Kentucky Warbler
I went up to Route 610 and the parkway mid-morning, and met Bill Riester, a Richmond, VA birder, and we birded at some of my favorite warbler sites on 610 and the parkway south to Reids Gap. We were happily surprised to find a Kentucky Warbler on Route 610 near mm. 3 of the parkway.
Kentucky Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
There were quite a few American Redstarts, Cerulean Warblers, Ovenbirds, Hooded Warblers, and a Pine Warbler, and Bill already had seen a Black and White Warbler and a Worm-eating Warbler at stops where I usually find them. On the parkway near mm. 12, Bill spotted an American Redstart nest. Part of the nest was in direct sunlight, and the rest of the nest was in deep shade.
Male and female American Redstarts at their nest
Two views of the American Redstart nest
Female Cerulean Warbler
Male and Female Cerulean Warblers
Male and Female Scarlet Tanagers
Red-tailed Hawk
Back on Route 610, I spotted an American Redstart negotiating a meal.
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Male American Redstart
Good to make a new birding friendship.