The wet cold weather seems to have delayed spring by about 2 weeks. But all the bird and bug activity suddenly blossomed.
Returning migrants included:
Baltimore Oriole (May 7)
Cedar Waxwing (May 7)
Chimney Swift (May 4)
Chipping Sparrow (April 23)
Nashville Warbler (May 8)
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak (April 28)
White-Crowned Sparrow (May 2)
White-Throated Sparrow (April 19)
Yellow Warbler (April 29)
Yellow-Rumped Warbler (April 26)
The following species were spotted for the first-time here at Hogsback Acre:
Barn Swallow (May 7). This bird was spotted cruising along the driveway.
Black-Throated Blue Warbler (May 2). Numerous individuals spotted feeding in sugar maples and in the shrubs next to the house.
Wood Thrush (April 23). Two thrush were spotted on the esker.
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