Date: 5/19/26 4:55 pm From: <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> Subject: Re: Worms in the Willows
Joan thanks for your note. Also remember that the development of the tent caterpillars in the Spring is in synchrony with the arrival and nesting of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo which has the bill development to get into the tents. I have both birds and worms here annually in my yard. People need to remember not to treat the tents and caterpillars because that is bird food and the converted leaf to droppings fertilize the tree.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs
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From: The Birds of Arkansas Discussion List <ARBIRD-L...> on behalf of Carol Joan Patterson <0000003a0ccbe138-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3:57 PM
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Subject: Re: Worms in the Willows
At Charlie Craig, several birders have seen some interesting birds at a spot with various trees including several willows. Among these were Blackpoll and Yellow Warblers, American Redstart, Common Yellowthroat, House and Carolina Wrens. We don't typically see this many birds at this spot. Perhaps worms are hatching here too.
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On Thu, May 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM, Patty McLean
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If you find yourself wondering what to do over the next few days, consider going to a spot with lots of Willow Trees. The worms are apparently hatching and the birds are catching.
We spent the morning along Mingo Creek Rd (White Cnty). It has been a hopping place for warblers, vireos and flycatchers over the last 2 weeks with BLACKPOLLs being the attention getter for many birders...at least until today when numerous Wilson's Warblers were in the Willows.
This past weekend, several folks got their BLACKPOLL life/state or county bird. An awesome experience.
The Willows are along both sides of the road, which is somewhat untravelled (but dusty). The warblers, vireos and flycatchers have been dripping off the tree limbs...and many at eye level. Flycatchers, including both Willow and Alder, were vocalizing, which made ID a snap.
While nothing super unusual, several folks were seeing Blackburnians too. What a wonderful treat!!
