Tuesday Tidbits-And another LIfer!

I was going to post this tomorrow but decided to post tonight just in case I have readers in my area who want to go check out St. Phillips in Grafton tomorrow as there were a lot of birds there.

I went birding for a while this evening before dusk and saw the Pileated Woodpecker I have been searching for this past week or so. He was over near the Northern Flickers who have arrived at St. Phillips in a small flock that I saw today. I was concerned he was moving from his favorite spot, but sure enough there he was hollering and drilling away.


My first Chipping Sparrow of the year taken during my lunch hour. I miss these little birds and love the little song they make as they search for food.

A Palm Warbler at St. Phillips (LIFER!). Pictures were impossible due to the position of the sun and also the fact that he was over the fence and I was behind it and there was no way I could get over that fence without scaring him off. I took these pictures as a record shot. You can still notice that glorious rusty crown of his despite the condition of the picture.

Side shot of this adorable little bird. One thing I have noticed these past couple of days is that the warblers I have encountered recently are not that shy. I thought they were going to be impossible to see due to their size, the fact that they like to perch high up in trees and their shyness but so far this has not been the case. This warbler did in fact notice me but paid no attention as he went about his business. Very cool.

Lastly, daffodils. Such pretty flowers so I couldn't resist a picture.