Scarlet Tanager, photo by Terry Sohl
Turkeys were seen by many as we entered Prime Hook NWR going to our meeting point at the Refuge Headquarters. From there we carpooled to the Prime Hook State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) where we walked and birded the approx 1 mile long road through a mature forest.
No doubt the highlight for all, including the leaders, were awesome looks at a male Scarlet Tanager, with the special added treat of the female tanager nearby and seen by many. Another surprise highlight was a single Solitary Sandpiper feeding in a wet tire rut right where we parked our cars.
Additional very nice birds, seen by many were Black-throated Blue Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, and Canada Warbler. We also enjoyed the flute like songs of at least 4 Wood Thrushes, and for this bird, its song tops its appearance by quite a bit.
After leaving the State Area, we birded along Deep Branch Road, where all had good looks at Great-Crested Flycatcher and Red-eyed Vireo. My species count for the morning was 50 species, which is good considering we did only woodland birding.
Next week we will bird Gordon's Pond, meeting at 8 am in the parking lot accessed through Rehoboth. For a MAP.
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