[va-richmond-general] Golden-winged Warblers in Highland County

I went up to Bramble Hill, my place in Highland County above Blue Grass, on 
Friday to open the house up for the summer, and as soon as I stepped out of the 
car I heard the buzzy song of the Golden-winged Warbler.  Before the weekend 
was over I determined that there were at least three males singing from 
different areas of the property.  One was singing down below the barn where the 
Brewster's nested last year, but I didn't walk down to see the bird, so don't 
know if it was a hybrid or not. 


Within five minutes of filling up the feeder there were goldfinches by the 
dozen, soon joined by Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and all the other usual suspects. 
 Hummingbirds were at the feeders within a few minutes of getting the sugar 
water out as well.   


As many of you know who come up to visit my place every year I have generally 
an open door policy.  I love to share my birds with others.  This year, 
however, I donated a week stay to each of two different environmental 
organizations, so that I have the buyers coming up.  I do not know yet when 
they will be there, but I don't want hordes of birders descending on the place 
during those two weeks; after all, these people paid good money to be there.  
So it is important that you check with me before you come for a visit.  I can 
be reached at catbird329@xxxxxxxxxxx or heron329@xxxxxxxx   


I was there once with friends for a Ladies Only Birding weekend, and the ladies 
in question were out on the deck in their nighties have morning coffee when 
about 20 cars came rolling up the driveway.  I didn't expect them and was not 
really happy to see them.  Most of you have excellent manners and check with me 
before you arrive, and I really appreciate those good birders who do that. 


Hope to see many of you this spring! 


Margaret O'Bryan

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