May wrap-up

This migration season seems to have been very spread out. E-bird reports 126 species this May, from dozens of birders. Here are some photos from the month.

Memories of fall

 

Finally sparrows

 Lots of sparrows in the upper garden this morning, after two days of rain. Here's a selection.

Another still day, more warblers!

 Very bright but recalcitrant Wilson's Warbler

and close by this very late Northern Parula

I also found a Nashville Warbler and an American Redstart. 

This is from yesterday actually. I believe that it's a Clay-colored Sparrow. And today a beautiful immature White-crowned Sparrow put in a brief appearance. 

First frost

Chilly morning, but not a big burst of sparrows. Still some warblers around though. I found a Black-throated Green Warbler and this bright Pine Warbler.

Reade pointed out a Wilson's Warbler (unusual), and found Common Yellowthroat and Nashville. There were a few sparrows -- lots of White-throated Sparrows --

this cooperative Lincoln's Sparrow --

and this mystery sparrow, which I think is a Clay-colored Sparrow -- 

What do you think? 

Late September

 Some photos from late September ....

Scramble!

Plenty of kiddy action at Nahanton Park on this beautiful cool sunny morning. Let's start with this juvenile Song Sparrow.

The Eastern Bluebirds seem to have survived the heatwave...

At Duane's Lawn, four Wild Turkey hens escorted five poults ...

Up in Woodcock Meadow, this regal Eastern Kingbird was accompanied by a Warbling Vireo. 

And there were at least four Common Yellowthroats....

A big surprise was this very early White-throated Sparrow.

I didn't get a photo of the Black-billed Cuckoo, high up near Duane's Lawn.