Carolina Wren
The forecast was for rain, but early morning rain had stopped, and it was only cloudy, with rain in the afternoon forecast. I went back to Newport News Park, and my first stop was at the Swamp Bridge. There had been reports of hearing a Virginia Rail there, and I did hear a Virginia Rail grunt display call three or four times, but never saw it in the tall reeds. I did add a few more species to my trip list, and saw a juvenile Bald Eagle there.
Carolina Wren
Carolina Wren
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
Great Blue Heron
Gadwalls
Gadwall
Gadwall
Yellow-rumped Warbler
It started to rain a little before noon, and I headed back to the hotel. On the way there, a Sharp-shinned Hawk flew in front of my car, bringing my trip list to 45 avian species.
February 6
RAIN - NO GAME
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