Good morning, After a night of rain we awoke to a brightening day, and a good number of birds in the Park. Highlights so far today are spread through the lower part of the Park. At the Tip, a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was seen, and up along the eastern side near the old washroom ruins, there was a CERULEAN WARBLER. Other birds at the Tip included RED-HEADED WOODPECKER, and SCARLET TANAGER. Some Reverse was going on. A YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT was also noted on Redbud Trail, along with BLUE-WINGED WARBLER and WHITE-EYED VIREO. A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER, BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO, GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH, and NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD were all noted at the Sparrow Field. People are still reporting a LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH along Tilden Trail. A HOODED WARBLER was also seen on Tilden’s and a COMMON RAVEN has been flying up and down the park. About 20 warbler species have been reported so far.
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