May Bird Walk - Glacial Drumlin Trail

Only three brave souls took on a rainy, cold day to take part in the May Walk. But we were rewarded for our efforts! We didn't record as many sightings as we often due, mainly due to the weather. (See complete list below.) In compensation we were treated to a chorus from Veerys which surrounded us on all sides. Their singing continued for quite some time. Such music made putting up with the weather worthwhile!

Interestingly, we also found a Wood Thrush. These birds also have a beautiful song but disappointingly this one was silent. Perhaps he was more interested in finding something to eat.

All in all we were pleased we'd taken a chance on the weather. The rain did catch us but not until we were headed back to the parking lot, sparing us a long walk through the wet.

If you couldn't be with us for this walk, we hope you will be able to join us for an upcoming field trip. There's always something you'll miss if you're not there!

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37 species were seen on this walk.

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser)
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
Black Tern (Chlidonias niger)
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus)
Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons)
Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus)
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus)
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)
American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
House Wren (Troglodytes aedon)
Veery (Catharus fuscescens)
Wood Thrush (Hylocichla mustelina)
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis)
Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
Yellow Warbler (Dendroica petechia)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata)
Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina)
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula)
Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula)
American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis)


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