Date: 5/5/26 2:25 pm From: Tim Stockwell via groups.io <t.stockwell...> Subject: [hmbirds] May 5th at Vischer Ferry
Hi all,
First post here -- thanks for letting me join!
I only started birding in April 2023, so I'm still learning the ropes for sure. But, I had a very successful outing at the Vischer Ferry Nature & Historic Preserve this morning. Last night was a High Migration night, and some early morning rain showers ended just in time for the beginning of my walk around 6:30 AM. My main goal was to find various different warblers to add to my Life List, so I camped out near the kayak launch area.
I was able to get eyes on the following warblers, which Merlin confirmed:
- Nashville Warbler- Chestnut-sided Warbler- Black-throated Blue Warbler- Cape May Warbler- Black-and-white Warbler
Merlin also picked up the following Warblers, but I wasn't able to get eyes on them:
- Northern Parula- Black-throated Green Warbler- Magnolia Warbler- Prairie Warbler
There were, of course, plenty of Northern Yellow Warblers out there as well.
On the way out, another birder tipped me off to an Orchard Oriole, which was the first time I had heard and seen one of those.
All-in-all, a great morning where I added four new Lifers (the Cape May Warbler, the Black-throated Blue Warbler, the Black-and-white Warbler, and the Orchard Oriole).
Full eBird Checklist here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S333025592 -Tim
