Enjoyed first day of spring at Henricus Park. Although a bit windy, sunny
mild temps prevailed. Frogs croaked throughout the morning and turtles of
all sizes basked in the sunshine.
Highlights, including my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird of the new year
that zinged up hillside from boardwalk near encampment and zipped in front
of me only a few inches away from my face:
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk- 1 pair mating near encampment
Ring-necked Duck - link to picture:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/ringneckedduck_link.htm
Gadwall
Northern Shoveler
Pied-billed Grebe
Woodpeckers that included:
Red-headed
Red-bellied
Pileated
Downy
Hairy - link to
picture: http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/HairyWoodpecker_link.htm
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Brown Creeper
Tree Swallow - link to
picture: http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/TreeSwallow1_link.htm
Hermit Thrush
Yellow-rumped Warbler - good numbers! - link to
pictures:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/Yellow-rumpedWarbler_link.htm
Brenda Tekin
Charlottesville, VA
"Leave behind what you find. If you must take something, take pictures."
Photo journal including Birds of the Commonwealth:
http://home.ntelos.net/~btkin/Birds_of_the_Commonwealth/
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