Posted by Brian Rapoza on November 27, 2002 at 12:23:05:
In Reply to: Baggs posted by Robin Diaz on November 27, 2002 at 11:37:25:
Hopefully, the Magnolia Warbler will also stay for the winter. Believe it or not, there are still no documented winter records for Magnolia Warbler anywhere in Florida!
: Most of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is closed due to filming 2 action flicks. The loose flock of birds (first seen November 11) at the southern end of interior trail, remains loyal to that location.
: This flock consists of: Great Crested Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireo, catbirds, House Wren, Common Yellowthroats, Yellow-rumped, Palm, Magnolia and Blackpoll Warblers. Hopefully, the Blackpoll will overwinter. It is easily seen and calls when coming into the area, then stays on the outside (midlevel) of vegetation. There is a very scruffy hummingbird in the same area, but I was unable to see details other than neat "vertical" lines on the throat. It is probably a young male Ruby-throated.
: Also of interest: Tree, ~5 Barn, ~3 Cave Swallows, bunting sp., Orange-crowned Warbler (near restrooms), Broad-winged, Sharp-shinned, Red-shouldered Hawks, and 3 American Goldfinches. I am curious where the goldfinches go after they see the expanse of water.
: It will be amazing if the birds stay in the park due to the noise and general commotion. In a 10-minute span, 4 different helicopters related to the filming were flying over the park.