15 June 2024
Throughout spring warbler migration I attempt to see as many species as doable as they cross by way of Pennsylvania and Ohio. Sadly, I missed a few of my favorites this 12 months, most notably the Canada warbler (Cardellina canadensis), so Charity Kheshgi and I went to Laurel Mountain final Sunday to seek out them on their breeding grounds.
The air was stuffed with veery (Catharus fuscescens) songs once we arrived at Laurel Summit State Park.
We thought we’d have the ability to see not less than one of many two Canada warblers we heard singing alongside Spruce Bathroom Path, however not. Nonetheless, we received fortunate on the Picnic Path when the hen pictured above and beneath approached us making his warning name.
Right here’s an instance of what he seemed like:
There was plentiful shade within the forest, however that made the birds tougher to see. This ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) is properly lit however nonetheless at the hours of darkness.
We discovered different delights on the mountain. A tiger swallowtail butterfly sipped nectar from pitcher plant flowers at Spruce Bathroom.
Pennsylvania’s state flower, mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), was in bloom.
This trillium gone to seed confirmed effectively in dappled daylight.
We heard extra birds than we may see, finally tallying 24 species in our guidelines right here.
