I hit the Wetlands Sections of James River Park before work this morning, and
the trend of gray and birdy mornings continued. By far the highlight of my
morning was good looks at a Marsh Wren, which was singing at the eastern end of
the meadow area. We had one last weekend near the Reedy Creek Headquarters
building, and the species has been seen/heard at the Wetlands in prior years,
but it is far from a yearly occurrence. The meadow and pond area was very
active. Around one shrubby willow and the nearby vegetation I found the Marsh
Wren, Redstart, Common Yellowthroat, Black-and-white, Canada, and Indigo
Bunting. Second big treat of the day was a Wilson’s Warbler foraging in willows
over the pond, seen from the eastern-most blind. Northern Waterthrushes were
still singing in the woods, and one gave me a pretty good look. Cuckoos were
singing from across the river. Evidence of breeding for the Virginia Breeding
Bird Atlas included a Cardinal carrying nesting material, a Common Grackle
carrying food, and a juvenile Mallard soloing on the river. All told, 43
species, with 13 species of warblers.
Complete checklist:
http://ebird.org/ebird/atlasva/view/checklist?subID=S29603787
Lewis Barnett
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