Franklin Park
Right around the corner is an open drainage area surrounded by trees, bushes and a considerable pond. While the selection of birds may be some what limited, the convenience and accessibility make it a great place to make a quick stop off on the way home from work. Jeanette and I wandered in on our first Spring as “birders” and saw our first Yellow-rumped Warbler(s), an energetic Brown Thrasher, a tan-striped White-throated Sparrow and a composed, resting Turkey Vulture. Yellow Warblers (Jeanette’s first) were also seen.
SPECIES SEEN: 18
| Rock Pigeon | Yellow Warbler |
| Mourning Dove | Yellow-rumped Warbler |
| American Robin | Brown Thrasher |
| Blue Jay | Turkey Vulture |
| American Crow | Tufted Titmouse |
| European Starling | Carolina Chickadee |
| Northern Mockingbird | White-throated Sparrow |
| Northern Cardinal | Northern Flicker |
| Song Sparrow | Downy Woodpecker |
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