April 28th
Outdoor Ontario

April 28th

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It's getting late now, almost May and yet not much migratory activity on land.  Only three species that I saw today that are new for this year was a Greater yellowlegs, a Nashville warbler and a House wren.  I couldn't manage to get a lock on the warbler, so no photo.  Ran into another Eastern towhee (male), or maybe I should clarify that the towhee almost ran into me, coming closer and closer, as if we knew each other.  Also saw a couple of Hermit thrush again.  One was perched in the sun with a large tree trunk behind it that was not in the sun, thus creating a dark backdrop for the perched thrush.  I couldn't resist that.  Someone on the trail got an excellent shot of a Winter wren perched on a stump located just off the path.  She showed it to me thinking that it was a Hose wren.  I edified her about the bird's true identity and she tried to argue with me.  Imagine that.  I advise her to examine the blunt (stubby) tail.  Silence.  Oh!  I guess you're right.  I love being right ... wish it would happen more often.


Greater yellowlegs


Killdeer


House wren


Tree swallows


Hermit thrush



Brown creeper



Male Eastern towhee