It was quite cold and windy this morning, but persistence paid off and some
good birds were found at Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in DC. Most
notable was a fly-by Cattle Egret seen by Will McPhail, Jessica and me from
the short boardwalk (actually flying north, but along Anacostia Rd., not
over the marsh/fields). We also heard a Marsh Wren from the same area, that
eventually moved to the marshy area near the beginning of the boardwalk. 3
Great Egrets was a good number, and the most I've seen there in the spring.
Last bird of note is Purple Finch. At least 9 were in the trees around the
parking lot, along with others around the pond.
Otherwise it was the usual set of first arrivers - Solitary Sandpiper,
gnatcatcher, Orchard Oriole. The only two warblers were Common Yellowthroat
and Myrtle Warbler. Scott Loss reported a Prairie Warbler from Kenilworth
Park.
Good birding,
Paul Pisano
Arlington, VA
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