Our walk started out with a bang when the Hawkwatch Counter, Cameron Cox, called out a White-winged Dove flying past us towards the lighthouse! Several days of favorable winds had brought us some new birds some of which had stopped over to feed and rest before continuing their southward journey. The cedars near the East Pavilion were a prime spot for feeding warblers as well as parts of the Red Trail. A highlight, and best life look for many, was a close Northern Waterthrush feeding along the edge of the Swamp Rose Mallow near the duck blind. We also came upon a Veery close to the trail which most were able to see as well as listen to several give the 'veer' call deeper in the woods as is typical for the species. A variety of raptors overhead were enjoyed by all. Leaders: Catherine Busch, Chris Marks, and Marc & Lynne Breslow.
51 species
Canada Goose X
Mute Swan X
American Wigeon 3
Mallard 35
Blue-winged Teal 8
Northern Shoveler 6
Green-winged Teal 8
Double-crested Cormorant 2
Great Blue Heron 2
Great Egret 4
Snowy Egret 2
Black Vulture 2
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 5
Sharp-shinned Hawk 2
Cooper's Hawk 4
Bald Eagle 1
Broad-winged Hawk 2
Laughing Gull X
Herring Gull (American) X
Great Black-backed Gull X
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 6
White-winged Dove 1 flying toward lighthouse
Mourning Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 3
American Kestrel 3
Merlin 1
Eastern Wood-Pewee 1
Eastern Kingbird 1
Red-eyed Vireo 6
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 4
Carolina Chickadee 4
Carolina Wren 5
Veery 3
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 3
Northern Waterthrush 1
Black-and-white Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 35
American Redstart 25
Northern Parula 5
Yellow Warbler 2
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 4
Northern Cardinal 2
Bobolink X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Common Grackle 4
American Goldfinch 2
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