Thanks to the posters with regards to the Yellow-throated warblers at
Leesylvania. I headed down this morning (9:45am- 10:45am) and right off
the bat got a poor look at one in the pines near the fishing pier, just as
described! I was never able to re-locate the bird, unfortunately.
So, I headed down to the Bushey Point Trail (I parked at the edge of the
boat lot and took the path in to the first wooden bridge) in hopes of
seeing anything exciting. Luck was back - a pair of YELLOW THROATED
WARBLERS were there, one bathing nicely at the stream's edge. Got amazing
looks of this lifer for me - very exciting!
Also of note were a large number of TREE SWALLOWS, BLUEBIRDS, a half dozen
or so RUBY CROWNED KINGLETS (even one showing me his crown!), PHOEBE,
WHITE BREASTED NUTHATCH, and some chirping OSPREYs at their nest.
Enjoy this lovely morning!
-Renee Grebe
Alexandria, VA
Drove down to Leesylvania St. Pk. this morning looking for Yellow-throated
warblers. I found two. The first was in the pines and deciduous trees at
the
far end of the picnic area, near the fishing pier. It was singing
intermittently and hoping around high in the tree. I saw the bird, but
not
well. The other warbler was also in the picnic area at the far other end
near the boat launch parking as you come in. It was in the pines in the
area between the paved entrance road and the dirt/gravel road by the
gazebo.
This bird was much more cooperative. It was singing often, about 30 ft up
in
the pines, often in the open. I had super views of the bright yellow
throat
and clear views of the bold face pattern, often in the sun. Stunning views
of a stunning bird! . Chipping sparrows were also at he second location.
Many thanks to Paula Sullivan for her, as always , helpful advice in
finding
these birds.
--
Donald Sweig
Falls Church, Va.