Birds in Flight

Warbler Roundup

Prairie Warbler at Cape May Point State Park

Northern Parula at Cape May Point State Park

Magnolia Warbler at Cape May Point State Park

Black-throated Green Warbler at Cape May Point State Park

Yellow-breasted Chat at Cape May Point State Park

Common Yellowthroat at Cape May Point State Park

Blackpoll Warbler at Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

American Redstart at Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Bay-breasted Warbler at Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Ovenbird at Belleplain State Forrest

These are most of the warblers I saw this week.  I have a few unidentified photos so perhaps I'll add another but they might also be vireos so I'll just wait for the experts to weigh in. 

In the Trees

My first visit to Matts Landing in New Jersey bowled me over.  For a minute I thought I was in Florida.  A small stand of trees in the middle of a pond/lake/impoundment was FULL of birds.  Big and small egrets, Night Heron, and Cormorants.  I saw quite a few territory disputes and several birds bringing in new sticks for their nests.  A spot to keep an eye on for sure.

Work For It

More osprey photos from Saturday's boat ride.  Note that he drops about half his load on approach but his lady seems happy enough with the offering.

Osprey

We saw some amazing osprey on Saturday's trip to Cape May.  Check out the variety in the nests!!

Laughing Gulls

Saturday I went on a great Skimmer Boat ride with the Heinz Photo Group.  The weather was perfect!!  Here we got nice and close to a pair of Laughing Gulls, one of whom was intent on mating, the other...not so much.