Howdee all,
Its that time of year…the birds are starting their migration north.
While on Padre Island we had a day of strong north winds…
Which would make it difficult for migrating birds to continue their northward journey…they tire and land when they can..
Padre Island is one of the first places for the birds to land..or fall out.
There are two places that the birders go to look for a fall out.
Sheepshead road…
There are two lots across the street from each other..
A bird retreat…nice patch of green with a few water drip areas,
Hummingbird feeders, and oranges set out occasionally.The other area is at the Convention center..
Birds started showing up soon after the strong north winds
Orchard Oriole
Female Orchard OrioleIndigo Buntings American RedstartBlack-throated green warbler Northern ParulaSummer tanagerPainted Bunting Tennessee warbler..looking a bit green..must be the lighting..Hooded warbler Check out this cute Hooded warbler..unconcerned about our presence..
Some of these birds were exhausted when they came in …this Prothonatary warbler..was very hungry and didn't mind that we were on the sidewalk with it..
Its primary concern was fuel…Prothonatary warbler Black and white warbler
While out birding sheepshead road.. we heard about a very rare bird being seen at the Convention Center
So we and other birders dashed off to the convention centerWhere we were were lucky to see this
Black-vented Oriole..see the vent?A very rare visitor.. This was one of a hand full of times it has been seen in the USA.
We were at the right place at the right time …
We were thrilled, as were many other birders who were able be there during the four or so hour time frame it was seen… Thanks to Scarlet Colley (Dolphinwhisper on facebook) for discovering the bird and alerting other birders. Thanks to Huck Hutchins for letting Jeff and I know of the sighting as we were birding Sheepshead road.
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Birds of the fallout
Indigo bunting,Brown-headed cowbird,Louisiana water thrush
Blue-winged warbler,Northern parula,Orchard oriole,White-eyed vireo
Ruby- throated hummingbird,Green heron,Worm eating warbler
Yellow-throated vireo,Great-crested flycatcher,Blue grosbeak
Wilsons warbler,Swainsons thrush,Wood thrush,Nashville warbler
Hooded warbler,Prothonotary warbler,Black and white warbler
Yellow-bellied sapsucker,Tennessee warbler,Baltimore oriole
Scarlet tanager,Summer tanager,Painted bunting,American redstart
Kentucky warbler,Black-throated green warbler,Common yellowthroat
Orange - crowned warbler,Yellow-rumped warbler,Inca dove
And!!!!!
Black-vented oriole
Thanks for sharing those fantastic sightings and photos!
ReplyDelete- Insane with jealousy in Idaho
I am dreaming of experiencing a fallout one of these days. Maybe next year. I have to clear my calendar!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Dawn and congrats on the Black-vented Oriole.
Wow, lot's of fantastic birds..and so colorful!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky, lucky girl! Extra lucky to have gotten shots of all those wiggly warblers--and a look at that Black-vented Oriole. Very cool stuff!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post with photos and video! I would love to trade places with you. Here in VT not much is happening yet. Because of the unseasonably warm spring migrating ducks took no time for a stopover in our region. We did see a Eurasian Common Teal however and I was able to get some pics.
ReplyDeleteHow Lucky! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteAnd look at how colourful they all are!
That's amazing to me, since we rather have the desert colours in everything here ;)
Oh my goodness! Amazing birding.
ReplyDeleteBlack-vented Oriole is gorgeous.
Wow, great photographs. I know the area you are in. Texas and birds do go together nicely.
Glad to know the Orioles are on the way. I have thier grape jelly and orange slices out.
I think I will go back and "drool" over all your photographs of the warblers....
Sherry
fantastic photos of some great birds Dawn, love the parula and painted bunting
ReplyDeletedan
Oh, I'm just drooling over those bird shots. I would probably have cracked up completely if I could have photographed all of those fantastic colors! I also loved the "birders' butts" shots. Those are a classic, arent they?
ReplyDeleteWOW, you are finding some really nice birds Dawn! Awesome photos too!
ReplyDeleteDo you have any idea when you will be back in the northeast US?
Idaho Birder
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed all these very cool birds..
Gunnar Engblom
Thanks Gunnar..hope u can clear your calendar to come and bird the fallouts..
beachgrl
Thanks sicksta!!
Felicia
hee hee..u r right..those warbler are wiggly for sure..I was lucky to get a few shots!
Hilke Breder
Wow ..you saw a Eurasian common teal! very cool! sending some warm air your way..
NicoleB, Egypt
oh i had no idea your birds were mostly desert colored..for some reason I expecte there to be exotic colored birds there.
Q
good thing u are ready for the Orioles..they are headed your way real soon!!
forestal
i love those colorful birds too!!
Robin Robinson
hee hee.. i am picturing you all cracked up photographing the birds..thanks for the nice comment.
MaineBirder
thanks John..we will be in New England in June..and stay thru the fall.
Wow! What color! Love your Parula especially.
ReplyDeleteYou really got the wonderful colorful birds! How fun!! Congratulations on the Lifer! I especially liked the N. Parula.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Such bright colors on those birds!
ReplyDeleteAnd is it just me, or does that Hooded Oriole look like an especially flamboyant executioner?
Ditto to insanely jealous. WOW! Another bunch of beauties in this group. You go! Great photos of those warblers. Especially congrats on the oriole.
ReplyDeleteWow - you were there at the right time - what a variety - now tell them to get amove on north!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having great luck getting some great shots of some really pretty birds. Great photographs of birds and landscapes.
ReplyDeleteHappy for you and jealous! Jealous! Jealous!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethanks everyone for the great Comments..You guys rock! Hope to be back on a regular blog reading basis in a month after touring Texas
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