Sunday, June 17th, 2007 Pileated Woodpecker @ Hacklebarney State Park
June 17, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

As we started down the path from the modest “visitor’s center” we saw three people pointing and looking towards a tall tree in the distance. We approached and asked what was being looked at. “some woodpecker.” It turned out to not just be “some” woodpecker but the Pileated Woodpecker! The Pileated Woodpecker is the biggest Woodpecker in North America and one we had very much wanted to see! We shared the bird with a happy group of casual birders. Casual “hikers” would probably be a better description. Anyways, a great bird for us (number 145 for me :)) and some good pictures from Jeanette.

Pileated Woodpecker June 2007

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Saturday, June 16th, 2007 Lawrence’s Warbler @ Kay Environmental Center
June 16, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

This morning Jeanette saw a Lawrence’s Warbler (a hybrid offspring of a Golden-winged Warbler and a Blue-winged Warbler) in among a plethora of Blue-winged Warblers (This bird had been previously reported in the NJRBA). He was making cozy with a “plain” blue-winged and close by was a baby warbler (baby Lawrence’s perhaps?) A few good identifying shots were taken. Great Bird!

Lawrence's Warbler June 2007

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Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 @ Delaware Water Gap
June 3, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

Old Mine Road

This morning we headed out to Old Mine Road near the Delaware Water Gap. Without a lot of pre-game planning we put our hopes in some recent sightings in the area and a site description from the NJAS. As newer birders there were a couple things we noticed. The 3 minute light is rough and a little scary  and there is no visitor center in the area. Once we got going there were a lot of singers. Yellow Warblers, American Redstarts, and others (possibly Northern Parula or Black-throated Blue Warblers?) were all heard driving but the Yellows, Redstarts and 2 Worm-eating Warblers were the only seen Warblers. Great-crested Flycatcher and Acadian Flycatcher (Our first) were seen along with Eastern Kingbird. A singing Indigo Bunting and male Scarlet Tanager made up the most vivid spotting. We had hoped to see the elusive (from us anyways) Hooded Warbler without success. 🙁 Anyways, overall a nice day of birding for early June.

Scarlet Tanager June 2007

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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 Baby Robin Saying Hello @ Garrett Mountain
May 30, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

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Saturday, May 12th, 2007 Cerulean Warbler @ Higbee beach in Cape May NJ
May 12, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

An unbelievable day. The World Series of Birding was going on and we had a morning filled with unbelievable winged visitors. Multiple Cerulean Warblers seen and heard!

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Friday, May 11th, 2007 @ Higbee beach in Cape May NJ
May 11, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

Our first day in Cape May. Beautiful Indigo Bunting, Blue Grosbeak and Yellow-breasted Chat were a humble beginning to a truly special weekend of birding.

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Friday, May 4th, 2007 @ Home Birding
May 4, 2007 In Spring Birding No Comment

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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