Birds Galore on Early Spring Outings
Birding at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
Birders Tally 48 Species at Little Red Schoolhouse
The quest for early spring migrants as well as waterfowl kicked off at Little Red Schoolhouse on April 16. Our birding group enjoyed finding 48 species while hiking near the lake and through the woodlands and grassy areas. Highlights: Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-Crowned Kinglet, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpecker, Brown Thrasher, and Trumpeter Swan. Full eBird Checklist
Warblers and More at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve
A fun group of birders enjoyed checking the woodland and lake for warblers, other spring arrivals, and year-round residents at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve on May 1. Highlights: Black-and-white Warbler, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Eastern Towhee, Baltimore Oriole, Swamp Sparrow. Full eBird Checklist
Diverse Habitats Show Off Diverse Species
The diverse habitats at Helmick Nature Preserve/Old Plank Rd Trail didn’t disappoint our birders on May 8. The group found a good variety of species in the marshland, open water, grassy areas, and wooded sections. Highlights: Sora, Green Heron, Ruddy Duck, White-eyed Vireo, Lincoln's Sparrow, Nashville Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Full eBird Checklist.
At Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
At Helmick Nature Preserve
May 12, 2022