[va-richmond-general] Greater Yellowlegs

I saw a Greater Yellowlegs at Henricus  yesterday (Thursday) morning. It was 
quite active on the mudflats at the end of a trail that ends with a bench at 
the water's edge, close to the visitor center. Thanks to Al Warfield for 
verifying my ID.

Also saw several banded Prothonotary Warblers, including a pair nesting inside 
the metal pole supporting a floating dock for fishermen.

Photos of the Greater Yellowlegs (not the greatest) and close-ups of the 
Prothonotaries ( half way decent) are available by email if anyone is 
interested.

Interestingly, just like the Cardinal, the Prothonotary Warbler got its name 
from the Catholic Church. One of the several orders of papal prothnotaries wore 
a yellow hood.

Naseem Reza

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