Registrar: Miriam Rakowski
Participants: 33
Weather: Sunny, 44-56 F; winds SE 5-9 mph
Birds Species: 45
On our very first bird walk of the spring season, we could not have asked for better weather. The morning was a bit crisp, with bright sunshine. When we entered the park, we heard a chorus of song and saw a lot of bird activity. We could hear American Robins, White-throated Sparrows, House Sparrows, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers, all proudly announcing their presence. They were busy establishing their territory and wooing mates.
We noted Bloodroot in bloom on the Point. Several seasonal ornamental trees now in bloom include Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas); Korean Rhododendron (Rhododendron mucronulatum); and the pretty Taiwan Cherry aka Okame Cherry (Prunus campanulata).
The specialities of the day were the recent migrants: Pine Warbler, Eastern Phoebe, and Golden-crowned Kinglets. We also witnessed a shocking attack, a Cooper’s Hawk snatching a succulent Mourning Dove. However, the big surprise of the day was the very good views of our resident Coyote!
Species Lists
Birds
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Great Black-backed Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Cooper’s Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Barred Owl
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
American Kestrel
Eastern Phoebe
Blue Jay
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Golden-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
European Starling
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
White-throated Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Pine Warbler
Northern Cardinal
Mammals
Coyote
Racoon
