Field Ornithology Day 5

5/28/2021
Start time: 6:50 am
End time: 11:45 am
Location: Woodside Park
Weather: ~50º F, no wind/precipitation
Habitat: Winooski River bordered by deciduous forest, marsh bordered by shrubby habitat then deciduous forest

As expected, different species generally showed a preference for specific habitats within the park. The Red-winged Blackbirds and Swamp Sparrows were found within the marsh, and the Willow Flycatchers were found in the low trees and shrubs bordering the marsh. The Catbirds also tended to stick to more shrubby habitat, and the Warbling Vireo was found in the trees bordering the marsh. The Wood Thrush, Wood-Pewee, and Least Flycatcher seemed to be a bit deeper in the woods. American Redstarts didn’t seem tot show as strong of a preference as other species, and were found all along the trail except for the marsh and the shrubby habitat directly bordering it.
The highlight of this trip was easily the Canada Warbler. It was definitely a surprise to say the least, and it’s a good thing I managed to spot him because his song definitely threw me for a bit of a loop.

Publicado el mayo 29, 2021 12:49 MAÑANA por gracey4