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Field Reports ended in 2004, but please review our archive to find approximate times for bird sightings.
| 6-04-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
It was a beautiful morning at the point and the birds were very active. Eastern Wood-Pewees were calling along with Great -crested, Willow and Alder Flycatchers. A pair of Gadwall and a single Blue-winged Teal were observed near point 1. Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, Black-throated Green Warblers, and American Redstarts were the only warblers present today. Marsh Wrens were very active near the pond this morning. Also detected in the marsh were Sedge Wrens, Soras, Virginia Rails, and Swamp Sparrows. Warbling and Red-eyed Vireos were abundant along with Cedar Waxwings. Multiple Wood Thrushes could be heard singing. House Wrens, Northern Cardinals, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Orioles, Song Sparrows and Eastern Kingbirds were also seen today. The day finished with some excitement, and a rare sighting for the point: a single male Yellow-headed Blackbird. This bird was seen in a Willow Tree on the beach. It has been several years since this species has been detected at the point. |
| 5-26-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
We surveyed five different points today and had a good variety of species and a lot of activity. Swallows seen today included Barn, Northern Rough-winged, Tree, Cliff, and Purple Martin. The Cedar Waxwings were active in large flocks near the point. Virginia Rails, Soras, Marsh Wrens and Swamp Sparrows were heard in the lagoon. Several flycatcher species were seen today, including Least Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, Eastern Wood Pewee, Eastern Kingbird, and Great-crested Flycatcher. Warblers included Northern Waterthrush, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, and Bay-breasted Warbler. Other species today included Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Swainson’s Thrush, Wood Thrush, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Gray Catbird, Red-tailed hawk, Turkey Vulture, Caspian Tern and Eastern Towhee. |
| 5-24-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
Today was cool and overcast, but the birds were still quite active. We recorded the first Black-billed Cuckoo of the season for the point. Other fists for the year included Alder Flycatcher and Philadelphia Vireo. Fourteen warbler species were recorded including a Connecticut Warbler. An Osprey was also observed from the beach. |
| 5-19-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
It was a beautiful day at the point with a total of 56 species. Notable firsts of the year included multiple Sedge Wrens singing at the edge of the marsh, a Mourning Warbler, Willow Flycatcher, and Green Heron. The Red-headed Woodpecker was seen again today and seems to be hanging around. Multiple Virginia Rails were heard in the marsh as well. Caspian, Common and Forster's Terns were all seen today, along with several species of ducks including Mallards, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon and an American Black Duck. |
| 5-12-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
Today was an amazing day at the point. We had a total of 85 species this morning, with 22 different species of warblers. This will not be an exhaustive list, but will provide a sampling of today's sightings. Some of the warblers seen today were Orange-crowned, Bay-breasted, Blackpoll, Black-throated Green, Black-throated Blue, Blue-winged, Golden-winged and many Wilson's. Perhaps the greatest excitement of the day came when we saw a Yellow-breasted Chat. Vireos included Yellow-throated, Blue-headed, Warbling and Red-eyed. Thrushes included Wood, Veery, Swainson's, Grey-cheeked and American Robin. There were numerous Scarlet Tanagers, Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. We also had a Red-headed Woodpecker. In the marsh, we had Soras calling, and we saw a Virginia Rail. There were many White-crowned Sparrows, and even a few Lincoln's Sparrows. Least Flycatchers were also present. |
| 5-10-04 Andy Cassini |
There was good bird activity at the point today. Highlights included the first Bay-breasted Warbler, Magnolia Warbler and Black-throated Blue Warbler of the season at Point Sauble. Another first for the season was a White-crowned Sparrow. Other species seen today were Yellow-throated Vireo, Blue-headed Vireo, and Great-crested Flycatcher. Other warbler species included Yellow Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Northern Parula, Northern Waterthrush, Golden-winged Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, American Redstart, Black-throated Green Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Nashville Warbler and Ovenbird. Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks were abundant. On the lake, Common Tern, Caspian Tern and Forster's Tern were all present. |
| 5-7-04 Andy Cassini |
I went back to check the point this morning to compare
the level of activity to yesterday. Many of the species from yesterday
were still present today, but there were fewer species of warblers.
Baltimore Orioles were very active this morning. The only new addition
today was the first Eastern Towhee
of the season. |
| 5-6-04 Andy Cassini |
Today was an amazing day at Point Sauble. A large wave of migrants showed up over night and it provided an incredible diversity of species. Dr. Howe’s ornithology class was out in the morning near the base. Despite some rain, it was an impressive day birding. We did not keep an exhaustive list, but here are some of the highlights: Chimney Swift, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Eastern Kingbird, Blue-headed Vireo, House Wren, Veery, Gray Catbird, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Baltimore Oriole. Warblers included Northern Parula, Blue-winged Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Palm Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Ovenbird, and Northern Waterthrush. Inspired by the birds earlier in the day, I went back out to Point Sauble again in the afternoon. In the wooded area near the base of Point Sauble, there was a Red-headed Woodpecker. In the same area I also spotted a Yellow-throated Vireo and a Golden-winged Warbler. I then headed out to the point, where I had a number of other species, including Spotted Sandpipers, Solitary Sandpipers, Soras and a Great-crested Flycatcher. I also saw Scarlet Tanagers (male and female) and a male Indigo Bunting. Other species of warblers at the point this afternoon included American Redstarts, a Tennessee Warbler and a Wilson's Warbler. |
| 4-30-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
In spite of the steady rain and cool temperatures, many migrants were active at Point Sauble this afternoon. There were many American Robins present and we recorded the first Blue-gray Gnatcatchers of the year for the point. Another first for the year was an Orange-crowned Warbler that was mixed in with the numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers. Several Northern Waterthrushes were heard from the flooded woods around point ten. A flock of Rusty Blackbirds were observed in this same area along with a Brown Creeper. |
| 4-23-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
We had a great day at the point with 45 species observed. Many species of woodpeckers were seen today, including Red-bellied, Downy, Hairy, Northern Flicker and the first Pileated Woodpecker of the season. Other forest species include Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Brown Creeper (many), Blue Jay, and Yellow-rumped Warbler. We also had the first White-throated Sparrow sighting at the point this year. Belted Kingfishers could be seen near the bridge. Waterfowl included American Black Duck, Blue-winged and Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Mallards, Common Mergansers, Lesser and Greater Scaup. American White Pelicans could be seen near the point. We capped off our day with a good look at the first Forster's Tern of the season. |
| 4-16-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
Several species of swallows can now be seen at the Point, including Tree Swallows, and the recently arrived Northern Rough-winged Swallow (first of the year seen today.) Another first for the point today was an Eastern Phoebe. Yesterday, we had the first Common Tern of the season. Today, the Hermit Thrushes were present in large numbers. Both Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets were seen today. Brown Creepers, Northern Flickers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Downy Woodpecker, Belted Kingfisher, and American Crows were also present. Turning our attention to the bay, we saw American White Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Common Merganser, Scaup, American Wigeon, and Sandhill Cranes. We also saw Wild Turkeys scurrying into the brush. A couple of Cooper's Hawks passing over head completed the day. |
| 4-13-04 Andrew Cassini |
The first Great Egret of the season was seen flying over the point today, as a single American White Pelican floated in the shallows near shore. A few Bufflehead, Common Mergansers and American Black Ducks could be seen among the much larger numbers of scaup further out in the bay. Raptors today included a Red-tailed Hawk that was hanging out near the bridge, as well as a male Northern Harrier also in the same area. This is probably the same bird as the one seen a few days ago, but there has been no female spotted yet. Dark-eyed Juncos are still around, but no American Tree Sparrows were seen today. Both Fox Sparrows and Song Sparrows were also seen. Tree Swallow numbers as well as Northern Flicker numbers seem to be on the rise at the point. A female Wild Turkey was seen at the edge of the marsh |
|
4-12-04 |
I took a quick trip out to the point today, and was rewarded with a good view of three Tundra Swans in the water near Point 1. A few other species observed today were Scaup, Common Goldeneye and Double-crested Cormorants. In the wet forested area near the road, some highlights included Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Brown Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets and Rusty Blackbirds. |
| 4/9/04 Nick Walton |
It was fairly quite at the point today with only twenty-four species
recorded. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers
were common and there seemed to be an unusually high number of Black-capped
Chickadees. Song Sparrows have almost completely replaced American
Tree Sparrow as the most abundant sparrow on the point. Northern
Flicker, Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay and Brown Creeper were
also observed. |
4-8-04 Andrew Cassini |
There was a great deal of bird activity today out at Point Sauble. Good numbers of Fox Sparrows and American Robins were very active. A female Purple Finch was also seen near the wooded site number 10. The first American White Pelicans of the year were seen loafing at the point. Other firsts of the year at the point included Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Northern Flickers and a Great Blue Heron. A male Northern Harrier was seen coarsing over the marsh (this was also a first for the point this year). Today also produced some excitement, with the first Yellow-rumped Warbler of the season. Several of the other species seen today included Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged teal, Northern Shoveler, American Black Duck, Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle. |
| 4-02-04 Andy Cassini Nick Walton |
It was our best day at the point so far this year, with a total of 53 species. First sightings of the year at the point included Turkey Vulture, Hermit Thrush, Horned Grebe, Tree Swallow, Ruby-crowned Kinglet and Eastern Meadowlark (visual confirmation). For the first time this season, we saw larger numbers of Double-crested Cormorants. Waterfowl included Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Canvasback, and Redheads among others. A single Glaucous Gull was seen preening out on the ice. Other species seen today included Brown Creeper, Fox Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird, and Golden-crowned Kinglet. |
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3-26-04 |
A thick fog limited the view somewhat today, but we still had a good number of ducks; species included Mallards, Greater and Lesser Scaup, Redhead, American Black Duck, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Hooded Merganser, Gadwall and Ring-necked Duck. Northern Shovelers, Blue-winged Teal, American Wigeon and Wood Ducks were all seen for the first time this year. Other firsts for the year included Pied-billed Grebe, Fox Sparrow, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Rusty Blackbirds and Killdeer. Song Sparrows were present in good numbers today, along with large numbers of Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds. A single Blue Jay was observed; though this may not seem noteworthy, there have been few sightings in recent months. |
| 3-25-04 Andy Cassini |
The ice is disappearing near Point Sauble and there are good numbers of ducks further out in the bay. The highlight today was a single Ross' Goose mixed in with a large number of Canada Geese. On shore, a number of Common Redpolls were bathing in and drinking from a small water runoff and preening in nearby trees. |
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