Allison and I had a chance to bird along Old Cedar Grove Road in Dresden and Pittston yesterday (5/22) early evening and had some great birds including several Black-billed Cuckoos putting on a bit of a show for us, many warblers including multiple Wilson’s and Canada, Blackburnian, Magnolia, Northern Parula, etc., as well as several Virginia Rails, Bobolinks, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and other birds. And FOY Solitary Sandpiper.
This morning (5/23) in our backyard in Gardiner we had Tennessee and Blackpoll Warblers. Late in the day we visited the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail in Gardiner and were astounded at the number of warblers there including the most Bay-breasted Warblers we ever recall seeing in one place along with lots of Blackburnians, Northern Parula, Canada, Blackpoll, Cape May and many others as has been recounted by other birders who have visited in recent days. Also our FOY Eastern Wood-Pewee there. Plus there are many spots where the birds were very close and sometimes on the slope below you so you have great views. We had Bay-breasts foraging on the forest floor at times just 10-15 feet from us, obviously hungry birds but they appear to be also finding food as they are all actively flycatching and poking their bills in the tree flowers for nectar/pollen. Fabulous spot!
Jeff and Allison Wells
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