Supplementing Paul Pisano's report, and in agreement with reports
yesterday, we found several new (for us) arrivals at Kenilworth Park
along the Anacostial this AM: Prairie Warbler, Blue Grosbeaks, Vesper
Sparrows, Orchard Oriole. The Blue Grosbeaks were in the retired section
beyond the barrier. A full list follows, with A denoting along the
Anacostia River; G beyond the barrier:
Canada Goose 32
Wood Duck m, A
Osprey, G
Bald Eagle a, A
R. Shoulder Hawk, G
Gt Blue Heron 2, A
Great Egret 5, A
Green Heron, A
Glossy Ibis 3, (faces not seen), A
BARRED OWL, heard calling from the Aquatic Gardens, not the opposite
direction as y'day, and my first in DC
Killdeer, A
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 10 (unusual here)
E. Phoebe, G
E. Starling 110
Yellow-rump Warbler, G
Prairie Warbler, G
E. Towhee, G
Blue Grosbeak 4 singing males, G. Much the earliest arrival date for me.
Vesper Sparrow 2, tussling as if DC is so crowded with them they have
to contend for space
Chipping Sparrow
Field Sparrow 3-4, G
Savannah Sparrow, G
Song Sparrow, G
Wh-thr Sparrow many, as if on the move
Orchard Oriole (also early)
R-w Blackbirds (really in the KAG marsh)
B-h. Cowbird, (too) many
House Finch 2, G
Am Goldfinche 4, G
Rob Hilton, also present at some of these sightings, may add others.
--
Fred and Jane Fallon
Bowie MD
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