Good morning birders, Another great morning of birding in the Park. Many migrant species have been seen. About 22 species of wood warbler have been noted. This included BLACKPOLL, BLUE-WINGED, WILSON’S, OVENBIRD, CAPE MAY, etc. At the tip an immature LITTLE GULL was present. Also noted was a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER and there were a MARSH WREN and a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO spotted near the Tip. Farther north along the Redbud Trail people saw a WHITE-EYED VIREO, and a YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT. Tilden Trail was quite birdie, with at least a dozen species of warbler as well as many other migrants. Birders were pleased to see SCARLET TANAGERs and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAKs by the dozen. Also a YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was noted. A PRAIRIE WARBLER was recorded being seen at the Park Orientation Display near the entrance to the Park. Outside the Park, at Hillman Marsh a WILSON’S PHALAROPE was seen and a RED KNOT was reported from the north tip of the East Beach Road. A MISSISSIPPI KITE was reported flying north over the parking lot at the Visitor Centre.
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