FEMALE BLACKPOLL WARBLER

An uncommon and easy to miss female Blackpoll Warbler seen at Peveto Woods Sanctuary on 4/20/15. A special thanks to sharp-eyed Matt Pontiff for pointing it out.

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GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER

Four amazing Golden-winged Warblers were present at Peveto Sanctuary today. With friendly, masterful birders like Dan Lane, Robby Bacon, Matt / Gary Pontiff (who had a 22 warbler day) and Chris West in the woodlot you are destined to see one. These guys are Warbler Bloodhounds extraordinaire eager to share their findings.

This was my second ever Golden-Winged Warbler to see and it was exciting. I was fortunate to capture a picture to share with all who have yet to see one.

Best,
Tom

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SEARCHING FOR WHISKERS

The skulking, rare-to-Louisiana Black-whiskered Vireo that has been hanging out at Peveto Sanctuary taunted Billy Kleinpeter and I as it bounced through the treetops. We were on it in a heartbeat and admiring it as it foraged through the woodlot.

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W-H-I-S-K-E-R-S !!

This guy / gal was a real beauty and hard to get a photo as he/she continuously hopped behind leaves / limbs thus keeping out of sight.

PEVETO CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS

This sight at Peveto today reminded of a decorated Christmas Tree.

How many birds and species of birds do you see in the Mulberry Tree? This picture was taken today, 4/17/15 at Peveto Woods Sanctuary.

If you guessed eight birds and five species you are correct. :)

There is  one Painted Bunting at the top of the tree.
There are two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (one with his booty facing you on the branch to the right.
There is one Scarlet Tanager.
There are two Baltimore Orioles. The female is sitting on the extreme left branch.
There are two Indigo Buntings toward the bottom.

COOL?  :)

Best,
Tom

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