Date: 5/2/25 12:05 pm From: scottjstoner via groups.io <ScottJStoner...> Subject: [hmbirds] Orchard Orioles at Five Rivers- hmbc Field Trip today
Today, May 2, on the HMBC field trip at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, for beginning birders, we collectively had at least 33 species. The highlight came near the end of the trip, when we came upon two pairs of Orchard Orioles along the Service Road between Goose Pond and Fox Marsh! At least one pair was showing courtship activity. This is exciting news, and the location is not far from where this species has nested in the past. The regularity of Orchard Orioles' presence at Five Rivers has increased over recent years; it's worth checking that general area of the preserve for nesting activity this spring. Baltimore Oriole is present as well. Warblers included Yellow-rumped, Yellow, Common Yellowthroat, Blue-winged and a distant Ovenbird. White-throated Sparrows were still present, a leucistic Song Sparrow continues. Bobolinks are back and active in the big field on the east part of the property (viewable from wild turkey trail). Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Flicker, and Red-bellied Woodpecker are vocal and active in the woodlot; Pileated was heard from the SUNY Research Ponds. Thank you to all who attended and our new President, Kevin McGrath, for his help on the trip. P.S. The previous day, Denise and I had Wood Thrush, Magnolia Warbler, and Field Sparrow at Five Rivers, none of which we encountered today. Scott Stoner, Coordinator. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
