Great day birding. Began at the eastern border of the Great Dismal Swamp in North Carolina. Spotted several great birds today including one the rarest birds in the area! The unassuming Swainson's Warbler. Thanks to the IBird app we were able to call this pale olive, small, elusive warbler to visit 3 times for a few snap shots. We were all very excited and fortunate to view this bird. What a treat! Downy Woodpecker also paid a visit. Continued more birding from the back yard and had several encounters with a couple of Eastern Towhee's ("drink your tea" song), a pair of Carolina chickadees, and a Great Crested Flycatcher! Also had visits by some regulars such as the Red Bellied Woodpecker, Tufted Titmouse and female Northern Cardinal. Stellar day!
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| welcome to Great Dismal Swamp visitor center! |
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| today's Birders |
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| calling the Swainson's Warbler |
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| swainson's warbler |
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| downy woodpecker |
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| backyard nest check |
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| backyard love birds |
lovely post and great birding! Makes me almost want to start birding with ya'll! I've been seeing some RED cardinals lately- YESS!!! HOW COOL IS THAT!? anyways, fabulous picture of the blue eggs :)
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