Phriday Photo – Happy 232nd Birthday!
July 4, 2008
Article in: Photography
Have a wonderful Fourth of July and celebrate this great country. We may have our problems (who doesn’t?) but this is still a great place to live (and not just for the birds).
Phriday Photo – Black-throated Blue Warbler
May 23, 2008
Article in: Photography
Perhaps our favorite warbler for two reasons: 1) He looks cool and 2) Only time we’ve ever seen him is in our backyard!
Just add water and warblers magically appear!
Note: We are out in the field for our 72-hour bird count. We will recap the three-day event in a few days. Besides checking bird sightings we will be away from the computer.
CNP Update: Wilson!
May 22, 2008
Article in: Birding
Migration seems to be delayed by 5-10 days in our area but has been steady and extremely enjoyable. This past week we have had more new year birds for the Callaway Nature Preserve.
One of the highlights was a group of Wilson’s Warblers, a little yellow warbler with a neat black cap that looks like slicked back hair.
Wilson’s Warbler – taken at a forest preserve, not our backyard
Note: Updated photo because originally posted the same one as the other day 
The other major highlight was a Black-throated Blue Warbler that hung around all day Wednesday.
Other notable birds included: Chestnut-sided and Magnolia Warblers, Ovenbird, Swainson’s and Gray-cheeked Thrushes, and a lot of activity with the local nesters: Downy Woodpecker, Gray Catbird, House Wren, and Northern Cardinal.
Water-logged Ovenbird
