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Posted by David S. on 22:28:21 04/17/12
This afternoon, after work, while sitting in the office, I noticed 2 Cape Mays, a Redstart, N. Parula, and a Black-throated Blue Warbler(s) drop in to drink/bathe in the birdbath, all in about 3 minutes of each other. That was a signal for me to get out & start birding my place. Right away, I saw 4 flocks of about 80 Cedar Waxwings flying overhead, most heading in a northerly direction. The warblers were moving in and attacking, "en masse" and displacing the waxwings, sending them and their high-pitched squeals further north. Further examination of the trees revealed a small "front" of warblers, including those listed, plus Blackpoll and Black & White Warblers. I had to toast the arrival of the "Black Warblers" with a few salutes of Blackstone's Pinot Noir, 2009. Salute to the Warblers! Other Birds included the following:
My Place, Miami-Dade, US-FL
Apr 17, 2012 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.3 mile(s)
Comments: Sunny, Partly cloudy, Temp. 85 deg. F., winds east, 15-20 mph.
18 species
Cattle Egret 1
White-winged Dove 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Great Crested Flycatcher 1
Blue Jay 3
Gray Catbird 4
European Starling 3
Cedar Waxwing 82 4 separate flocks few over, most heading north. Heard more than posted.
Black-and-white Warbler 1
American Redstart 4
Cape May Warbler 2
Northern Parula 2
Blackpoll Warbler 3
Black-throated Blue Warbler 1
Northern Cardinal 3
Indigo Bunting 8
Painted Bunting 7
Common Grackle 2
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