White-eyed Video
Spring walk down the river and up on the dam
Some days it is nice to bird on a paved path, so I drove over to the Neuse River Greenway near the dam and headed south for about 2 miles. Granted, I arrived a bit late, after 8 a.m., but was pleased to find a total of 57 species at the river and the dam. Of interest, the Cliff Swallows at the bridge, the Osprey nest at the dam, and a lack of warblers. There is also an Osprey nest at the power line right-of-way. White-throated Sparrows and Yellow-rumped Warblers are still in town, but I have not heard a Ruby-crowned Kinglet for two days. This is the time of year I stop trashing the butter-butts, they look very handsome! Recent arrivals include Great-crested Flycatcher and Wood Thrush. Blue-grey Gnatcatchers were everywhere and I found all the woodpeckers except a Hairy. Had two or three Barred Owls cavorting around across the river, about one mile down the trail. I continue to balance using a DSLR camera, binoculars, iPhone and a small audio recorder during my walks. There is a constant battle, should I take a photo first, record audio first, look through binocular first, or enter it in eBird. I am glad scoping season is over. It's worth it in the long run, but, there are days I want to just walk empty-handed. On eBird I now have over 50 species with audio and 120+ species photos. I might be ready to upgrade my audio equipment this year. Thanks for stopping by.
Bird On!
American Robin
New Osprey nest
Not positive but I don't recall Ospreys nesting at the dam before. They are still constructing the nest, but I am concerned they might feel too vulnerable at this location and ultimately abandon the site. Time will tell. That said, it is a great place to watch. Today there was a lot of nest material delivery with a little fishing during their spare time.
White-eyed Vireo
Cardinal in the background.
Eastern Towhee
Confused me at first, but towhees can do that from time to time. Cardinal in the background.
White-eyed Vireo
Neuse River Trail--Falls River, Wake, North Carolina, US
Apr 23, 2018 8:27 AM - 10:55 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.745 mile(s)
Comments: clear to cloudy as front approaches, cool
50 species
Canada Goose 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Black Vulture 6
Turkey Vulture 5
Osprey 2
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 1
Mourning Dove 3
Barred Owl 2
Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Red-headed Woodpecker 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Pileated Woodpecker 2
Eastern Phoebe 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 3
White-eyed Vireo 6
Blue Jay 10
American Crow 5
Fish Crow 2
Cliff Swallow 10
Carolina Chickadee 3
Tufted Titmouse 11
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown-headed Nuthatch 2
Carolina Wren 6
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 11
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 15
Gray Catbird 1
Brown Thrasher 1
Northern Mockingbird 2
European Starling 1
Prothonotary Warbler 1
Common Yellowthroat 1
Northern Parula 2
Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Chipping Sparrow 1
White-throated Sparrow 8
Song Sparrow 1
Eastern Towhee 3
Summer Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 15
Indigo Bunting 1
Red-winged Blackbird 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 3
American Goldfinch 4
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44863941
Falls Lake--Dam, Wake, North Carolina, US
Apr 23, 2018 11:05 AM - 11:53 AM
Protocol: Traveling
1.013 mile(s)
24 species
Canada Goose 1
Double-crested Cormorant 6
Great Blue Heron 1
Osprey 2
Killdeer 1
Ring-billed Gull 1
Mourning Dove 1
Red-eyed Vireo 2
American Crow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 7
Barn Swallow 1
Carolina Chickadee 1
Tufted Titmouse 2
Carolina Wren 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 3
Brown Thrasher 1
Pine Warbler 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler 7
Chipping Sparrow 3
Eastern Towhee 3
Northern Cardinal 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S44865795