Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Migration in New England 2012

So not alot to say I've been birding like crazy, but overall the migration season seemed pretty lackluster in southeastern New England.  I got my fair share of migrants, but the abunance at several hot spots was way down.  I had to fight to get several of the standards for spring migration.  I did not see a Bay breasted and I still don't have Cerulean Warbler yet either.  Errrrr!  I did add two to my life list lately though (Lawrence's Warbler and a Spruce Grouse.) 

Without further fanfare here are a few photos for your enjoyment.




Chestnut-sided Warbler
Newport, RI


Indigo Bunting
Newport, RI


Warbling Vireo
Providence, RI


White-eyed Vireo
Providence, RI


Northern Parula
Newport, RI



Blue-headed Vireo
Newport, RI


Scarlett Tanager
Newport, RI


Prarire Warbler
Halifax, MA


Canada Warbler
Providence, RI


Blue-winged warbler
Charlestown, RI


Lawrence's Warbler
Charlestown, RI


Eastern Phoebe
Providence, RI


Eastern Towhee
Charlestown, RI


Yellow Warbler
Cambridge, MA


Spruce Grouse
Ferdinand, VT