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Deer Run Bird Survey #13

Making our third survey of the week, we did Deer Run Bird Survey #13 on Sunday, May 18th. It was by far our best survey yet in number of species as well as warbler diversity.

Wilson’s Warbler

We spent over six hours hiking and covered more than 7 miles. We were delighted to find four Henslow’s Sparrows and pleasantly surprised to find a Bobolink. Other interesting finds included Yellow-breasted Chat, Black-billed Cuckoo, and many Empidonax Flycatchers. We had 18 warblers total and four vireos.

Bobolink

We found a Red-breasted Nuthatch (a little late for them to still be here). Another cool find was a Gray-cheeked Thrush singing and hopping around in the brush. We found 674 birds of 85 species. That brings our overall total species count to 121 and 4925 individuals.

New Birds for the Count:

Black-billed Cuckoo
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Blue-headed Vireo
Bobolink
Chimney Swift
Gray-cheeked Thrush
Louisiana Waterthrush
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Willow Flycatcher
Wilson’s Warbler
Yellow-breasted Chat

Barred Owl

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mon@rch says:

Stunning list of birds and I hope that I am able to find a wilson’s this year!

Posted on: May 20, 2008 @ 6:42 pm
Sandpiper says:

Wonderful shots! I’ve never seen a Wilson’s before. It’s beautiful.

Posted on: May 20, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Shelley says:

All nice – the Wilson’s warbler has a kind yet inquisitive expression on his face.

Posted on: May 20, 2008 @ 8:44 pm
Hannibal says:

Fantastic photos! Love the Wilsons Warbler! Also Barred has great shadows!

Posted on: May 23, 2008 @ 12:25 pm
The Birdfreak Team says:

Mon@rch – We are hoping to reach 140-150 by year’s end but it will be getting tougher and tougher

Sandpiper – They are definitely beautiful, especially considering the competition among yellowish warblers

Shelley – Agree! The little cap seems to add to their expression

Hannibal – Thanks much!! The Barred Owl stared us down for a few minutes before retreating to a less obvious perch.

Posted on: May 28, 2008 @ 8:47 am