This was standing in the middle of the parking lot on one side (there are two sides for those that have never been there). This is about half way between the two parking lots. Cars were on both sides the same length as seen here. Once on the boardwalk, I noticed that the most common warbler was Yellow Warbler. They were everywhere.
I am used to seeing warblers far and up. It was hard getting used to seeing them too close to focus my big zoom lens point-n-shoot camera!
Here is a very cooperative Chesnut-sided Warbler, almost too cooperative!
Seemed to "glow" in the low light like he was radio active. Such a nice looking bird. The warbler decided to come close and give some funny expressions.
Here is a Cape May Warbler that just sat on the edge of the parking lot for a while. The heavy leaf out made lighting a challenge.
I was expecting to see many more Magnolia Warblers than I did, only a handful. As of this morning, I noticed a good deal of them around still. I was only able to get the rear end of one.
There were many American Redstarts around. Again, the lighting was a challenge.
Spied this Hermit Thrush walking around at my feet on the boardwalk.
There were many American Redstarts around. Again, the lighting was a challenge.
Spied this Hermit Thrush walking around at my feet on the boardwalk.
One of my most needed group of birds is shorebirds. I have a lot of holes in that area, as there isn't much in the way of quality shorebird habitat in this part of the state. Have I known the area better, I think I could of gotten some that I need.
Here is a shorebird that was right off the boardwalk. This American Woodcock was with a baby. I could not get a shot of the baby, as there were too many people to see it from my position.
After Magee, I decided to head to Maumee Bay State Park. I have only been here a couple of times and always see good stuff here. Just as it was getting dark, I saw shorebirds flying around on the beach. I decided to go check them out and found three Ruddy Turnstones. I have only seen this bird once, and it was a very brief glimpse at Caesar Creek State Park.
Before seeing the turnstones, I took a walk on the boardwalk. I heard a Wild Turkey gobbling and a couple of people I passed on the boardwalk said that there was a turkey ahead. Here is what I found. A young buck and a Wild Turkey in a standoff.
I decided to end my two day trip on the boardwalk at Magee. I am glad I did. There was a report of a Kirtland's Warbler on the new Crane Creek Estuary Trial. While not a life bird, the one glimpse I had of one was very brief. This particular female was very cooperative and allowed many people to view her. This was definitely worth the trip.
Very nice natural photography. Mostly I like the pictures of warblers and enjoy their expressions.
ReplyDeletePreciosas imágenes..un beso desde Murcia...
ReplyDeleteSo many glorious, colorful warblers! Don't you just love spring migration? Sounds like you had an enjoyable time birding in Ohio. Terrific photographs!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a marvelous time Donald!
ReplyDeleteDonald, I'm glad you were able to make it there for a couple days. I wish I could have joined you. Sounds like a fantastic time seeing wonderful birds and meeting awesome birders and bloggers.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'll make it there. Nice work with some wonderful warblers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip. Too bad about the accident (for the drivers) and the traffic back-up (for you) but it looks like you made the best of things and saw some great birds.
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