Flowers and trees are blooming, and it's really starting to feel like Spring. Bird migration has begun and you can follow along by checking out the Birdcast migration tool.
One sure sign of Spring is when American Woodcocks show up in Bryant Park, NYC. This year, it seems they are getting a lot of attention as people from all over are flocking to see them.
The attention is well-deserved. Just look at this guy!
The photos below are from some early spring birding trips I took. As spring bird migration picks up, we should start to see some new characters in our region.
Eastern Meadowlark:
Painted Bunting (male):
Pileated Woodpecker (female):
Northern Cardinal (male):
Rufous Hummingbird:
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher:
Brown Thrasher:
Common Loon transitioning into breeding plumage:
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron:
Downy Woodpecker (female):
More to come.
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