mdosprey RE: Dyke Marsh [Belle Haven] Warbling Vireos
David Bridge (David@simsc.si.edu)
Thu, 20 May 99 07:07:25
--- On Mon, 17 May 1999 23:03:59 EDT Todd Day BlkVulture@aol.com wrote:
>
>Best and easiest spot to find Warbling Vireo at Dyke is the picnic area near
>the South parking lot. The trees closest to the river across the picnic area
>are very reliable. True, Warbling Vireo has been a confirmed breeder at Dyke
>Marsh for years.
>
This is really the Belle Haven Picnic Area.
On May 10th I saw a pair of Warbling Vieros here and then shortly one
(female?) flew and landed on the nest.
On the 19th I returned and "she" appeared to be sitting tight on the nest.
Eggs?
Directions: leaving the GW Parkway, then turn left to the Picnic Area.
straight to the river using the right curb as the base of your line.
is a Sycamore tree, about 15 inches in diameter.
I tied white string around the trunk last evening, there were also some
picnic tables near the tree, but they can be moved.
The nest is maybe 25-30 feet up on the south west side, not hidden by the
leaves. It looks like a typical vireo nest, suspended cup at the end of a
branch.
yours, David Bridge
David@simsc.si.edu