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Monday, September 30, 2013

More Migrants

Another great day at the Lighthouse - it was amazing to look at the sky and to see so many little birds flying overhead - one even ventured to say that they had seen close to 2,000 warblers migrating. This particular warbler is called a Chestnut-sided Warbler, without the chestnut part since he is sporting his fall plumage.

One of two Baltimore Oriole that we saw today.

A beautiful Yellow-throated Warbler, just gorgeous!

A Red-eyed Vireo.

How about this! An egret eating a dragonfly, it was fun watching it as he tried to figure out how to get it down with the wings sticking out - he managed just fine.

A box turtle minding its own business.
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3 comments:

  1. It appears you had a very rewarding time, France. The stormy weather predicted on Thursday may offer a spectacular day at the Lighthouse on Friday. Perhaps the best opportunity for the best birding at the Lighthouse this Fall. As a side note, I visited A. D. Barnes Park in Miami for the first time this past week, and strongly encourage all to visit the park when possible (ideally during migration periods).

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    1. Lets hope that the weather pattern holds up to its prediction, Friday would be a very good day indeed.

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    2. Bob, Today - Thursday - turned out to be an excellent day for migrants! Tomorrow I believe might be as good too :D

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