My yard was full of bird activity this early morning 6:30 - 8am,until I forced myself to go to work. Highlight of the morning and my year so far was the ever elusive BAY-BREASTED WARBLER male. I finally got the pictures I've never been able to get, and made up for missed opportunities in the past with nearly 30 or more photos of him this morning. Was able to get nearly eye level with him and about 10 feet away as he methodically worked his way up and down the evergreen tree right in front of the garage. Not sure what the neighbors thought I was up to, but didn't care...lol! Other birds of note this morning include:
Chestnut-sided Warbler (FOY for my yard) Magnolia Warbler Nashville Warbler Tennessee Warbler - 3 A. Redstart - 2 Black & White Warbler Ovenbird RB Grosbeak - 4 B. Oriole - 4 RT Hummingbird - male RC Kinglet White-Crowned Sparrow Catbird Fun morning (ruined by work)! Curt Fisher Roland,Ia --- Please contribute your sightings to our list; it is only as good as members make it! --- Birding channel recommendation for FRS/GMRS radio use: Primary selection; channel 5/0 , alternate selection; channel 6/0 --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Iowa Ornithologists' Union. Membership available on-line at http://www.iowabirds.org/iou/PayDues.aspx. ----- You are currently subscribed to ia-bird as: [email protected]
