Hello, I wanted to share this list with everyone. The spring migrants are
definitely on the way. I've seen palm warblers and blue-gray gnatcatchers
already. I may have already shared that, so sorry for repeating. Good
birding!!!!
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From: ebird-alert@xxxxxxxxxxx <ebird-alert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 7:38 AM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Virginia Rare Bird Alert <daily>
*** Species Summary:
Mute Swan (1 Mecklenburg)
White-winged Scoter (1 Augusta, 1 Staunton)
Long-tailed Duck (2 Augusta, 3 Frederick)
Red-throated Loon (1 Botetourt)
Brown Booby (1 Mecklenburg)
Anhinga (1 Virginia Beach)
Least Bittern (1 Virginia Beach)
Green Heron (1 Chesapeake, 1 Richmond City)
Virginia Rail (2 Newport News)
Sandhill Crane (1 Accomack)
Dunlin (1 Mecklenburg)
Least Sandpiper (1 Virginia Beach)
Spotted Sandpiper (1 Fairfax)
Eurasian Collared-Dove (1 Rockingham)
Chimney Swift (1 Norfolk)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1 Chesapeake, 1 Virginia Beach)
Loggerhead Shrike (1 Mecklenburg)
White-eyed Vireo (1 Greensville, 1 James City, 1 Lunenburg, 5 Mecklenburg, 3
Newport News, 1 Prince Edward, 1 Richmond City, 1 Southampton, 1 Virginia Beach)
Common Raven (1 Henrico)
Ovenbird (8 James City, 5 Virginia Beach)
Black-and-white Warbler (8 James City, 1 King and Queen, 1 Richmond City, 2
Virginia Beach)
Prothonotary Warbler (1 Chesterfield, 1 Mecklenburg, 1 Virginia Beach)
Northern Parula (2 Mecklenburg, 1 Richmond City)
Prairie Warbler (2 Hampton, 3 James City)
Black-throated Green Warbler (1 Botetourt)
Wilson's Warbler (3 Fredericksburg)
White-crowned Sparrow (leucophrys) (1 Augusta)
Vesper Sparrow (2 Buckingham)
Western Tanager (1 Chesapeake)
Painted Bunting (1 Chesapeake)
Rusty Blackbird (1 Virginia Beach)
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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 15:25 by Mark Johnson
- South Farm Pond, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.8475396,-78.4950507&ll=36.8475396,-78.4950507
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44203595
- Comments: "Continuing bird, all white with knobby orange and black bill."
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) (11)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:02 by Penny Warren
- Bells Lane, Staunton, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.1676296,-79.036417&ll=38.1676296,-79.036417
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181124
- Comments: "2 immature males, 9 females, dark brownish color, white wing
patch, some showing oval white patch"
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta fusca) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:55 by Penny Warren
- US-VA-Staunton-131 Old White Hill Rd, Augusta, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.056947,-79.07298&ll=38.056947,-79.07298
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44187633
- Comments: "Darkish brown, white wing patch ... weather front brought in
unusual ducks "
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (12)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 13:24 by Benjamin Whitlock
- Lake Frederick, Frederick, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=39.0426,-78.1568&ll=39.0426,-78.1568
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44190855
- Comments: "The “treat” in the raft. Exact count. Two males seen with
distinctive white tops of head/napes and facial pattern. Cheek patch pattern
visible on other 10 birds. Long tails and diving behavior observed. Group kept
tight on water, moving in and out of main raft. Very low quality photo taken on
phone at distance. "
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (12) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:04 by David Carr
- Lake Frederick, Frederick, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=39.0426,-78.1568&ll=39.0426,-78.1568
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44180908
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Exact count. Hens and drakes in various plumages. Two
photographed."
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (15)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 14:48 by Gabriel Ricketts
- Lake Holiday (gated community/restricted access), Frederick, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=39.3101825,-78.3073497&ll=39.3101825,-78.3073497
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194692
- Comments: "Along the edges of raft. Unmistakable."
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (2)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 18:10 by Shaphan Shank
- Old Mountain Road pond, private, Augusta, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.3709877,-79.119131&ll=38.3709877,-79.119131
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44202955
- Comments: "Landowner saw them first two days ago. Seen well with binocs and
spotting scope at 100 ft. "
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) (8)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:55 by Penny Warren
- US-VA-Staunton-131 Old White Hill Rd, Augusta, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.056947,-79.07298&ll=38.056947,-79.07298
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44187633
- Comments: "Unmistakable duck, weather front brought in good number of
unusual ducks and high numbers"
Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 16:02 by Bob Epperson
- Carvins Cove Recreation Area, Botetourt, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.3834,-79.9468&ll=37.3834,-79.9468
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44207173
- Comments: "Seen swimming near, but, separate from the flock of six Common
Loons, which allowed easy comparison with slight swing of the scope. Smaller
loon in winter plumage with contrasting white face and neck, dark cap and nape,
slimmer bill, and swimming with head/bill tilted up at times."
Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 10:58 by Mark Johnson
- John H. Kerr Reservoir--Tailrace Park, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6015291,-78.299184&ll=36.6015291,-78.299184
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44203605
- Media: 2 Photos
- Comments: "Continuing bird first reported yesterday by Adam D'Onofrio, Jeff
Blalock, and Paul Glass. Seen today perched on the lake dam and in flight.
The bird put on a great aerial show while soaring around, hunting, and diving."
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:27 by Andrew Baldelli
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44185755
- Comments: "Flying high heading south over Stumpy Lake long tail Grey in
coverts long skinny neck long pointed bill"
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:20 by Robert Wood
- Back Bay NWR, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6779,-75.9159&ll=36.6779,-75.9159
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188737
- Comments: "Found in the same area where they were seen this past summer
(marshy area next to the False Cape sign. Surprising bird to flush as it
flushed from the near side only a few feet from the path. Great looks as it
flew several times though I wasn't able to get photos. Significantly smaller
than Green Heron and more tannish brown."
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:27 by Ellis Maxey
- 3616 Harding Dr, Chesapeake US-VA (36.8462,-76.3909), Chesapeake, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.846154,-76.390901&ll=36.846154,-76.390901
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181709
- Comments: "We live on a marsh with this bird seen annually. First Green Heron
seen this year at this site although other documented sightings in the area.
Unable to get picture."
Green Heron (Butorides virescens) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:10 by Michael Vassalotti
- James River Park--Belle Isle, Richmond City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.5289234,-77.4539566&ll=37.5289234,-77.4539566
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44183596
- Comments: "Juvenile and adult in same tree. Stocky shape, streaked neck,
yellow legs on juvenile and orange legs with a rufous neck on adult. "
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 07:00 by Elizabeth Wilkins
- Newport News Park, Newport News, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1802,-76.5476&ll=37.1802,-76.5476
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184203
- Comments: "Heard by 4 observers at the swamp bridge location where this
species has been seen and heard since early March this year."
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (1)
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 07:00 by Hampton Roads Bird Club
- Newport News Park, Newport News, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1802,-76.5476&ll=37.1802,-76.5476
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184644
- Comments: "Heard by 4 observers at the swamp bridge location where this
species has been seen and heard since early March this year."
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:30 by Joanne Laskowski
- 22453–22579 Stone House Rd, Onley US-VA (37.6664,-75.6753), Accomack, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.66639,-75.675336&ll=37.66639,-75.675336
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188770
- Comments: "Continuing bird"
Dunlin (Calidris alpina) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 10:44 by Nick Newberry
- Dick Cross WMA, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6121,-78.2932&ll=36.6121,-78.2932
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188228
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "Originally seen roosting with a small group of snipe. Still mostly
in basic plumage with a hint of the dark belly starting to show and some black
chevron like markings on the sides of the breast. Photos to come"
Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) (10) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:20 by Robert Wood
- Back Bay NWR, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6779,-75.9159&ll=36.6779,-75.9159
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188737
- Comments: "Small group together with the rest of he shorebirds on Pool C. A
little early perhaps; clearly smaller than nearby Dunlin with yellowish legs."
Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 16:18 by David Farner
- Royal Lake Park, Fairfax, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.8044753,-77.2900093&ll=38.8044753,-77.2900093
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44197451
- Comments: "spotted breasted sandpiper with wing flicks and glide in flight
and tail bobbing while walking"
Eurasian Collared-Dove (Streptopelia decaocto)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 12:40 by Greg Moyers
- Lumber Mill Rd, Rockingham, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.438991,-79.0023642&ll=38.438991,-79.0023642
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196003
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:11 by David Clark
- Clark Yard - Windsor Pt, Norfolk, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.8876529,-76.2729961&ll=36.8876529,-76.2729961
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44179940
- Comments: "2 days earlier than last year "
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Karen Kearney
- Home (Chesapeake, VA), Chesapeake, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7504627,-76.3382557&ll=36.7504627,-76.3382557
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181651
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "I always put my hummingbird feeder out on April 8, but decided to
put it out yesterday. April 1. This morning a bright male came to the feeder.
Record photo. Never too soon to put out the sugar water!"
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:54 by Mary Catherine Miguez
- US-VA-Virginia Beach-Backyard 36.7518x-75.9870, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.751829,-75.986992&ll=36.751829,-75.986992
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188646
- Comments: "Saw one out of the corner of my eye, made nectar and about 30 min.
Later the hummer came in, Male with ruby-throat"
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 14:38 by Mark Johnson
- Baskerville Road, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.651581,-78.2638657&ll=36.651581,-78.2638657
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44203591
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Continuing bird. Previously seen and photographed by observer on
February 27, 2018. Digiscoped mobile phone photograph."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 16:30 by Max Nootbaar
- 287 Water Wheel Rd, Emporia US-VA (36.7440,-77.5289), Greensville, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.74399,-77.528889&ll=36.74399,-77.528889
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44195972
- Comments: "Singing."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (4) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 10:44 by Nick Newberry
- Dick Cross WMA, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6121,-78.2932&ll=36.6121,-78.2932
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188228
- Comments: "Singing distinctive song repetitively from dense understory.
Slightly early. Careful count"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 13:00 by Mark Johnson
- Dick Cross WMA, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6121,-78.2932&ll=36.6121,-78.2932
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44203597
- Comments: "Heard singing typical hiccupy raspy song on/off for about a half
hour while observing birds at Clyde's Pond. First of season."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 15:38 by Nick Newberry
- Filter Plant Road, Lunenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.008123,-78.223082&ll=37.008123,-78.223082
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194111
- Comments: "Singing. A bit early but in line with a movement into this part of
the state in the last day or two. "
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:45 by Zack Grasso
- James River Park--42nd St, Richmond City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.5240933,-77.4749851&ll=37.5240933,-77.4749851
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44189985
- Comments: "Heard clearly just east of yellow pipes"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1)
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 07:00 by Hampton Roads Bird Club
- Newport News Park, Newport News, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1802,-76.5476&ll=37.1802,-76.5476
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184644
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Confirmed by several observers. Photo by Ellis Maxey attached."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1)
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 07:00 by Ellis Maxey
- Newport News Park, Newport News, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1802,-76.5476&ll=37.1802,-76.5476
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44186233
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Confirmed by several observers. Photo by Ellis Maxey attached"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1)
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 07:00 by Elizabeth Wilkins
- Newport News Park, Newport News, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1802,-76.5476&ll=37.1802,-76.5476
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184203
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Confirmed by several observers. Photo by Ellis Maxey attached."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 11:40 by Elisa Flanders
- Route 603 boat ramp on Blackwater, Southampton, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.80415,-76.8651&ll=36.80415,-76.8651
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188367
- Comments: "Singing birds"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:40 by Nick Newberry
- Steel Bridge Boat Ramp, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6071,-78.2103&ll=36.6071,-78.2103
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44183193
- Comments: "A bit on the early side. Heard singing then seen well. Recording. "
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:44 by Jason Schatti
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184898
- Comments: "Clear visual observation at close range"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (2) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:01 by Jeffrey Blalock
- Tobacco Heritage Trail - Boydton, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.669424,-78.387424&ll=36.669424,-78.387424
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44198720
- Comments: "Heard singing one just before crossing bridge on trail and other
on entrance road to parking area off of Prison Rd"
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 06:00 by Jeffrey Blalock
- Tobacco Heritage Trail - Boydton, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.669424,-78.387424&ll=36.669424,-78.387424
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44198084
- Comments: "Heard singing. "
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:51 by Mike Stinson
- Wilck's Lake, Prince Edward, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.3034,-78.4097&ll=37.3034,-78.4097
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44189867
- Comments: "Singing in known breeding location for species (heard from
platform)."
White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Nancy Barnhart
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44193091
- Comments: "Heard very distinctive Whistles, sharp chips notes."
Common Raven (Corvus corax) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Mar 31, 2018 16:30 by Heidi Workman
- Travelling, West End Henrico County, Henrico, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.6015842,-77.5678968&ll=37.6015842,-77.5678968
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196610
- Comments: "Huge black corvid with thick neck, easily 1/3 larger than the two
ordinary crows that were mobbing it. Raven gracefully executed numerous
snap-rolls to expose claws to crows as they dove on it. All three were flying
over the Innsbrook shops fronting Broad Street."
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 10:35 by Tracy Tate
- Lake Lawson and Lake Smith Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.8889337,-76.1662266&ll=36.8889337,-76.1662266
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188691
- Comments: "heard high pitched thin whine and light quick twitters watched
forever to find the bird in ivy covered underbrush, ground bird head bobbing
and tail raising as walked, olive upper, light underbelly, dark streaking on
crown and breast, distinct eyering"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 15:15 by Andrew Hawkins
- Princess Anne WMA--Whitehurst Tract, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6212111,-76.0015726&ll=36.6212111,-76.0015726
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44163234
- Comments: "singing, heard and seen"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (3) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:44 by Jason Schatti
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184898
- Comments: "1 visual observation, 2 by voice"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 03, 2018 06:35 by Rob Bielawski
- West Neck Creek Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.751726,-76.053753&ll=36.751726,-76.053753
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44211278
- Comments: "Continuing early arrival first photographed 29 Mar; singing
repeatedly within earshot of parking lot from same location it has been seen
the last few days."
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 12:08 by Karen & Tom Beatty
- West Neck Creek Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.751726,-76.053753&ll=36.751726,-76.053753
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44187730
- Comments: "Early, but continuing bird"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Deane Gordon
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194526
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Karen Grass
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196462
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Rose Ryan
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196488
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Judy Kinshaw-Ellis
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44200623
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Virginia Broome
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44202839
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Joyce Lowry
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44211186
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (2)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Nancy Barnhart
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44193091
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Gary Driscole
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44190820
- Comments: "Heard calling, seen recently in other VA locations"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:02 by Brendan Wang
- James River Park--42nd St, Richmond City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.5240933,-77.4749851&ll=37.5240933,-77.4749851
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44183404
- Comments: "Small warbler with strong black and white streaking and striped
head. Seen foraging just beside overpass "
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:27 by Andrew Baldelli
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44185755
- Comments: "Black and white Warbler , male will add photo"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:24 by Jonathan Snyder
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44192935
- Media: 1 Photo
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:16 by Maeve Charlesworth and Joey Coker
- Union Hope Church Rd Bridge, King and Queen, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.741571,-76.794708&ll=37.741571,-76.794708
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44182974
- Comments: "Very recognizable ‘squeaky wheelbarrow’ call heard several times "
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Gary Driscole
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44190820
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Nancy Barnhart
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44193091
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Joyce Lowry
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44211186
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Virginia Broome
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44202839
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Judy Kinshaw-Ellis
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44200623
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Rose Ryan
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196488
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Karen Grass
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196462
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) (4)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Deane Gordon
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194526
- Comments: "Heard and seen, observed within 10 miles of here 4 days ago"
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 10:40 by taylor coker
- Dutch Gap Conservation Area/Henricus Historical Park, Chesterfield, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.3745951,-77.3628956&ll=37.3745951,-77.3628956
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181478
- Comments: "By the river"
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 10:58 by Mark Johnson
- John H. Kerr Reservoir--Tailrace Park, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6015291,-78.299184&ll=36.6015291,-78.299184
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44203605
- Comments: "One seen and photographed here yesterday by Adam D'Onofrio, Jeff
Blalock, and Paul Glass. Today, found singing "sweet, sweet, sweet..." along
woods edge at the downstream end of the park, no photo obtained."
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 12:20 by Charlie Bruggemann
- Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.7723,-76.1607&ll=36.7723,-76.1607
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194355
- Media: 3 Photos
- Comments: "First sighting this year. He was in the same area as last year.
Maybe the same bird."
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 10:44 by Nick Newberry
- Dick Cross WMA, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6121,-78.2932&ll=36.6121,-78.2932
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44188228
- Comments: "Singing"
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Mar 30, 2018 08:00 by Kathy Louthan
- James River Park--42nd St, Richmond City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.5240933,-77.4749851&ll=37.5240933,-77.4749851
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44195029
- Comments: "Singing strongly near the bridge at 42nd Street. Listened for 20
minutes but never got a good look at it. Buzzy warbler like notes on a rising
scale with a sudden stop at the end."
Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:40 by Nick Newberry
- Steel Bridge Boat Ramp, Mecklenburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6071,-78.2103&ll=36.6071,-78.2103
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44183193
- Comments: "A tad early. First heard then seen well. Recording. "
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Brian Taber
- College Creek--Hawkwatch Site, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.2195813,-76.6987324&ll=37.2195813,-76.6987324
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44196723
- Comments: "seen and heard from 3 meters"
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:56 by Rochelle Colestock
- Sandy Bottom Hiking Trail, Hampton, Virginia, US (37.064, -76.432), Hampton,
Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.0643131,-76.4315392&ll=37.0643131,-76.4315392
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44195875
- Comments: "This bird (possibly two) had the distinct upward trill at the end
of its song. Our initial impression after listening to about 10 rounds of
song, was that it was a Northern Parula, but it seemed quite early for this
bird and the weather this year has not been helpful for early arrivals.
Prairie Warbler was the choice. Unfortunately, the sun angle was not helpful
for a visual."
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:56 by Harry Colestock
- Sandy Bottom Hiking Trail, Hampton, Virginia, US (37.064, -76.432), Hampton,
Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.0643131,-76.4315392&ll=37.0643131,-76.4315392
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44192382
- Comments: "This bird (possibly two) had the distinct upward trill at the end
of its song. Our initial impression after listening to about 10 rounds of
song, was that it was a Northern Parula, but it seemed quite early for this
bird and the weather this year has not been helpful for early arrivals.
Prairie Warbler was the choice. Unfortunately, the sun angle was not helpful
for a visual."
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Deane Gordon
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44194526
- Comments: "Heard well the distinctive 10 ascending notes of this warbler."
Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 09:00 by Nancy Barnhart
- York River State Park, James City, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.414,-76.7147&ll=37.414,-76.7147
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44193091
- Comments: "Heard well the distinctive 10 ascending notes of this warbler."
Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 10:27 by Bob Epperson
- McFalls Creek Road (618), Botetourt, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.490319,-79.6360123&ll=37.490319,-79.6360123
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44206137
- Comments: "Brief glimpse, but, not clear look at warbler moving through the
tree tops with a foraging group of chickadees and titmice. Clearly heard the
"zee zee zee zee zoo zeet" song at least seven times. First of season, about a
week early."
Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 08:00 by Michael Lott
- Quarry Mountain Bike Trail, Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.3246898,-77.5091457&ll=38.3246898,-77.5091457
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181588
- Comments: "Female observed actively foraging in thickets near the
Rappahannock River. Small, golden warbler with a yellow forehead and an olive
crown. No white tail spots were observed. Chip note was not metallic as
typical of a hooded warbler. Jim Goehring returned and was able to photograph
the bird the following day."
Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 08:50 by Jim Goehring
- Quarry Trail and FOR Property, Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.3217129,-77.4904261&ll=38.3217129,-77.4904261
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44185126
- Media: 1 Photo
- Comments: "Distinct light cap typical of Wilson's; all yellow below including
undertail coverts; light legs; no darkness in lores."
Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 01, 2018 08:00 by Jim Goehring
- Quarry Trail and FOR Property, Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.3217129,-77.4904261&ll=38.3217129,-77.4904261
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44184807
- Comments: "Clear view with light but clear cap, all yellow underneath with
yellow undertail coverts, chip note different from Hooded Warbler's. Went back
on April 2 and it was still there allowing for a picture, which I will post
under that date. We were both quite confidant of the sighting when we first saw
it."
White-crowned Sparrow (leucophrys) (Zonotrichia leucophrys leucophrys) (6)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 14:30 by Elaine Carwile
- 24477 Stuarts Draft, Augusta, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=38.021107,-79.03054&ll=38.021107,-79.03054
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44207765
Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 14:45 by Drew Chaney
- James River State Park, Buckingham, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.6309482,-78.8125373&ll=37.6309482,-78.8125373
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44206022
- Comments: "Found at the canoe landing parking lot perched in the smaller
sycamores. First heard, buzzy song with three rising introductory notes. Pale
brownish gray sparrow with white eyering, pale submoustachial framed by dark
stripes, rusty lesser coverts, streaked crown. Photographed."
Vesper Sparrow (Pooecetes gramineus) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 14:45 by Baxter Beamer
- James River State Park, Buckingham, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.6309482,-78.8125373&ll=37.6309482,-78.8125373
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44199252
- Comments: "Found at the canoe landing parking lot perched in the smaller
sycamores. First heard, buzzy song with three rising introductory notes. Pale
brownish gray sparrow with white eyering, pale submoustachial framed by dark
stripes, rusty lesser coverts, streaked crown. Photographed."
Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) (1) CONFIRMED
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 07:27 by Ellis Maxey
- 3616 Harding Dr, Chesapeake US-VA (36.8462,-76.3909), Chesapeake, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.846154,-76.390901&ll=36.846154,-76.390901
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44181709
- Comments: "Same bird as seen previously. It has come to the feeder the last 2
times with the 1st year male and female Baltimore Orioles."
Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 19:19 by Cat Amory
- 1450 Glendale Ave, Chesapeake US-VA (36.7694,-76.3170), Chesapeake, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.76944,-76.317033&ll=36.76944,-76.317033
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44201254
- Comments: "Came to visit the feeder again, skittish at first saw him several
time feeding "
Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) (1)
- Reported Apr 02, 2018 06:50 by George Harris
- Harris Property, Hobbs Road, VB, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Map:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.8255393,-76.219144&ll=36.8255393,-76.219144
- Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44187907
- Comments: "black bird smaller than common grackle , rusty tint, straight
short tail"
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