Field Ornithology Day 4

5/27/2021
Start time: 6:50 am
End time: 12:15 pm
Location: Macrae Farm Park
Weather: ~60º F, cloudy but cleared up in late morning, ~5-10 mph winds, no precipitation
Habitat: the Winooski River, fields/grasslands bordered by forest, one shrubby field with scattered low trees

Macrae Farm Park is contains a variety of different habitats, and is home to a wide variety of different species. Canada Geese, Mallards, a pair of Belted Kingfishers, a Great Blue Heron, a Great Egret, and an Osprey were all found in or directly along the river. The Bobolinks were found only in the open fields, and the Blackbirds seemed to be concentrated around these fields as well. Common Yellowthroats, Gray Catbirds, and Warbling Vireos were most common near the edges of the forest, with the Yellowthroats and Catbirds occupying the shrubby areas between the fields and forest and the Warbling Vireos sticking to the trees. Other birds, like the Robins and Redstarts seemed to be widespread throughout the park, except for the grasslands.
The highlights of this trip were definitely the multitude of baby geese, and the Cedar Waxwings. Waxwings are easily one of my favorite birds and I always love being able to spend time with them. The Gnatcatcher was also a pleasant surprise!

Publicado el mayo 27, 2021 07:59 TARDE por gracey4