The Spring Migration is under way, big time in my area. Most always we see the same birds, but the last couple of weeks, we have been at the right place at the right time for 'new' species.
My count of birds has climbed up to 214!!
American Birding Association, ...the Texas site of ABA, always has the most recent posts on the areas of the state with locations of birds' sightings. With their reportings, Bud and I found two migrants [one of which isn't supposed to be in Texas at all. No area in any of my guide books shows Texas as a breeding/migration path/resident where I call home.]...PLUS one that wasn't even mentioned...
First, a bird that is uncommon to rare in Texas. In fact the guide maps show the state of Texas "blank" on resident and migration paths of this one...
CAPE MAY WARBLER
photos taken: Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Cape May Warbler
The following bird is a Vireo. A Warbling Vireo. It's very plain in color and markings; a bit difficult to spot while it flits from branch to branch, tree to tree.
WARBLING VIREO
photo taken: Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Warbling Vireo
This last of the "new" group I am sharing is one that I've tried to spot several times before over the years at different areas along the coastal bend birding trails. Finally, this Spring, I spotted it and had my camera turned ON! lol The ever elusive, beautiful blue bird!! A Cerulean Warbler. And luck was on my side this day...a MALE all decked out in bright colors!!
CERULEAN WARBLER
photos taken: Paradise Pond - Port Aransas, Texas
habitat range: Cerulean Warbler
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I've never seen a cerulean warbler before. What a beauty!
ReplyDeletewow! really special sightings, anni! congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI just read an article about wayward birds. The cerulean is so vivid.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful birds !! And these shots are gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteAnni, I wish you a happy weekend !
Congrats on your new sightings, Anni! I love the Cerulean Warbler and the Cape May and Warbling Vireo are beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting too, happy weekend!
DeleteAnni, thank for linking up and sharing your post with my critter party too.
ReplyDeleteTruly a beautiful bird is this CAPE MAY WARBLER. I read that it is also quite rare with you. What a beautiful yellow color has this bird. Fantastic to see. Also your other birds are amazing beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Greetings, Helma
Hi Anni - Fabulous post! Just LOVE that Cerulean Warbler. What a beautiful blue color he is!!
ReplyDeleteSome stunning birds there and great pictures.
ReplyDeleteSuper find Anni. The Cerulean Warbler must be one of the most exciting birds of the North American spring. Finding a Cape May is pretty good birding too! What else is going missing in Texas?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the get together Anni.
Super find Anni. The Cerulean Warbler must be one of the most exciting birds of the North American spring. Finding a Cape May is pretty good birding too! What else is going missing in Texas?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the get together Anni.
Beautiful captures, Anni. I love the Cerulean Warbler. What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteAlways good togetanew sighting and great shots.
ReplyDeleteWow, the Cerulean Warbler is awesome, I have never seen any bird like it!! All the warblers are confusing and hard for me to identify. The Cape May is so pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. Way to go on the lifers.
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures among trees!
ReplyDeleteyour images are so lovely, not easy stuff to photograph with so much foliage, but those leaves make the images look so beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeletea great collection and some wonderful sightings!!!!
Wow! Such impressive rare sightings! Just love each with their different shape and colors and markings...different I mean from each other. That cerulean warbler is especially wonderful! I know you are happy to make these rare for Texas sightings and to get such great photos, Anni!
ReplyDeleteAnni, great trio. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Anni! Not only to spot these, but to be able to photograph them as well - just super!
ReplyDeletewell, congratulations for three beautiful birds in your collection. It is always fun with new ones, especially this kind. :)
ReplyDeleteYour birds are so lovely, I especially like the Cerulean Warbler, l love blue birds and this one has such delightful patterns and colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely set of warblers...I don't think I've ever seen any of them before!
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So glad you had your camera on! You got some great shots.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the blue bird. It has beautiful markings and reminds me of the old Blue Willow Plate colors.
-Lisa
Nice shots of the Cape May Warbler-- a great find indeed. I hope to see some here in Illinois. Your Warbling Vireo's bill looks very long, but its plumage certainly seems way too pale to be a Red-eyed.
ReplyDeleteI miss Port A ... It is the most wonderful place for birds EVER! Especially in April. I remember all these places so much and most of the birds, but your pics are so much better than any I could ever get, so I'll live with my memories and your beautiful posts. Thank you so much for posting.
ReplyDeleteWow so exciting to add some new birds to your list AND get photos! Love the variety you capture!
ReplyDeleteAnni, thank you for your help with the Ibis ID on my post. I wanted to email you with some questions and comments and not clutter up your comments here, but you didn't leave me an emai. If you're comfortable doing so, could you send me an email I can respond to? Mine is sallie at fullTime-life dot com.
ReplyDeleteCape May and Cerulean?! Holy heavens, you hit the jackpot! Your shots are amazing, Anni. Just wonderful. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBeyond lovely. Love you my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat warbler is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovley ,Nette
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