Monthly Archives: April 2021

Once again it was a good, but cold and windy morning at the Bashakill. Unfortunately, this was one of those mornings I couldn’t get photos to save my life. That said, there were a few more new arrivals, and one … Continue reading →

I spent the morning birding the Bashakill again today. I returned late in the afternoon and still had lots of birds. The Horseshoe Parking Area and Trail and the Nature Trail were the most active and many species were seen. … Continue reading →

As hoped, the wind change to the southwest for the first night in some time brought an influx of backed up birds to our area! This morning many of us birded the Bashakill with some rewarding results. The Horseshoe Parking … Continue reading →

There was some increase in migration activity again last night resulting in a few more new arrivals. Birders flocking to see the ongoing WHITE-EYED VIREO had lots of things to see this morning, though warblers were few. I met Bruce … Continue reading →

The White-eyed Vireo continues today at the Bashakill. I found it this morning singing in the Orchard off Haven Road. It was more easily heard than seen, but did show itself several times. The marsh birds were rather cooperative today … Continue reading →

Most of my morning today was dedicated to the Bashakill Area Association Annual Cleanup. That said, and thanks to a text from Patrick Dechon, I headed down early to have some nice looks at the White-eyed Vireo I found yesterday. … Continue reading →

I usually start my morning at the Bashakill at the Pine Boat Launch. This is the first access I reach upon my arrival and it is always a productive stop. This morning I bypassed that location because Lance Verderame had … Continue reading →

On Tuesday I was on Haven Road birding when I noticed that the pair of Eagles were flying around. The adult female landed on the nest, followed shortly by the adult male who had once again caught a large fish … Continue reading →

This afternoon while trying to relocate the Snow Goose I stopped by Haven Road for another look. I ran into Ellie Knieriemen and asked if she might have seen it. She said no, but that there is a tern of … Continue reading →

Things continue to pick slowly at the Bashakill. The four species of warblers we’ve been seeing were increased to five yesterday when Scott Graber found a Black and White Warbler along South Road. Ruby-crowned Kinglets continue to increase and Blue-gray … Continue reading →