I promise there will not be daily updates, but today was too interesting to let go. I was able to get out earlier today than in past outings, which allowed for some new findings. The first was not bird related. Bumble bees (Bumbus sp.) were incredibly abundant on a species of large pink flowers. And they were still asleep. This isn't ground breaking science, but was very cool to see. There must have been upwards of 50 individuals (of at least two species). They all seemed to be frozen upside-down underneath the flowers, and didn't respond to my bushwhacking--all except one that decided to sting my hand. The bees would have been enough to make the morning worthwhile, but the avian surprises were far better. Its hard to believe that fall migration is underway on August 2nd, but the bird list indicates it is.
Mourning Warbler-My 25th warbler species for the yard!
Tennessee Warbler-My first for 2011. Very early, but has been reported in Massachusetts. Likely an adult, although very ratty, maybe molting.
Canada Warbler- A great surprise. The earliest record at the house by more than two weeks. An adult female seen in the feeder tree.
You never know what you are going to find if you don't look!
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