Birds and Flowers

I went on a bird walk today at Hills Creek State Park. A few of the migrants are beginning to arrive and some have moved on. Today's highlight (beside the great weather for a walk around the east end of the park) was the sighting of a Caspian Tern on the lake. We also saw our first House Wren of the year, a couple of Wood Ducks (including one that posed nicely while perched in the trees), a Pine Warbler, a Yellow-rumped Warbler and some White-throated Sparrows on their way to the far north.

Wood Duck in the woods

A former botany instructor and current photography club member was leading a wildflower walk elsewhere in the county today. I hope they saw something as colorful as the Purple Trilliums that are still blooming on the lake shore.

Purple Trillium