Friday, May 13, 2011

Prospect May 12th early morning push, later dissipation

I haven't seen any email reports except what I heard in the field as well as text messages. But here is the gist of the day's reports.

First, another Termite hatch out occurred , this time on a higher plane. On Prospect highest point--the Lookout Hill summit meadow-- was the scene of the termite profusion, which of course attracted warblers. Close to ten species warblers, which during my quick "coffee break" I watched BLACK-THROATED GREEN, NORTHERN PARULA,CANADA, and BLACK & WHITE did swirls along with a scolding CAROLINA WREN on the termite nest log.

On another report, from Mary Eyster, the Pools and Ravine area came alive with warblers. Mary reported 19 species , among them a rare spring ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER seen bathing in the Ambergill Pool adjacent to the Esdale Bridge. It was not seen later morning nor lunchtime. I am hoping it will stick around. Other mentions from mary were WORM-EATING and PRAIRIE WARBLERS. I later saw with Rob, Mike and Chris, a light plumage NASHVILLE WARBLER along with two PARULAS.I hope to get a full report from all . Its a great spot at that Ambergill Pool, but timing is a hit or miss at that spot.
Other reports by word of mouth include LINCOLNS SPARROW in the Midwood ( M.Yuan); BAY-BREASTED WARBLER (J.Zinn) on southwest Lookout top stairs above Lamppost #249; OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER in the Binnen Run area ( M. Eyster).

--Kingsboider