On Sunday the 7th, the winds turned to the south, strong and gusty, pushed temperatures to 60F, and continued through midnight. Monday had afternoon sun, 60F again, and the winds turned back to the south overnight. The boundary between the warm and cold air masses slipped just to our south this morning, but we managed 60F for a third straight day. The result was substantial nocturnal migration, and signs of plant growth and a noticeable increase in insects. All the following species were reported locally in the last 48 hours:
- Field Sparrow
- Osprey
- Wilson's Snipe
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker- numerous
- Swamp Sparrow
- Pine Warbler
- Hermit Thrush
- Barn Swallow
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- Palm Warbler
- Winter Wren- fresh arrivals
- Chipping Sparrow
- Golden-crowned Kinglet- abundant fresh arrivals
Large numbers of Song Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos are on the move as well. Eastern Phoebes, Northern Flickers, and Tree Swallows continue to arrive and swell the ranks. My day list at Five Rivers EEC in Delmar jumped to 38 species this morning, a sign of things to come. Time to saddle up and hit the trails.
TW
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