September 20, 2008 [LINK / comment]
A few more fall migrants
I managed to get outdoors for a nice walk on Wednesday morning, and came across a fair number of interesting migratory birds. The following summary is extracted from my report to the eBird system (ebird.org).
Location: Montgomery Hall Park
Observation date: 9/17/08
Number of species: 21
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Red-bellied Woodpecker (J)
- Downy Woodpecker
- Pileated Woodpeckers -- 2 (M)
- Eastern Wood-Pewee
- Eastern Phoebe
- Red-eyed Vireo
- Swainson's Thrush (FOY)
- Magnolia Warbler
- Black-throated Green Warblers -- 2 (M, F/J)
- American Redstart (M)
- Worm-eating Warbler
- Scarlet Tanager (F/J)
That was my first Swainson's Thrush of the year. This evening I took a quick walk just before dusk, which is getting earlier and earlier every day.
Location: Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad trail
Observation date: 9/20/08
Number of species: 9
- Ruby-throated Hummingbird
- Swainson's Thrush
- Eastern Towhees -- 2 (J)
- Rose-breasted Grosbeaks -- 3 (F/J)