The Migrants are Coming
We had a nice weekend with a couple walks in the woods. Friday at the Robert Cook Arboretum in Janesville and today right here in Stoughton at Viking County Park, which is just 10 min. by car. It’s a nice place to do some spring birding because it borders the river and there is lots of scrubby underbrush that provides cover for birds. Our walks aren’t long and certainly not an aerobic workout by any means as we meander with lots of stopping to listen for bird song and to peer through the binoculars. But, I guess a walk is a walk. Here’s a photo summary of our weekend walks:
Tree Swallow. I love their blue/green iridescent color contrasting with the bright white.
A couple tree swallows wanted in this bluebird nesting box in the worst way. I think the wire mesh keeps them out.
This female Bluebird was keeping an eye on the swallows and when they left the box, she’d fly over and take her turn sitting on top.
Hermit Thrush
Ruby-crowned kinglet. These little birds are so tiny. About the size of a hummingbird.
Here you can see the red crown displayed. It’s not always visible.
Bonaparte’s Gull fishing over the river.
Yellow-rumped warbler, female.
Male Yellow-rumped Warbler. These guys are the start of the warbler spring parade. It really is spring when these birds show up. We saw over 20 of these today feeding on midges along the Yahara River.
Last but not least, an Eastern Phoebe, one of my favorites.
I sure do enjoy your pictures. It always brightens my day and brings a smile to my face.
Thanks Bruce. It was very nice to see you today. I’m glad you stopped to say hello.