** Aldo Dorio got a nice photo of a male BOBOLINK at Burnt
Church on Tuesday. Surely is nice to hear all the reports of this species that
had taken a dip in numbers in the past years.
** Brian Stone photographed an adult male PURPLE FINCH in his
yard on Tuesday seemingly not particularly amused with the rain.
** Anna Tucker walked a portion of the Dieppe marsh trail, a
very popular walking trail now. She watched birdlife activity noting lots of
RING-NECKED PHEASANTS in that habitat, the CHOKE CHERRY shrubs were in full
bloom, EASTERN TENT caterpillars have started constructing their tents, and one
of the many SONG SPARROWS cooperated for a nice photo.
** Our GRAY CATBIRD has become a very regular patron to a
grape jelly feeder. It briefly posed for a photo in the rain on Tuesday. It must
wear great water repellent, the raindrops can be seen beading on its plumage in
the photo. We have only seen one so far and hoping for a friend to drop by for
it.
