It was the weekend I have been waiting for...
This posts photos were all taken in one spot. It was an amazing weekend with the birds coming to me for once. I stayed for hours each day, giving way for new-to-me species every day!
Great-crested Flycatcher-First ever!
Yellow-rumped Warbler-There had to be hundreds...
Hooded Warbler-First ever!
Palm Warbler- Notice the pavement. There were a flock of Palms and Yellow-rumps all over the road at my secret location.
Yellow-throated Warbler-First ever!
Louisiana Waterthrush-First ever!
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler
Black and White Warbler
Gray Catbird-FOY
Snapping Turtle-Just plain cool!
Another warbler I did not include in this post is the Prothonotary Warbler which was a complete thrill! I have so many photos that I am proud of, that I am saving it for tomorrow's post.
Birds I saw, but did not photo: Balt. Oriole, Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks, Indigo Bunting, Kinglet.
The Great-crested Flycatcher is often heard before seen. It's such a beautifully marked bird. It is the only eastern flycatcher that nests in cavities, and often uses snakeskin in the nest lining.
Northern Flickers drill holes for nests. It looks as if it changed its mind on the placement of the hole and finished the one he is in. He peeked out for just a second.
The Red-headed Woodpecker is such a starkly bright colored bird. It's one of my favorites! They also drill holes, and this pair had babies they were feeding.
I found this wren to be quite funny looking. Here he looks as if he has a handlebar mustache. Quite handsome don't you think?
This junior Bullfrog was just hanging out above water when I saw him. I'm used to seeing them quite a bit larger than this, so I took the opportunity, although my vantage point was not optimal at all.
