As we arrived at the parking area at Turkey Creek this morning, Judith and I caught a flock of about 30 Pine Warblers circling in the pines and oaks. A TENNESSEE WARBLER was in the flock. At the back fence on the jogging trail was a BLUE GROSBEAK and a calling YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT, which did not want to be seen. Another birder joined us for a short time and had a ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK and PAINTED BUNTINGS. Near the pump house was a Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
It was fun to see Sarah and Bella, who spotted one of the Ovenbirds. We didn't find their Worm-eating Warbler, but with that bird, 14 species were seen today. A BLACK-THROATED GREEN and PRAIRIE WARBLER were spotted near end of the wide boardwalk.
Of the two PEREGRINE FALCONS, one was very close overhead, a wonderful view. We've been seeing 2 Tufted Titmouse, but had another two on the way out, a long way from the first two by the creek. In the past , this has been an unusual bird for Turkey Creek. No thrushes today...maybe tomorrow! One can't expect too many adventures in one day!
It was fun to see Sarah and Bella, who spotted one of the Ovenbirds. We didn't find their Worm-eating Warbler, but with that bird, 14 species were seen today. A BLACK-THROATED GREEN and PRAIRIE WARBLER were spotted near end of the wide boardwalk.
Of the two PEREGRINE FALCONS, one was very close overhead, a wonderful view. We've been seeing 2 Tufted Titmouse, but had another two on the way out, a long way from the first two by the creek. In the past , this has been an unusual bird for Turkey Creek. No thrushes today...maybe tomorrow! One can't expect too many adventures in one day!
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