August 30, 2007 [LINK / comment]

Warblers begin migration

For a while there wasn't much happening on the trail behind the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad early this morning, but as the sun rose more birds popped into view. Most notable were three warbler species that are almost certainly migrants heading south for the winter. Alas! Today's highlights:

• Hummingbirds (F, M)
• Canada warbler (M)
• Red-bellied woodpeckers (F, M)
• Downy woodpecker (M)
• Brown thrashers
• Yellow warbler (F)
• Redstart (M)