The summer's saltwater soiree of fishing tourneys did not stop my birding observations, but it almost made me forget to post them! The end of April brought a bevy of neotropical migratory songbirds to view and May 1 kicked off in grand style when the first ruby-throated hummingbird of the season showed up. He was late this year to be sure, but all migratory animals seemed to be delayed by the long cold winter. Soon two more hummers were in the mix, enjoying the sugar water nectar that I put in two feeders. Other sightings included cardinal, brown-headed cowbird, male and female summer tanager, red-headed woodpecker, Mississippi kite, blue grosbeak, red-bellied woodpecker, tufted titmouse, bluebird, dove, blue jay, 5/10 FIRST Indigo bunting, mockingbird, yellow-billed cuckoo, wood stork, brown thrasher, canada goose, wood duck, kingbird, cattle egret, hairy woodpecker and pileated woodpecker.
To read my feature story on Birding Edisto Island with Dr. Sid Gauthreaux click here.
For the March-April birding blog entry click here.
PhotoByJeffDennis: A Snowy egret stalks prey across my bow
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