This fine morning we were greeted by an influx of birds to cheer the birders. Both BALTIMORE ORIOLE and ORCHARD ORIOLE, INDOGO BUNTING, ROSE-BREASTED WARBLER and others have started to move through. WILSON WARBLER, MOURNING WARBLER, and MAGNOLIA WARBLER were also reported today. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT has been reported from Anders Footpath between the Cemetery and Tilden Woods. There was a report of a PACIFIC LOON flying by the Tip this morning. A SUMMER TANAGER was located at the north end of Tilden Woods, with several SCARLET TANAGERS. Also seen up that way were HOODED WARBLER and BLUE-WINGED WARBLER. BLUE-WINGED WARBLER was also noted on Redbud Trail. A CLAY-COLORED SPARROW was spotted near the north end of the Centre parking lot. PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS are still being seen at multiple wet spots on the Woodland Trail and Tilden Woods. A MARSH WREN was seen just north of the parking lot on the Centennial Trail. About 15 species of wood warblers have been reported so far today.
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