Spring is still springing, and we finally hit 70 degrees at the CNP. We have had a few new species since last Thursday.
Hermit Thrush - a new spring arrival
The yard has been so wet, a couple of Mallards landed nearby, not a usual visitor to the CNP. More rain (goodbye 70-degree-day) is predicted for this weekend too.
The Chipping Sparrows have arrived, adding to the Dark-eyed Junco trills. A Ruby-crowned Kinglet made a short appearance, but has not stuck around.
The Robins love the wet yard
It’s been a few months since we’ve seen a Brown Creeper and Friday Dakota found one after school. Not new for the year, but a fun find nonetheless.
New as of Friday April 11, 2008
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Hermit Thrush
- Chipping Sparrow
- Mallard
- Brown-headed Cowbird
We eagerly await more birds and wildflowers at the CNP! (Although we’ll be busy doing bird counts when migration really hits 
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Greg 04.17.08 at 1:50 pm
Lovely photo of the Hermit thrush! I got a fleeting glance of one about a week ago here in D.C. I’m looking forward to the Wood thrushes, our state bird, who will sing all summer. Nice blog, BTW. Was looking for thrush stuff and found you through Google.
Moe 04.17.08 at 8:55 pm
Beautiful! I love the robins.
Brownstonebirder 04.18.08 at 5:41 pm
Interesting that Mallards are on your list.That is a species that is around here year round.They are beautiful ducks that I probably take for granted.
The Birdfreak Team 04.18.08 at 5:53 pm
Greg - thanks! We love the Wood Thrushes too but they hardly ever make it into our yard. Glad you like our blog
Moe - Thanks!!
Brownstonebirder - The Mallards were new for the yard. We live several miles away from two fairly large rivers (Rock and Kishwaukee) so the mallards usually aren’t around unless there is flooding or they are just flying overhead.