I hope you like birds, ’cause we got ’em!

Well, it is prime birding season and so far May has not disappointed. As some of you know we were gone for a few days last week on our trip to New Jersey. Which, by the way, is a lovely state once you get out of Newark. We had planned to spend a day in NYC but decided to just stay put in the hilly countryside of Flemington. I knew nothing of this state before traveling there but would definitely return now that I’ve experienced it.

Anyway, while we were gone the warbler migration in Wisconsin went into high gear. Friday we both worked but got up early (6:00) and went out to one of our nearby favorite spots to do some birding before work. We also got out again this morning, early once again, and we counted 43 total species with 16 warbler species. Here are some highlights. I hope you like the birds ’cause that’s the subject (again).

First, the backyard birds. Mr. Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

And then Mrs. Grosbeak.

The Orioles are enjoying the grape jelly and oranges that we put out.

Here’s a Prothonotary Warbler. Not not that common so was very happy to find this one and have it sit long enough for a portrait.

Chestnut-sided Warbler. A first for me.

Black and White Warbler.

Least flycatcher.

Hermit Thrush.

Oh wait, this isn’t a bird.

Maisy is glad she can finally get some sun.

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