Willow Flycatcher
The hot and muggy air has returned to central Virginia, and I did some birding here in Old Trail these two mornings. Old Trail completely surrounds the Albemarle County Western Park, and I logged most of the 34 avian species, seen over two days, in the park, but some species were seen at other locations along the Lindy Bain loop trail. The highlight for me both mornings was two, possibly three or more, Willow Flycatchers singing their tradtional Fitz-hugh song from the tops of trees in the park.
Willow Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
Willow Flycatcher
I watched a female Blue-gray Gnatcatcher listen for a bug, and then grab it for a meal.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Green Heron
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Yellow Warbler
Common Yellowthroat
Common Yellowthroat
House Finches
Indigo Bunting
Indigo Bunting
Mourning Doves
Song Sparrow
Orchard Oriole
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Red-shouldered Hawk
Two day list:
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Green Heron
Black Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Willow Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Tree Swallow
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Orchard Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow