Just to add to the excitement, five of us birded for various lengths between 9 am and 4:30, most of us all day. I did see the Yellow-throated Vireo early on but by the time the others arrived it could not be refound. It was near the front drive n the middle across from the pond. There was no sight or sound from the Blue-winged Warbler though I tried to turn several Black-throated Blue songs into one. Birds were EVERYWHERE, great variety and great numbers.
Of note:
- large flock of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks numbering as many as 20 at one point
- 5 Scarlet Tanagers including 3 males, all close to the Lakeshore
- all of the warblers mentioned by nkwali in good numbers most just south of the Lakeshore or along the marina so no one has to walk far. Sadly we missed the Canada
With the addition of
Northern Waterthrush along the marina shoreline
Tennessee one early on
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Parula, several
Ovenbird, by outer SW point
Also of interest
Indigo Bunting near entrance
Philadelphia vireo near SW point
Savannah Sparrow, near SW point
Eastern Towhee
Winter Wren
Spotted Sandpiper or two
Probable Lesser Yellowlegs, we have to inspect the pic
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, possibly both females
Kingbirds, at least one Willow Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher and others that refused to sing and identify themselves
Several Red-eyed Vireos are now around
Blue-headed Vireos at each end of the park
Veery
Several Swainson's thrushes
Lincoln's Sparrow
Female Purple Finch and possible male
All in all magical despite the cold, mist and fog ... Or rather probably because of the weather. Could very well be the same tomorrow. Thanks to Lynn, MC, Phil and Walter for a great day
Theresa
