[va-bird] Yellow-throated warblers at Leesylvanina St. Pk.

Thanks to the posters with regards to the Yellow-throated warblers at
Leesylvania.  I headed down this morning (9:45am- 10:45am) and right off
the bat got a poor look at one in the pines near the fishing pier, just as
described!  I was never able to re-locate the bird, unfortunately.

So, I headed down to the Bushey Point Trail (I parked at the edge of the
boat lot and took the path in to the first wooden bridge) in hopes of
seeing anything exciting.  Luck was back - a pair of YELLOW THROATED
WARBLERS were there, one bathing nicely at the stream's edge.  Got amazing
looks of this lifer for me - very exciting!

Also of note were a large number of TREE SWALLOWS, BLUEBIRDS, a half dozen
or so RUBY CROWNED KINGLETS (even one showing me his crown!), PHOEBE,
WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH, and some chirping OSPREYs at their nest.

Enjoy this lovely morning!
-Renee Grebe
 Alexandria, VA


> Drove down to Leesylvania St. Pk. this morning looking for Yellow-throated
> warblers. I found two. The first was in the pines and deciduous trees at
> the
> far end of the picnic area, near the fishing pier.  It was singing
> intermittently and hoping around high in the tree.  I saw the bird, but
> not
> well. The other warbler was also  in the picnic area at the far other end
> near the boat launch parking as you come in.  It was in the pines in the
> area between the paved entrance road and the dirt/gravel road by the
> gazebo.
> This bird was much more cooperative. It was singing often, about 30 ft up
> in
> the pines, often in the open.  I had super views of the bright yellow
> throat
> and clear views of the bold face pattern, often in the sun. Stunning views
> of a stunning bird! . Chipping sparrows were also at he second location.
> Many thanks to Paula Sullivan for her, as always , helpful advice in
> finding
> these birds.
> --
> Donald Sweig
> Falls Church, Va.
>

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