Yesterday, tropical storm Hannah passed through our area. I was hoping for an influx of migrating birds from the swirling wind currents. But I was wrong and although we spotted a few warblers, there was no large fallout. As usual, we began at the Rodman's Neck area. Aihua spotted a Black and White Warbler in the parking lot. We then walked over to the Turtle Cove area and saw both Great and Snowy Egrets, a Green Heron or two and a group of Great Blue Herons roosting in the trees.
Our intrepid group then faced the mosquitoes, thorns and poison ivy down behind Turtle Cove. We had a brief glimpse of a Marsh Wren but the highlight there was a Crossbill seen by Aihua. Although Aihia didn't see the entire bird, he was able to positively identify the bill.
We continued walking until we came back to the road and slowly made our way to Split Rock golf course, stopping along the way. The little fresh water culvert near the horse trail gave us views of a Cedar Waxwing, American Redstarts, and a Eastern Wood Pee Wee spotted by Fei. We continued walking down the horse trail toward the actual historic "Split Rock." Three hours had passed and some of needed to get home. My wife Jane, picked us up and drove us to our cars. Although we didn't see as many warblers and passerines as we would have liked, it was a beautiful day.
Here's Cathy, Celia, Peter, Fei and Aihua.
We were at the end of our walk on the horse trail near Split Rock golf course.
Species Account
Black and White Warbler
Green Heron
Great Egret
Snowy Egret
Great Blue Heron
Mallard
American Crow
Marsh Wren
Northern Cardinal
Carolina Wren (heard)
Crossbill sp.
American Robin
Blue Jay
Common Grackle
Catbird
Cedar waxwing
American Redstart
Common Yellowthroat
American Goldfinch
Eastern Woods Pee Wee
