Good morning birders, It has been a good day so far in the park this morning, with many warblers singing and several unusual birds being seen as well. A GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER and HOODED WARBLER were reported from Sparrow Field, and an AMERICAN BITTERN was also reported just north of Sparrow Field. A SUMMER TANAGER was seen at the tip and on Woodland Trail. Both Tilden Woods and Woodland Trail have a lot of singing birds. Many species of warbler have been noted today. About 24 species of warbler noted so far including CANADA, MOURNING, BAY-BREASTED, CAPE MAY, and others. PHILADELPHIA VIREO were noted in Tilden Woods. Outside of the park, a VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOW was seen flying west along the lakeshore in Wheatley. The BLACK-HEADED GULL was still being seen at Hillman Shorebird cell, but it can also be seen on the Sandspit from the north end of East Beach Road at times. Also noted today at Hillman was a WILSON’S PHALAROPE.
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