A cold front with rain came through last night and the wind this morning was out of the north with gust up to 25mph - a perfect opportunity to visit the Lighthouse and watch the migrants coming through. I was among many very knowledgeable birders and with all those eyes to the sky and down - you can't go wrong.
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| I think the Red-bellied Woodpecker might have been crying his eyes out with all the competition moving in - check how red his eyes are. I reassured him that this would only be a fleeting moment. |
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| There was some fresh plantings by the boardwalk and the female Ruby-throated Hummingbird was feasting on the nectar. |
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| Taking a much needed rest and soaking in the sun rays. |
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| The male Black and White Warbler was busy feeding too. |
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| A different view of the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - hey, I'll take it. |
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| This male Blue Grosbeak sat long enough for a photo shoot. |
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| The male Hooded Warbler was working that floor - over and over. |
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| Eastern Kingbird on top of the Gumbo Limbo tree. |
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| The Summer Tanager - so breathtakingly beautiful. |
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| Chowing down on those Gumbo Limbo berries. |
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| An Orchard Oriole - not such a great photo but my first in my folder. |
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| Male Indigo Bunting |
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| Wow - What a special day this was! One to be remembered, that is for sure. My E-Bird List for today http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17815968 |
WOW. Just beautiful...
ReplyDeleteWow, awesome collection of birds. I think they are all headed my way! Lovely images!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rainbow indeed. Thank you for sharing your amazing day with us.
ReplyDeleteLooks like u had a great time, indeed, France! Nice job on the pics - & wow, isn't that hooded warbler special? :-) Beth (from birdline)
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