September 20, 2008 [LINK / comment]

A few more fall migrants

I managed to get outdoors for a nice walk on Wednesday morning, and came across a fair number of interesting migratory birds. The following summary is extracted from my report to the eBird system (ebird.org).

Location: Montgomery Hall Park
Observation date: 9/17/08
Number of species: 21

• Ruby-throated Hummingbird
• Red-bellied Woodpecker (J)
• Downy Woodpecker
• Pileated Woodpeckers -- 2 (M)
• Eastern Wood-Pewee
• Eastern Phoebe
• Red-eyed Vireo
• Swainson's Thrush (FOY)
• Magnolia Warbler
• Black-throated Green Warblers -- 2 (M, F/J)
• American Redstart (M)
• Worm-eating Warbler
• Scarlet Tanager (F/J)

That was my first Swainson's Thrush of the year. This evening I took a quick walk just before dusk, which is getting earlier and earlier every day.

Location: Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad trail
Observation date: 9/20/08
Number of species: 9

• Ruby-throated Hummingbird
• Swainson's Thrush
• Eastern Towhees -- 2 (J)
• Rose-breasted Grosbeaks -- 3 (F/J)