[va-bird] Mason Neck SP 9/2: B&W Warbler, Y-R Warbler, etc.

["Jodi Bucknam" <jodibucknam@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Birders,

Thanks to the recent storm, yesterday's bird walk at Mason Neck State Park 
had the best warbler sightings yet this season.  At least two mixed-species 
flocks were busy and noisy along the Bay View Trail, and BLACK-&-WHITE 
WARBLER, YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, and others were clearly 
observed.  Highlights also included large numbers of N. ROUGH-WINGED 
SWALLOWS, BARN SWALLOWS, and (later in the day) CHIMNEY SWIFTS hawking 
insects over the marsh, bay, and even Visitor Center.  A full list is below, 
with species seen later in the day starred.

The bird walk takes place every Saturday at Mason Neck State Park from 
9-11am.  We meet at the Visitor Center, bird along the Bay View Trail, and 
conclude in the picnic area.  All are welcome and no reservations are 
needed.  The next walk is Saturday, September 9, and will be guest led by 
Scott Baron.  Any questions may be directed to me at the phone number or 
email listed below.

Double-crested Cormorant *
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose

Osprey*
Bald Eagle
Spotted Sandpiper*

Forster's Tern *
Mourning Dove
Chimney Swift *

Ruby-throated Hummingbird *
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker *

Pileated Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Northern Flicker

Eastern Wood-Pewee
Eastern Phoebe
Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Barn Swallow
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee

Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Eastern Bluebird *
Gray Catbird

European Starling
White-eyed Vireo
Magnolia Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
Pine Warbler

Northern Parula
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle

House Finch
American Goldfinch

Good birding,

Jodi Bucknam
Park Interpreter
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079
703-339-2380
mninterpreter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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