Kip’s Comments - June 12, 2024

Still Here!

A couple of weeks have passed since I last spotted a prothonotary warbler. When I hit the water in my canoe tonight I was pondering whether the birds were nesting and secretive or if they had maybe left the area. Finally, in an segment of timber where I have not seen them before, I had a couple second glance (with pictures) of a male. The prothonotary warblers are still here! - Sorry, the picture of the warbler was not good enough to post.

Other birds seen tonight were eastern bluebirds and a rough-winged swallow.

Eastern Bluebirds - Image 888886

Rough-winged Swallow - image 888917

Earlier today an extensive patch of hairy vetch caught my eye. The plant is so very pretty, but it is non-native.

Black and Gold Bumble Bee on Hairy Vetch - Image 888873

Hairy Vetch - Image 888836