Friday, November 09, 2012

Black-throated Green, Rusty, et al - Heinz NWR today

Today was a beautiful, crisp Fall day at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum in Philadelphia.

It began with a Black-throated Green Warbler, a bird which should be in Belize by now - and if it does not get a move on soon will become a genetic cul-de-sac. Nevertheless, a feast for the eyes, and a cooperative poser for the cameras of several birders.

Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
 Photographic highlights included the elusive elf of the tree trunk - Brown Creeper.

Brown Creeper
Brown Creeper
Waterfowl are still abundant on the impoundment, including the Ruddy Duck ...

Ruddy Duck
 At home in the southeastern corner of Vermont, the Rusty Blackbird has been a hit or miss bird from year to year. But at Heinz NWR has been likely tick on my year list in the Fall and Spring, as it was today ...

Rusty Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
Good Birding!!

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