Lacking the diligent listing of Kevin Graff, a group of largely beginning
birders were the beneficiaries of a modest warbler fallout, so I will list
some of the more memorable sightings at this Balto. park. Perhaps some-
one else will add something more later, as I had to depart early.
Our first Scarlet Tanager (female) was a nice accompaniment to several
Towhees and a pair of Wood Thrush. Two Pileated Woodpeckers were
chasing about briefly. For the first time, Catbirds were evident in good
numbers, chatting up everything in sight. Red=eyed and Yellow-throated
Vireos were heard and the Warbling V. was both seen and heard.
There were a TON of Myrtle Warblers, making it a challenge to spot any
others, like: Black & White, Magnolia, BT Blue and Green, Blackburnian,
Chestnut-sided, Ovenbird, MD Yellowthroat and Hooded.
The Hooded and BT Green were heard only. The BT Blue and C-S gave
great low, close-up looks, and the Blackburnian was a real teaser, but
eventually everyone got good looks at this stunner.
Not bad, for a group of amateurs, for a total of 45 species.
Paul Noell
Balto. MD
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