And with an overnight radar velocity signature of birds headed west, the abundance and diversity of the previous two days vanished into the night. However, the lingering signs of a recent influx of migrants were still evident this morning-- Blue-winged and Prairie Warblers hanging around the observation platform and kingbirds still present but loafing around. But light easterly winds last night and this morning produced a diffuse and scattered flight with tough viewing conditions against cloud cover for the most part.
A brief pulse of Purple Martins and Barn Swallows provided a measure of excitement today on top of our warbler smattering; I fear that we are nearing their "last hurrah" flight for the fall, but I can safely say that I have basked in the glory of each and every one!
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| Although not as abundant today, 'starts continue to provide great views. |
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| Thorn-billed Meatball is the alternate common name for Red-breasted Nuthatch. |
But with each departure comes an exciting new arrival. Red-breasted Nuthatches made a big appearance yesterday, and we had a few more past the count today. Tom Reed alluded to the disconnect between early fall vs late fall RBNUs, and I wonder whether that represents the difference between Northeastern and Boreal breeding populations.
As always, you can find the link to the official count on Trektellen here and the complete eBird checklist here. More photos can be found below and in the eBird checklist.
As always, you can find the link to the official count on Trektellen here and the complete eBird checklist here. More photos can be found below and in the eBird checklist.
Bring on Day 24!
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| This is the closest Black-and-white Warblers get to camouflage. |
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| Currently this juv Peregrine has the same success rate as Wile E. Coyote. |
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| Haha, can't catch us! |
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