Newer spring arrivals at Riverbend Park (Fairfax County) this Tuesday morning
included 2 Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, 2 LA Waterthrushes, 6 Palm (yellow race)
Warblers (among a host of Yellow-rumps), Rough-winged Swallows, and Chipping
Sparrows. The population of Ring-billed Ducks continue to diminish (down to
150
or so) and pairing of the remaining birds is more in evidence. VA bluebells
and other wildflowers are nearing their peak bloom.
Ralph Wall
Great Falls, VA
