I took my ornithology lab out to Reedy Creek and the Wetlands this morning
and we saw a few good species that suggests spring migration is upon us.
Interestingly, many of the migrants were not vocalizing, but foraging
actively in the few trees with budding leaves.
Reedy Creek:
Northern Parula
Prothonotary Warbler
Field Sparrow on the edge of the meadow.
Palm Warbler (2)
Wetlands:
Pine Warblers singing
Yellow-throated warblers (5+) singing
blue-gray gnatcatcher (1)
We also got a nice look at a Hermit thrush singing softly and lots of
singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets
I hoped to show the class a Louisiana Waterthrush, but did not have any
luck. Are there any reliable places to see these guys near the city?
Enjoy this beautiful weekend....should make for some good birding!
Lesley
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Lesley Bulluck, PhD
Department of Biology and Center for Environmental Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University
Trani Life Sciences Building, 028
Richmond, VA 23284
phone:804-828-0072
