Quiet after Migration
Palm Warbler
I saw my first Palm Warbler of fall migration a few days ago. Though NexRad lit up like fireworks last night, Pheasant Branch was extremely quiet this morning. I noticed that other birders from southern Wisconsin reported similar findings. What migrated last night? Around 8:30 a.m., Dottie and I saw several southbound Killdeer flocks over the prairie. I wonder if they moved en masse last night? Well, something migrated! Alas, NexRad cannot reveal the species.
NexRad - 9/15/2008
© 2008 Mike McDowell
4 Comments:
Amazing Photo Mike.
Interesting. We experienced the same thing here in southern Michigan. I could hear thrushes and warblers passing overhead at dawn, but things on the ground were quiet.
Yeah, Julie. Given what I saw on NexRad last night, I expected it to be just gangbusters out there this morning. Not so much!
Mike
Unfortunately my diurnal birding has been limited, but listening for the flight-calls of the migrating birds has been interesting. Although I work on a project recording and identifying them I still have a tough time in real time - much easier when you can "see" the sound and replay it at your leisure!
I've started writing a bit about flight calls on my blog and will be writing more "tutorials" for specific species, including examples of the call at different speeds, hopefully they'll help open a new aspect of birding.
Last night we had a good thrush movement, mostly Swainson's with some Gray-cheeked, a few Rose-breasted Grosbeaks as well.
That said, I still cherish the moments I get out and see the birds, like your amazing photo!
-Mike
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