The winds were cold and the birds were practically nonexistent as we made our way slowly down the South Hill Rec Way Trail…Despite the environmental conditions, we were rewarded with great views of a Northern Waterthrush, and were serenaded by an elusive Blue-winged Warbler…

Our last field trip will be tomorrow morning, with a return to the Lab of Ornithology and Sapsucker Woods. Dress for the cold, and be prepared to see birds!

Location: South Hill Recreation Way
Observation date: 4/29/08
Number of species: 20

Red-bellied Woodpecker 2
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 5
Tufted Titmouse 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1
American Robin 3
Blue-winged Warbler 1

Northern Waterthrush 1
Eastern Towhee 1
Song Sparrow 4
White-throated Sparrow 5
Dark-eyed Junco 2
Northern Cardinal 1
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
House Finch 5
American Goldfinch 3