Date: 5/1/25 10:46 am From: Antonio, Robert J. <anto...> Subject: Burcham: Thursday
It was raining when I awoke, but soon after the sun glowed so I headed to Burcham. It was the most pleasant morning of the season and pretty birdy. I listed 48 species.
Baltimore Oriole (33), Swainson Thrush (28), Great-crested Flycatcher (10), Carolina Wren (9) & Warbling Vireo (10) notes filled the air. I also heard Blue-throated Vireo (1); Red-eyed Vireo (3); Gray Catbird (1); Brown Thrasher (1) & House Wren (2). Northern Rough-winged Swallows (heard them - seemed to be calling more emphatically) & Cliff Swallows worked over the Kaw. Heard 1 Wood Duck - they have been scarce this season. I also saw Chipping Sparrows (4) and Spotted Sandpipers (5) - they look elegant in their breeding plumage & and enjoy watching the bobbing motion.
