There was a lot going on at HH this afternoon, in the impoundments and in the
first fields (and wet woods) on the right after you walk past the
impoundments. The most noteworthy sightings were: Baltimore Oriole (fall immature
male), Red-breasted Nuthatch, Winter Wren (a pair at one time), Fox Sparrow, Purple
Finch (female) and Merlin. Species total: 39. The complete list:
GB Heron
PB Grebe
Mallard
BW Teal
H Merganser
RS Hawk
RT Hawk
Merlin
T Vulture
Barred Owl (calling)
M Dove
Pileated Woodpecker
Hairy "
Downy "
Red-bellied "
N Flicker
YB Sapsucker (several)
Cedar Waxwing (flocks)
E Phoebe (pair)
RB Nuthatch
WB Nuthatch
Brown Creeper (several)
Winter Wren (total of three)
Carolina Wren
Hermit Thrush (several)
Bluebird (lots)
Robin
GC Kinglet
C Chickadee
T Titmouse
YR Warbler (lots)
Cardinal
Fox Sparrow
WT "
DE Junco
Purple Finch
A Crow
B Jay
RW Blackbird
Baltimore Oriole (hanging out with the RWBs)
Stephen Jones |