 20
Barn Swallow 10
Northern Mockingbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
It was a cloudy day, but a few areas of warblers were found. Warblers included Common Yellowthroats, American Redstart, a brief look at Chestnut-sided, several Blackpolls, a Yellow-rump, and nice looks for some of a male Wilson's Warbler. We also had a very vocal Yellow-breasted Chat in the scope. Others of interest were a female Orchard Oriole, and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on nest. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, and Chris Marks.
49 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 5
Mallard 2
Black Scoter 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 10
Common Tern 5
Forster's Tern 25
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 4
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 on nest
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 3
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49 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 5
Mallard 2
Black Scoter 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 2
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Least Tern 10
Common Tern 5
Forster's Tern 25
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 4
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 5
Carolina Chickadee 1
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 on nest
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 3
Common Yellowthroat 4
American Redstart 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Wilson's Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 10
Orchard Oriole 1
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 2
House Sparrow 3
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| Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on nest [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Shorebirds at Heislerville with Mike Crewe - Wednesday, May 20th, 2014
Heislerville was still full of birds this week with Black Skimmers putting on a fine display and providing a nice backdrop to the shorebird show. Short-billed Dowitchers, Dunlins, Semipalmated Sandpipers and Semipalmated Plovers all gave great, close-up views and, after much searching, we managed to find three White-rumped Sandpipers. Three Marsh Wrens were in full song flight and a surprise find was a Western Willet - an unusual bird here at this time of year.
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, and Mark & Lynne Breslow.
Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, and Mark & Lynne Breslow.
EZ Birding at Cape May Point - Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Today's walk was exciting due to an overnight influx of warblers! We had good looks at American Redstart, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Canada, and Blackburnian Warblers. Once we cleared the woods and had a view of the open sky, our intrepid raptor spotter, Mark Breslow, served up two Mississippi Kites to the delight of all. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, Lynne & Marc Breslow, and Nancy Watson.
54 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Black Scoter 40
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 2
Black Vulture X
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 4
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Least Tern X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 14
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Mourning Dove 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay X
Fish Crow X
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow X
Carolina Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
House Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 12
Magnolia Warbler 6
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 7
Pine Warbler 1 heard only
Prairie Warbler 2 heard only
Canada Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal X
Blue Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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54 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
Black Scoter 40
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 2
Black Vulture X
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
American Oystercatcher 4
Least Sandpiper 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Least Tern X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer 14
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) X
Mourning Dove 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay X
Fish Crow X
Purple Martin X
Tree Swallow X
Carolina Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
House Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 12
Magnolia Warbler 6
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 7
Pine Warbler 1 heard only
Prairie Warbler 2 heard only
Canada Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal X
Blue Grosbeak 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch X
American Goldfinch 1
House Sparrow X
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Hidden Corners of Belleplain - Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
We had a nice selection of warblers including Blackpoll Warbler. We had good looks at Summer Tanager. We saw a Wood Thrush on nest, a Summer Tanager building a nest, and a Blue-grey Gnatcatcher nest. We got great looks at a Yellow-throated Vireo. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford and Shaun Bamford.
37 species
Turkey Vulture 1
Laughing Gull 4
Mourning Dove 5
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 8
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 6
Ovenbird 12
Worm-eating Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Hooded Warbler 1
American Redstart 3
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 3
Chipping Sparrow 5
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Summer Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Indigo Bunting 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
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37 species
Turkey Vulture 1
Laughing Gull 4
Mourning Dove 5
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 2
Yellow-throated Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 8
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 4
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
Cedar Waxwing 6
Ovenbird 12
Worm-eating Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Hooded Warbler 1
American Redstart 3
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 3
Chipping Sparrow 5
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Summer Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Indigo Bunting 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, May 19th, 2014
Nice weather for birding. Waders were easy to see and included Great Egret, Snowy Egret, two Little Blue Herons, Green Heron, and Glossy Ibis. Shorebirds were numerous with Spotted Sandpiper, both yellowlegs, Willet, Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers, Semipalmated Plovers, many Short-billed Dowitchers, and one Stilt Sandpiper. Other small birds seen were Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, and three Orchard Orioles. Most interesting was a rail that flew across, landed, and disappeared. It possibly/probably was a King Rail! Leaders: Pete Dunne, Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, Warren Cairo, Catherine Busch, Janet Crawford, Nancy Watson, and Marc & Lynne Breslow.
62 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Little Blue Heron 2
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 5
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1 before walk
Red-tailed Hawk 1
King Rail 1 Probable - briefly-fly across, called by Karl and Pete.
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Willet 4
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 25
Semipalmated Sandpiper 5
Short-billed Dowitcher 75
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 10
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 8
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 15
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 3
Blackpoll Warbler 1 heard by a few
Prairie Warbler 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 3
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 5
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62 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 10
Gadwall 2
Mallard 6
Double-crested Cormorant 25
Great Egret 5
Snowy Egret 8
Little Blue Heron 2
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 5
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1 before walk
Red-tailed Hawk 1
King Rail 1 Probable - briefly-fly across, called by Karl and Pete.
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Greater Yellowlegs 4
Willet 4
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 25
Semipalmated Sandpiper 5
Short-billed Dowitcher 75
Laughing Gull 15
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 15
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 10
Mourning Dove 6
Chimney Swift 8
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 15
Carolina Chickadee 1
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 4
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 5
Yellow Warbler 3
Blackpoll Warbler 1 heard by a few
Prairie Warbler 3
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Song Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 15
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 3
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
House Sparrow 5
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| Little Blue Heron [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Cox Hall Creek Bird Walk - Sunday, May 18th, 2014
A male Baltimore Oriole was the star of this morning's Cox Hall Creek walk, both because he was so difficult to see - though singing incessantly - and so beautiful when finally seen. Male Blackpoll Warblers are passing through in migration now, singing as they go, and this is always a good place to see Great Crested Flycatchers. Leaders: Kathy & Roger Horn, Janet Crawford, Cindy & Shaun Bamford, and Deb Payson.
66 species
Canada Goose 2
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 9
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 3
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 3
Forster's Tern 2
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 7
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 7
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 6
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 16
Barn Swallow 9
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 6
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 2 females, 1 male - well seen
Prairie Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 5
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 14
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow X
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66 species
Canada Goose 2
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 5
Double-crested Cormorant 9
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 3
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 3
Forster's Tern 2
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 7
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 7
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 5
American Crow 6
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 25
Tree Swallow 16
Barn Swallow 9
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4
Eastern Bluebird 3
American Robin 12
Gray Catbird 4
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling X
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 2
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 6
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 2 females, 1 male - well seen
Prairie Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 5
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 8
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 14
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 5
House Sparrow X
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| Baltimore Oriole [Photo by Roger Horn] |
Birds of Belleplain - Saturday, May 17th, 2014
What a celebration of May birds in Belleplain today! The group was serenaded by Wood Thrush, Ovenbirds, & Great Crested Flycatchers with great looks at Acadian Flycatcher and tanagers. Leaders: Bert Hixon, Chris Marks, Alan Mart, BJ Pinnock, Shaun Bamford, Todd Klein, & Janet Crawford.
59 species
Canada Goose X
Black Vulture X
Turkey Vulture X
Bald Eagle 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull X
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 4
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 8
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Ovenbird 8
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Hooded Warbler 1
American Redstart 4
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 4
Prairie Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 4
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Summer Tanager 2
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Eastern Meadowlark 2
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 4
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59 species
Canada Goose X
Black Vulture X
Turkey Vulture X
Bald Eagle 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Laughing Gull X
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 3
Acadian Flycatcher 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Eastern Kingbird 4
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 4
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 6
Gray Catbird 8
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling X
Ovenbird 8
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 2
Hooded Warbler 1
American Redstart 4
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 4
Prairie Warbler 2
Eastern Towhee 1
Chipping Sparrow 4
Field Sparrow 2
Savannah Sparrow 1
Summer Tanager 2
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird X
Eastern Meadowlark 2
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird X
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 2
American Goldfinch 4
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Spring Migrants at the Rea Farm - Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Good birding! Lots of Great Crested Flycatchers, plus Indigo Buntings and Blue Grosbeaks. Only a few warblers, i.e., Yellow-rumped, Northern Parula, and Common Yellowthroats. We had a nice view of three Mississippi Kites and a Bald Eagle overhead, and we also had good looks at Prothonotary Warblers at the Willow Pond. Leaders: Group 1 - Karl Lukens and Warren Cairo. Group 2 -Louise Zemaitis, Carrie Bell, Deb Payson, and Claudia Burns.
51 species
Canada Goose 15
Mallard 4
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 2
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 3
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Killdeer 3
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Laughing Gull 20
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Chimney Swift 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Parula 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 1
House Sparrow 2
This morning's bright sun really brought out the birds following yesterday's dark & stormy weather. Though some birds were 'heard only', the group got great looks at Indigo Bunting, Northern Waterthrush, Mississippi Kite , & Northern Parula with Prothonotary and Blackpoll Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat and Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the scopes! Leaders: Group 3 - Kathy & Roger Horn, and Catherine Busch.
70 species
Canada Goose 7
Mallard 9
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 3
Bald Eagle 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Semipalmated Plover 7
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 12
Herring Gull (American) 4
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 2
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Chimney Swift 20
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 9
Tree Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 9
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 1
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 8
Northern Waterthrush 2
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 7
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 5
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Indigo Bunting 7
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle 18
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 4
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51 species
Canada Goose 15
Mallard 4
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 2
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 6
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 3
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 2
Killdeer 3
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Laughing Gull 20
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Chimney Swift 5
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 10
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
Purple Martin 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 5
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 6
Northern Parula 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 3
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Orchard Oriole 1
House Sparrow 2
This morning's bright sun really brought out the birds following yesterday's dark & stormy weather. Though some birds were 'heard only', the group got great looks at Indigo Bunting, Northern Waterthrush, Mississippi Kite , & Northern Parula with Prothonotary and Blackpoll Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat and Yellow-billed Cuckoo in the scopes! Leaders: Group 3 - Kathy & Roger Horn, and Catherine Busch.
70 species
Canada Goose 7
Mallard 9
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 2
Black-crowned Night-Heron 2
Black Vulture 4
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Mississippi Kite 3
Bald Eagle 1
Broad-winged Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Semipalmated Plover 7
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Wilson's Snipe 2
Laughing Gull 12
Herring Gull (American) 4
Great Black-backed Gull 1
Forster's Tern 2
Mourning Dove 8
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Chimney Swift 20
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 6
Eastern Kingbird 5
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 4
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3
Purple Martin 9
Tree Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 9
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 1
Carolina Wren 7
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3
American Robin 10
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 8
Northern Waterthrush 2
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 7
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 3
Magnolia Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 5
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 6
Indigo Bunting 7
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle 18
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 1
American Goldfinch 8
House Sparrow 4
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| Black-crowned Night Heron [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Mississippi Kite [Photo by Karl Lukens} |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat [Photo by Roger Horn] |
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| Prothonotary Warbler [Photo by Roger Horn] |
A Meadows Afternoon - Friday, May 16th, 2014
Driving rain and 30 mph winds didn't stop the intrepid birders who showed up for this afternoon's Meadows walk. The Chimney Swifts were flying low and a decent selection of shorebirds seemed unfazed by the inclement weather, among them a Stilt Sandpiper. By the end of the walk the wind had died down and a group of warblers, including Blackpoll, Black-and-White, Magnolia, Common Yellowthroat, and Yellow were feeding and calling busily along the path edges. Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Alan Mart.
55 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 4
Mallard 6
Black Scoter 25
Double-crested Cormorant 7
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Plover 10
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Willet (Eastern) 7
Lesser Yellowlegs 7
Ruddy Turnstone 8
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Dunlin 9
Least Sandpiper X
Semipalmated Sandpiper X
Short-billed Dowitcher 42
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull (American) 12
Least Tern 2
Forster's Tern 35
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 20
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
crow sp. 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 11
Tree Swallow 9
Barn Swallow 12
Carolina Wren 5
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 7
Magnolia Warbler 2
Yellow Warbler 9
Blackpoll Warbler 5
Song Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 1
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55 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 15
Mute Swan 6
Gadwall 4
Mallard 6
Black Scoter 25
Double-crested Cormorant 7
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Semipalmated Plover 10
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Willet (Eastern) 7
Lesser Yellowlegs 7
Ruddy Turnstone 8
Stilt Sandpiper 1
Dunlin 9
Least Sandpiper X
Semipalmated Sandpiper X
Short-billed Dowitcher 42
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull (American) 12
Least Tern 2
Forster's Tern 35
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 20
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
crow sp. 8
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Purple Martin 11
Tree Swallow 9
Barn Swallow 12
Carolina Wren 5
American Robin X
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 7
Magnolia Warbler 2
Yellow Warbler 9
Blackpoll Warbler 5
Song Sparrow 5
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 1
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Higbee Beach Bird Walk - Friday, May 16th, 2014
The threat of rain didn't put off our walk participants and we even ended up splitting into two groups! Our group headed straight for the beach and enjoyed a nice show of Bottlenose Dolphins and a light passage of terns and shorebirds. Two Bald Eagles brightened our morning and seemed to be keeping an eye on hunting Ospreys. Walking north to the canal we headed back via Higbee Dike and found a nice selection of shorebirds on the impoundments, including some close up Least Sandpipers and Semipalmated Plovers. The fields were rather quiet but Indigo Buntings showed well on the trails and Orchard Orioles serenaded our route. The rain almost held off and only just snuck in for the last ten minutes or so. Group 1 - Leaders: Mike Crewe, Catherine Busch, and Chris Marks.
41 species
Mallard 5
Surf Scoter 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 12
Snowy Egret 3
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 1
Semipalmated Plover 6
Greater Yellowlegs 5
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Sanderling 2
Purple Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 35
Semipalmated Sandpiper 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 2
Forster's Tern 10
Chimney Swift 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren X
Gray Catbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Prairie Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal X
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Orchard Oriole 3
Group 2 - Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Alan Mart
42 species
Mallard 5
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Ruddy Turnstone 9
Semipalmated Sandpiper 2
Herring Gull (American) 2
Forster's Tern 4
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Purple Martin 3
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 11
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 5
Northern Parula 1
Prairie Warbler 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Field Sparrow 9
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 2
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41 species
Mallard 5
Surf Scoter 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 12
Snowy Egret 3
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 1
Semipalmated Plover 6
Greater Yellowlegs 5
Lesser Yellowlegs 2
Ruddy Turnstone 1
Sanderling 2
Purple Sandpiper 1
Least Sandpiper 35
Semipalmated Sandpiper 30
Short-billed Dowitcher 1
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull 10
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 2
Forster's Tern 10
Chimney Swift 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Barn Swallow 4
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren X
Gray Catbird 1
Common Yellowthroat 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Prairie Warbler 1
Field Sparrow 2
Northern Cardinal X
Indigo Bunting 5
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
Orchard Oriole 3
Group 2 - Leaders: Kathy Horn, Warren Cairo, and Alan Mart
42 species
Mallard 5
Great Egret 1
Snowy Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 4
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Greater Yellowlegs 1
Ruddy Turnstone 9
Semipalmated Sandpiper 2
Herring Gull (American) 2
Forster's Tern 4
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 5
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Purple Martin 3
Tree Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 11
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 1
European Starling 5
Northern Parula 1
Prairie Warbler 5
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Field Sparrow 9
Northern Cardinal 6
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 6
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
American Goldfinch 2
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Birds of Belleplain - Thursday, May 15th, 2014
A cloudy morning, but some good birding including, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Acadian Flycatcher, Eeastern Phoebe, Great Crested Flycatcher, and both Red and White-eyed Vireos. We all had nice views of Worm-eating, Yellow-throated, and Prairie Warblers. We also had good looks at both Scarlet and Summer Tanagers. Leaders: Bert Hixon, Karl Lukens, Shaun Bamford, and Bill Schuhl.
47 species
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 10
Forster's Tern 4
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard, 2 other sp.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 4 1 seen
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Blue Jay 2
Fish Crow 1
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 8
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 2
Ovenbird 20
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Hooded Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 4
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 4
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 2 male,female calling
Scarlet Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
American Goldfinch 2
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47 species
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 10
Forster's Tern 4
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard, 2 other sp.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 2
Acadian Flycatcher 4 1 seen
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 10
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Blue Jay 2
Fish Crow 1
Tree Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 2
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 6
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 8
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 2
Ovenbird 20
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Hooded Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 4
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 4
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 2 male,female calling
Scarlet Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 3
American Goldfinch 2
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| Prairie Warbler [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Summer Tanager [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Although it was a cold and misty morning, we did have some good birding. We found little pockets of birds including Blackpoll, Black-throated Blue, Black-and-white, Magnolia, Pine, and Yellow Warblers, Northern Parula, Yellow-breasted Chat, Red-eyed Vireo, and Scarlet Tanager. Interestingly, we did see and hear at least two or three Yellow-throated Warblers, one of which was determined to be of the albilora sub-species. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Megan Crewe, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, Warren Cairo, and Chris Marks.
71 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 6
Mallard 4
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 5
Osprey 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 4
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Least Tern 15
Common Tern 20
Forster's Tern 20
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Black-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Chimney Swift 10
Downy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 10
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 10
Bank Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 7
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 5
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 4
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 4
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 5
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 4
House Sparrow 1
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71 species
Canada Goose 5
Mute Swan 6
Mallard 4
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 3
Snowy Egret 5
Osprey 2
American Oystercatcher 2
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 4
Laughing Gull 10
Herring Gull 1
Least Tern 15
Common Tern 20
Forster's Tern 20
Mourning Dove 5
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Black-billed Cuckoo 1 heard
Chimney Swift 10
Downy Woodpecker 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 10
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 10
Bank Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 1
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Cedar Waxwing 7
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 5
American Redstart 3
Northern Parula 5
Magnolia Warbler 4
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 4
Chestnut-sided Warbler 1
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Pine Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Yellow-throated Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 1
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Scarlet Tanager 2
Northern Cardinal 5
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Common Grackle 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 4
House Sparrow 1
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| Yellow-breasted Chat [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Exploring Cumberland - Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
We saw a nice selection of sparrows, Chipping, Grasshopper, Field, Savannah, Seaside and Dickcissel. We also enjoyed Blue Grosbeak, Indigo Bunting, Prothonotary Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler, Northern Waterthrush, 2 Great Horned Owlets, a pair of Northern Harriers and Spotted Sandpipers. Leaders - Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, Shaun Bamford, Cindy Bamford and Michael McCabe.
Buckshutem WMA
17 species
Wild Turkey 1
Laughing Gull 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Horned Lark 3
Barn Swallow 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Gray Catbird 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Grasshopper Sparrow 1
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Dickcissel 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Orchard Oriole 2
Bevan WMA IBA
12 species
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Tree Swallow 8
Eastern Bluebird 2
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Glades Wildlife Refuge--Turkey Pt.
24 species
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 2
Bald Eagle 4
Semipalmated Plover 1
Spotted Sandpiper 6
Willet 2
Least Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 9
Great Horned Owl 2
Peregrine Falcon 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 16
Eastern Bluebird 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Seaside Sparrow 10
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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Buckshutem WMA
17 species
Wild Turkey 1
Laughing Gull 3
Eastern Phoebe 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Horned Lark 3
Barn Swallow 1
Tufted Titmouse 1
Gray Catbird 2
Chipping Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Grasshopper Sparrow 1
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 2
Dickcissel 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Orchard Oriole 2
Bevan WMA IBA
12 species
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Tree Swallow 8
Eastern Bluebird 2
Ovenbird 2
Northern Waterthrush 1
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Nashville Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Glades Wildlife Refuge--Turkey Pt.
24 species
Great Egret 1
Green Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 2
Northern Harrier 2
Bald Eagle 4
Semipalmated Plover 1
Spotted Sandpiper 6
Willet 2
Least Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 9
Great Horned Owl 2
Peregrine Falcon 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
White-eyed Vireo 1
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 16
Eastern Bluebird 1
Common Yellowthroat 3
Yellow Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 2
Seaside Sparrow 10
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Boat-tailed Grackle 4
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Shorebirds at Heislerville with Mike Crewe - Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
Our Tuesday visit to Heislerville this week could barely have been more dramatic. A great sea of Short-billed Dowitchers, Dunlin and Semipalmated Sandpipers was studded with Red Knots, Black-bellied Plovers and Semipalmated Plovers. Scattered in deeper water further out, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs fed in small flotillas.
Dramatic scenes were created by a passing Peregrine, Black-crowned Night Herons and Double-crested Cormorants could be watched as they attended to nesting duties and our experience was enriched by our visit to the New Jersey Audubon Semipalmated Sandpiper team who gave us the latest news on their work.
As if this wasn’t enough, we topped it all off with close encounters of Ruddy Turnstones and Bonaparte’s Gulls feeding at East Point Lighthouse. All in all, a fabulous spectacle – join us on our next visit!! Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, & Megan Crewe.
Dramatic scenes were created by a passing Peregrine, Black-crowned Night Herons and Double-crested Cormorants could be watched as they attended to nesting duties and our experience was enriched by our visit to the New Jersey Audubon Semipalmated Sandpiper team who gave us the latest news on their work.
As if this wasn’t enough, we topped it all off with close encounters of Ruddy Turnstones and Bonaparte’s Gulls feeding at East Point Lighthouse. All in all, a fabulous spectacle – join us on our next visit!! Leaders: Mike Crewe, Warren Cairo, & Megan Crewe.
Hidden Corners of Belleplain - Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
We had fourteen species of warblers and got looks at Hooded Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Summer Tanager, Orchard Oriole and Baltimore Oriole. Leaders: Karen Johnson, Janet Crawford, Shaun Bamford, Michael McCabe, & Carrie Bell.
46 species
Laughing Gull 7
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 8
Acadian Flycatcher 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 7
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 7
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 11
Eastern Bluebird 4
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 1
Ovenbird 10
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Hooded Warbler 2
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 3
Yellow-throated Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 4
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 4
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 2
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46 species
Laughing Gull 7
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 8
Acadian Flycatcher 3
Great Crested Flycatcher 7
White-eyed Vireo 2
Red-eyed Vireo 7
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 8
Carolina Wren 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 11
Eastern Bluebird 4
Wood Thrush 4
American Robin 3
Gray Catbird 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
Cedar Waxwing 1
Ovenbird 10
Worm-eating Warbler 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 1
Hooded Warbler 2
American Redstart 1
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 2
Pine Warbler 3
Yellow-throated Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 4
Black-throated Green Warbler 1
Eastern Towhee 2
Chipping Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 4
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 2
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Birding the Meadows with Pete Dunne - Monday, May 12th, 2014
A nice start to a nice day, with perched and singing Blue Grosbeak and Orchard Oriole. Many Common Yellowthroats singing and several seen well including a pair. Several American Oystercatchers are nesting on the beach, a Common Loon in breeding plumage, and a late Red-throated Loon off shore. Waders included an adult Little Blue Heron, and Glossy Ibis. Lots of shorebirds with the water level going down. Those seen were Short-billed Dowitchers, Semipalmated Plover and Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, and both Yellowlegs. Leaders: Karl Lukens, Chuck Slugg, Steve Weis, & Janet Crawford.
58 species
Canada Goose 6
Mute Swan 12
Mallard 8
Black Scoter 25
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 50
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 5
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 2
Solitary Sandpiper 1
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Willet 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 20
Semipalmated Sandpiper 8
Short-billed Dowitcher 60
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 3
Mourning Dove 5
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 1
Marsh Wren 1 heard by a few
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Common Yellowthroat 6
Yellow Warbler 1 heard by a few
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1 heard by a leader
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 2 adult male, female
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 5
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58 species
Canada Goose 6
Mute Swan 12
Mallard 8
Black Scoter 25
Red-throated Loon 1
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 50
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Glossy Ibis 1
Osprey 5
American Oystercatcher 5
Semipalmated Plover 5
Killdeer 2
Solitary Sandpiper 1
Greater Yellowlegs 2
Willet 2
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Least Sandpiper 20
Semipalmated Sandpiper 8
Short-billed Dowitcher 60
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 5
Great Black-backed Gull 5
Least Tern 10
Forster's Tern 15
Black Skimmer 3
Mourning Dove 5
Northern Flicker 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 3
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Tree Swallow 10
Barn Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 1
Marsh Wren 1 heard by a few
Carolina Wren 1
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 1
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 5
Common Yellowthroat 6
Yellow Warbler 1 heard by a few
Field Sparrow 1
Savannah Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 3
Blue Grosbeak 1
Indigo Bunting 1 heard by a leader
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orchard Oriole 2 adult male, female
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
House Sparrow 5
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| Field Sparrow [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Least Sandpiper [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Little Blue Heron [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
EZ Birding at Cape May Point - Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
A lovely morning with a hint of summer and an enthusiastic group made all of our sightings exciting. Leaders: Chris Marks, Chuck Slugg, and Nancy Watson.
53 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 6
Mute Swan 4
Mallard 15
Double-crested Cormorant 12
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 10
Mississippi Kite 3
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
American Oystercatcher 4
Killdeer 1
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 12
Laughing Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 4
Forster's Tern 10
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Empidonax sp. 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 20
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 5
Cedar Waxwing 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 1
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 6
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 2
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53 species (+1 other taxa)
Canada Goose 6
Mute Swan 4
Mallard 15
Double-crested Cormorant 12
Great Egret 2
Snowy Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 1
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 10
Mississippi Kite 3
Northern Harrier 1
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-shouldered Hawk 1
Red-tailed Hawk 3
American Oystercatcher 4
Killdeer 1
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 12
Laughing Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 4
Common Tern 4
Forster's Tern 10
Mourning Dove 4
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Empidonax sp. 1
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 20
Tree Swallow 8
Carolina Chickadee 3
House Wren 3
Carolina Wren 5
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 4
Gray Catbird 5
Cedar Waxwing 1
Common Yellowthroat 6
American Redstart 1
Blackburnian Warbler 1
Yellow Warbler 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 6
Yellow-throated Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Red-winged Blackbird 12
Common Grackle 8
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
American Goldfinch 4
House Sparrow 2
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Higbee Beach Bird Walk - Friday, May 9th, 2014
A foggy start to the Higbee Beach walk meant we had something of a slow start, but singing Field Sparrows and Yellow-breasted Chat entertained us until the weather improved. A fly-over Yellow-headed Blackbird was an all-too-brief highlight, but warblers were fun too, with nice views of Black-and-white and Blackpoll Warblers, and Northern Parulas. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Chris Marks, Kathy Horn, Steve Weis, and Warren Cairo.
50 species
Mallard 3
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Bald Eagle 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Laughing Gull 6
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
White-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 6
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling 1
Ovenbird 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 3
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 5
Savannah Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 8
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 4
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Yellow-headed Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
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50 species
Mallard 3
Great Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 3
Bald Eagle 1
Lesser Yellowlegs 1
Laughing Gull 6
Forster's Tern 1
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Downy Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 4
White-eyed Vireo 2
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 6
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 2
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling 1
Ovenbird 2
Blue-winged Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 3
Yellow Warbler 2
Blackpoll Warbler 4
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 10
Prairie Warbler 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 5
Savannah Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 8
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 4
Indigo Bunting 3
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Yellow-headed Blackbird 1
Common Grackle 5
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
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Birds of Belleplain - Thursday, May 8th, 2014
Clouds, cool, and some rain drops made for slow birding. We did however end up with four Scarlet Tanagers, two Blue Grosbeaks, both Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, and great looks at Prairie Warblers. Ovenbirds were calling continually. Leaders: Bert Hixon, Karl Lukens, and Shaun Bamford.
45 species
Turkey Vulture 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 15
Mourning Dove 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 10
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 1
Ovenbird 15
Worm-eating Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 heard only
Chipping Sparrow 10
White-throated Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 1 after walk by leader
Scarlet Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
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45 species
Turkey Vulture 3
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull 15
Mourning Dove 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 4
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 1
Barn Swallow 6
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 5
Eastern Bluebird 2
Wood Thrush 10
American Robin 5
Gray Catbird 5
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 1
Ovenbird 15
Worm-eating Warbler 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Pine Warbler 6
Yellow-rumped Warbler 3
Prairie Warbler 4
Yellow-breasted Chat 1 heard only
Chipping Sparrow 10
White-throated Sparrow 5
Summer Tanager 1 after walk by leader
Scarlet Tanager 4
Northern Cardinal 4
Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 5
Common Grackle 15
Brown-headed Cowbird 5
Orchard Oriole 2
Baltimore Oriole 1
House Finch 1
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Birding Cape May Point - Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
A few interesting waders were seen including a brief look at a Little Blue Heron, two Green Herons, and several Great Egrets. Along the beach we had many swallows with at least one Bank Swallow with the Northern Rough-wings, Tree, and Barns. We also had a Lesser Black-backed Gull, three Least Sandpipers, and several Least Terns. A couple of Piping Plovers were on the beach looking like a pair, as well as five American Oystercatchers (one on nest). Smaller birds of interest were House Wren, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Common Yellowthroats, Pine and Yellow-rumped Warblers. A pair of Blue Grosbeaks and Orchard Orioles sang for us. Two female Indigo Buntings, and a Scarlet Tanager were also nice to see. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Karl Lukens, Steve Weis, and Chris Marks.
60 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 8
Mallard 12
Red-throated Loon 3
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Great Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 5
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 5
Piping Plover 2
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 5
Forster's Tern 8
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 4
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 7
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 5
Bank Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 15
Carolina Chickadee 3
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 7
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Prairie Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 5
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2 pair
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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60 species
Canada Goose 25
Mute Swan 8
Mallard 12
Red-throated Loon 3
Common Loon 1
Double-crested Cormorant 30
Great Egret 4
Little Blue Heron 1
Green Heron 2
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 5
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
American Oystercatcher 5
Piping Plover 2
Least Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Laughing Gull 20
Herring Gull 2
Lesser Black-backed Gull 1
Great Black-backed Gull 2
Least Tern 5
Forster's Tern 8
Mourning Dove 5
Chimney Swift 4
Eastern Kingbird 1
Blue Jay 7
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 4
Purple Martin 100
Tree Swallow 5
Bank Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 15
Carolina Chickadee 3
House Wren 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
American Robin 1
Gray Catbird 4
Brown Thrasher 2
Northern Mockingbird 1
European Starling 10
Common Yellowthroat 7
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Prairie Warbler 1
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 5
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 5
Blue Grosbeak 2 pair
Indigo Bunting 2
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Orchard Oriole 2
House Finch 2
House Sparrow 2
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| Blue Grosbeak [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Blue Grosbeak [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
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| Least Sandpipers [Photo by Karl Lukens] |
Shorebirds at Heislerville with Mike Crewe - Tuesday, May 6th, 2014
Heislerville was still a little full of water today but that didn't stop us enjoying some good birding. We started by admiring the breeding colony of Double-crested Cormorants, which had a pair of Great Blue Herons and several Black-crowned Night Herons mixed in. Close encounters were enjoyed with Pectoral, Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Black Skimmers and a whole host of other birds, while many Clapper Rails called but remained hidden from view. At East Point, a surprisingly high number of Bonaparte's Gulls was still present and we enjoyed some tussling, young Bald Eagles. Leaders: Mike Crewe, Shaun Bamford, and Nancy Watson.
36 species
Canada Goose 4
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret X
Snowy Egret X
Black-crowned Night-Heron X
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 3
Black-bellied Plover 10
Semipalmated Plover 25
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 150
Lesser Yellowlegs 15
Ruddy Turnstone 2
Dunlin 400
Least Sandpiper 5
Pectoral Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 120
Bonaparte's Gull 6
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer X
Belted Kingfisher 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
House Sparrow 2
East Point Lighthouse
23 species
Mallard 1
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Egret X
Snowy Egret 3
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 2
Semipalmated Plover 3
Willet 5
Ruddy Turnstone 10
Sanderling 35
Least Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Bonaparte's Gull 109 Counted in a single scan, on water close toshore, feeding. All but one were first-summer birds.
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Barn Swallow X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Boat-tailed Grackle X
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36 species
Canada Goose 4
American Black Duck 1
Mallard 2
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret X
Snowy Egret X
Black-crowned Night-Heron X
Glossy Ibis 4
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 3
Black-bellied Plover 10
Semipalmated Plover 25
Killdeer 1
Greater Yellowlegs 150
Lesser Yellowlegs 15
Ruddy Turnstone 2
Dunlin 400
Least Sandpiper 5
Pectoral Sandpiper 1
Semipalmated Sandpiper 1
Short-billed Dowitcher 120
Bonaparte's Gull 6
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Black Skimmer X
Belted Kingfisher 1
Fish Crow 2
Tree Swallow X
Barn Swallow X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle X
House Sparrow 2
East Point Lighthouse
23 species
Mallard 1
Double-crested Cormorant X
Great Egret X
Snowy Egret 3
Turkey Vulture X
Osprey 2
Bald Eagle 2
Semipalmated Plover 3
Willet 5
Ruddy Turnstone 10
Sanderling 35
Least Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 3
Short-billed Dowitcher 10
Bonaparte's Gull 109 Counted in a single scan, on water close toshore, feeding. All but one were first-summer birds.
Laughing Gull X
Ring-billed Gull X
Herring Gull X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Forster's Tern X
Barn Swallow X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Boat-tailed Grackle X
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