
The cold weather this spring has stalled bird migration – we knew it was all going to come together one day last week where overnight thousands of birds arrive… I took this pic at sunrise that day and had one of the best days ever witnessing one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Mike Warner and I spent this day along the coast in CT… Here’s what he posted to the CT bird list:
-Greenwich Point Park – Cerulean Warbler
The birds are back in Connecticut! Steve Beal and I recorded 79 species of birds this morning at Greenwich Point Park. Most of the newly arrived warblers were centered on the Holly Grove and the old house site. Highlights were CERULEAN WARBLER, MAGNOLIA WARBLER, BLACK-THROATED BLUE + GREEN, CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER, PRAIRIE WARBLER and 7 other warbler species. We ran into Meredith Sampson who reminded us that before 7 am, a gate guard is not present. We arrived well before that with time to spare.
Rosa Hartman Park is not far away and also held many new arrivals. We saw 10 species of warblers in the park and a Great-Crested Flycatcher sitting perfectly still. This park always seems to have birds.
I am amazed at the dispersion and numbers of birds throughout the state today. They are finally on the way!
Mike Warner
Wilton, Ct.