Pine/Palm

Dateline: 26-28 April 2024

Despite periods of considerable rain, looks like spring “high season” kicked into gear over the weekend, with warm/humid conditions and a substantial uptick (anecdotally) in warbler, etc. activity. “New for 2024” sightings at Presque Isle State Park included Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler, Spotted Sandpiper, Baltimore Oriole, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, even an early Veery. Here’s a nice sequence of alternating Pine Warbler (appropriately enough @ Pine Tree Beach picnic area) & Palm Warbler @ Long Pond Trail:

Pine Warbler in pine tree
Palm Warbler not in palm tree

Pine Warbler usually not seen this low to the ground for this long (10-15 minutes) = good for bird photography.

Bonus Chipping Sparrow

1 thought on “Pine/Palm”

  1. Paul Edwards

    Excellent shots of the PW. Loved the one where it is ‘hovering’ above the branch. Always good to see food caught. On the way to a nest?

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