Tuesday, May 13 OLLI Field Trip to Gordon's Pond

Great morning weather-wise after some overnight rain concerns, AND some great looks at gorgeous birds, like an almost iridescent male Indigo Bunting in early morning sunlight (thanks to Terry Sohl for above pic), and male Blue Grosbeaks also in great light. Other good birds at Gordon's Pond were Yellow Warbler, scope views of a male Common Yellowthroat about 30 feet away, Eastern Kingbirds, and last but not least, 8 species of shorebirds, of which the Dunlin seemed to rate the highest reviews by our group.

Then out to the ocean beach, for a good look at tracks and a few burrows of Ghost Crabs (above), plus some flyby Black Skimmers and many diving DC Cormorants. After that we went to the wooded park in Rehoboth where some did get to see an American Redstart and a Magnolia Warbler, but admittedly, the park was tough birding.

Our class has now enjoyed 4 field trips from 4/22 to 5/13, and observed 103 species of birds. I am certainly pleased with the birds we have experienced, because we have seen so many very well, and shared a great learning experience.

Next week we meet at Prime Hook HQ at 8 am, and from there we will car pool to the State Wildlife Management Area at Prime Hook.