"… to be used for nature study and as a preserve for birds and other wildlife."- Carmen Hambleton Warner
Okay, on to birds! Lots of things have been moving through and so we’ve seen and heard several species one day, then they were gone the next. Some examples of this are the Black-throated Green Warbler, Black and White Warbler, and Palm Warbler. Some of the birds are “our” birds that nest here. Just this weekend we’ve identified two different Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher nests! Also back are the White-eyed Vireos, and Brown-headed Cowbirds. Lots of things keep appearing, and our facebook page is a great place for updates. If you haven’t seen it yet, there is a neat video of a Cape May Warbler at the feeders!
Alright, next up are the flowers. Now I have to let you know that I’ve been trying to get this post completed and up for over a week and a half! Consequently, some things, like the Serviceberry and Trout Lily have bloomed and finished already. I hope you were able to see them some place else. Here is the list of current new flowers in bloom, followed by a few pictures. Enjoy!
Large Flowered Bellwort
Large Flowered Trillium
Toadshade Trillium
Marsh Marigold
Pale Violet
Long-spur Violet
Braun’s Hybrid Violet
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Virginia Bluebells
Celendine Poppy
Wild Blue Phlox
Yellow Violet
Swamp Buttercup
Thyme-leaved Speedwell
Flowering Dogwood
Redbud
Crabapple sp.
Bishop’s Cap
Spring Beauty
Virginia Bluebells
Celendine Poppy