Sunday, June 20, 2010

Birds in Glenorchy: Sightings from June 17 and 20, 2010



The following birds were observed in Glenorchy Conservation area on two separate occasions (the evening of June 17 and the morning of June 20)

Thursday, June 17th:
Indigo Buntings,

Cardinals, Hummingbirds, Catbirds (3 or more calling to each other), Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (and their nest), a Pileated Woodpecker, Robins, Cedar Waxwings, Song Sparrows (and their nest), multiple House Wrens with their young,


Great-Crested Flycatcher,


Eastern Phoebe, Yellow Warblers, Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and the Common Yellowthroat.

Sunday June 20th:
Many Chickadees, including numerous fledglings, Eastern Wood-Pewee, several male Common Yellowthroats, Red-tailed Hawk (being chased by other birds),



Eastern Phoebe, Song Sparrows, male Indigo Buntings, juvenile or female Baltimore Oriole, Belted Kingfisher, Turkey Vultures, unidentified possible Sandpiper flying overhead.

In addition to the birds, there are many flowers, plants and insects in the area.