Sunday was a very good winter day. With chilly weather under bright sun, birding couldn't be better . Here were the hilights.
The mega RUFOUS Hummingbird continues its remarkable resilience. It's a survivor and a showboat. It continues to visit the sugar water feeder near the hairpin turn at Breeze Hills south slope. I was able to see it in the midafternoon with two Hummer visits at that feeder brightly lit by the setting sun. I couldn't along with other birders ask for a better close look.
Second hilight regards an Iceland Gull at Bush terminal pier park. Always beat in winter as a full spot, Bush pulled in a juvenile Iceland,seen on a pier north of the osprey platform.
Bald Eagles were seen flying over both Prospect and Greenwood Cemetery. On the latter, a good sighting over Valley Water wowed birders there. Two were at least seen above Prospect Lake.
Prospect feeders was better for me today than yesterday. At least I observed 8 Cardinals and the always delightful Carolina Wren picking at the suet.
Winter may not have many birds but good species abound.
"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing. "
Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism
Camille Pissarro,19th c artist, father of Impressionism
