Higbee Beach is settling into its summer breeding season and migrants were notable by their absence. But that was not cause for disappointment, since we enjoyed great views of a nice range of local breeding birds. Indigo Buntings were singing well and several males posed for scope views. Blue Grosbeaks were around too, but they chose to lurk in longer grass and be elusive. Hairy, Downy and Red-bellied Woodpeckers were all vocal, as were the local White-eyed Vireos and Field Sparrows. We heard one of the two male Hooded Warblers that seem to have set up territory at Higbee Beach this year and, after a bit of a search, we eventually had prolonged scope views of a singing Yellow-breasted Chat. For a change, our route took us down to Higbee Pond, where a Great Blue Heron lurked and Glossy Ibises flew overhead. This peaceful corner of Higbee Beach is a wonderful alternative to the hustle and bustle of life at the beach! Leaders: Mike Crewe, Kathy Horn, Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, and Carrie Bell.
47 species
Wood Duck 2
Mallard 4
Great Blue Heron 1
Great Egret 2
Glossy Ibis 3
Turkey Vulture 3
Osprey 2
Cooper's Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Laughing Gull X
Mourning Dove 4
Chimney Swift 3
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Hairy Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Eastern Kingbird 2
White-eyed Vireo 4
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Fish Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Tree Swallow 3
Barn Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 4
Tufted Titmouse 3
Carolina Wren 5
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 4
Cedar Waxwing 3
Common Yellowthroat 3
Hooded Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 2
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Field Sparrow 2
Song Sparrow 1
Northern Cardinal 4
Blue Grosbeak 2
Indigo Bunting 4
Red-winged Blackbird 6
Common Grackle X
Brown-headed Cowbird 8
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 6
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