"There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, the folded bud ready for spring." — Rachel Carson
"Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?"
David Attenborough
100 years old May 8th
"Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?"
David Attenborough
100 years old May 8th
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From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:29 PM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
From: Ryan Goldberg <ryan.goldberg@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 19, 2026, 2:29 PM
Subject: Tuesday walk recap
To: Peter Dorosh <prosbird@gmail.com>
Hi Peter,
Today's walk had an end-of-season feel to it, not surprising with the near record high temps. We stuck to the shaded woods and so did the birds; a few highlights were a mixed flock of warblers including Canada and Tennessee by the Binnen Bridge, bathing Bay-breasted, Baltimore Oriole, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak in the Picnic House creek, and a Gray-cheeked Thrush in the woods south of Litchfield Villa.
Still, it was relatively quiet despite the high overnight migration. Birds must be taking the prolonged spell of SW winds to get to their northern breeding territories. We observed 50 species. Here's our list: https://ebird.org/checklist/S342393231.
Next week is our final walk of the season! Thanks to Angie for co-leading and the many birders who joined today.
Ryan