[Bristol-Birds] Prairie Warbler, Nighthawks and Summer Tanager Photo
- From: "Mayhorn" <mayhorn@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Bristol Birds" <bristol-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2004 19:51:17 -0400
Area Birders,
haven't yet seen the large warbler waves that are the usual in my yard during
this season, but several species are still moving through. Today 35 species
showed up. A bright male PRAIRIE WARBLER appeared near the yard pond and
searched for insects. 3 BLACK-THROATED GREENS, 1 BLUE-WINGED, 1 CHESTNUT-SIDED,
2 HOODED WARBLERS, and 2 YELLOW-THROATED WARBLERS came through at different
times this morning. 2 EASTERN PHOEBES and 1 EASTERN WOOD PEWEE hawked for
insects. Both RED-EYED and WHITE-EYED VIREOS made an appearance, as did 21
CEDAR WAXWINGS and 2 INDIGO BUNTINGS. The resident RED-SHOULDERED HAWK could be
heard calling as it circled out over the valley. The biggest surprise was
seeing a flock of 25 COMMON NIGHTHAWKS passing overhead, flying in a southerly
direction. I don't think I have seen very many of that species migrating during
the morning. A SCARLET TANAGER competed with a flock of 5 EASTERN BLUEBIRDS
for Virginia Creeper berries. Yesterday these two species were joined in the
feast by a SUMMER TANAGER that was more orange than green. You can see a photo
of the bird at http://www.bcplnet.org/birdclub/gallery/SumTanager.htm
Enjoy the birds,
Roger Mayhorn
Grundy, VA
Buchanan County
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