We've gained two hours of daylight and migration is in full swing.

 So, what's new here?

4-22-26 Tennessee Warbler 4-20-26 Tennessee Warbler

Tennessee Warblers are being heard daily and often stop at the bubbler.

  4-20-26 Orange-crowned Warbler

4-23-26 Orange-crowned Warbler
Uncommon Orange-crowned Warblers enjoy water time, too.

4-21-26 Nashville Warbler 4-22-26 Nashville Warbler

Nashville Warblers are similar and more commonly seen.

4-21-26 Yellow-rumped Warbler 4-23-26 Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warblers continue to be seen and are now in fine breeding plumage.

4-21-26 Swainson's Thrush

4-23-26 Hermit Thrush

5-3-22 Wood Thrush, first time in 10 years at the bubbler!

Swainson's Thrush and Hermit Thrush (with the rusty tail) have been here. A Wood Thrush has been heard singing its flute-like song for eight days in a row. The third photo is from 5-3-22 when it came to the bubbler.  Telling thrushes apart can be challenging but differences can be seen with these three. 

Listen to the Wood Thrush!

4-21-26 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
4-22-26 Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby-crowned Kinglets are still around, males have the crown.

4-23-26 Blue-headed Vireo 4-23-26 Blue-headed Vireo

Blue-headed Vireos use perches to splash-bathe in the pond.

4-24-26 Summer Tanager

One Summer Tanager stayed just long enough for its photo as it looked over the area.

4-25-26 Northern Waterthrush singing 4-25-26 Northern Waterthrush' 4-25-26 Northern Waterthrush 4-25-26 Northern Waterthrush with ant

The Northern Waterthrush is a warbler and this one was singing and feeding on small invertebrates in the algae and tiny insects in the oak tassels. 

4-25-26 Indigo Bunting 4-25-26 Indigo Bunting

An Indigo Bunting added its blue hues to the mix.

4-29-26 Blue-winged Warbler 4-29-26 Blue-winged Warbler

4-29-26 Blue-winged Warbler  A Blue-winged Warbler was a real treat since one was only heard last year. It bathed and flew to preen in the cover of a small American elm. It was still here today.

  4-29-26 Baltimore Oriole 4-29-26 Baltimore Oriole

A stunning male Baltimore Oriole clothed in fiery orange and black slipped in for a quick bath.

4-29-26 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 4-29-26 Two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks

Two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks finally were revealed, the one on the right is a first spring male. They've been heard for almost a week. 

Eastern Bluebirds are busy carrying food into the nest box and fecal sacs out for their growing brood.

4-25-26 Carolina Chickadee

A chickadee just had a good time in the bubble! Cover, food and water, the basics are here for all the birds.

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird was first seen at the Coral Trumpet Honeysuckle on 4-26-26 while on my morning walk. A female was seen the next day, both at the same feeder. So, they're back!

Enjoy all the beautiful sights and sounds of spring!