11/7/16

Eastern Bluebird at Pinetum
Blue-Headed Vireo in North Woods

11/6/16

Blue-Headed Vireo near Blockhouse

Weekly Bird Report 11/5/16

I will have a summary of the rare birds for the week usually on a Saturday. Also, on days without any rarities, no post would be made.

Sunday was an exceptional day for late migrants, with over a dozen warbler species in the park. Notable birds for the day included an Orange-Crowned Warbler at Locust Grove, a DICKCISSEL briefly seen at Sparrow Rock, an Indigo Bunting at Locust Grove continuing through Tuesday, an empidonax species of flycatcher, and a Yellow-Breasted Chat present at Sparrow Rock until at least yesterday.

A Northern Parula was seen at the Pinetum as recently as Wednesday.

A Black-Throated Blue Warbler female was spotted in the North End today, and a Lincoln's Sparrow was seen at the Great Hill.

An EASTERN BLUEBIRD was seen at Sparrow Rock on Tuesday.

Numbers of birds have rapidly declined in many species, but besides the late migrant extravaganza on Sunday, diversity is similar. Be on the lookout for late migrants such as Rusty Blackbirds (sightings at Gill throughout week), as well as Fox Sparrows, which are beginning to arrive.

11/4/16

Yellow-Breasted Chat continues at Sparrow Rock

11/3/16

Yellow-Breasted Chat continues at Sparrow Rock
Nashville Warbler at Sparrow Rock

11/2/16

Yellow-Breasted Chat and House Wren continue at Sparrow Rock
Ovenbird near Evodia Field
Northern Parula at Pinetum

11/1/16

Yellow-Breasted Chat continues at Sparrow Rock
House Wren continues at Sparrow Rock
Northern Parula at Pinetum
Indigo Bunting at Sparrow Rock
Black-Throated Blue, Pine, Blackpoll Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Ovenbird reported but location unknown