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Exploring Cumberland – May 10, 2023

Leaders: Mary Watkins, Shaun Bamford, Bernie Hodgdon and Barry Hershfeld

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Weather Conditions: Sunny, dry, cool.

Finally, the Barn Swallows are back under the bridge!

Maurice River Bridge – 7:30am

16 species

Species Count
Canada Goose 4
Mallard 2
Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) 3
Mourning Dove 1
Laughing Gull 6
Turkey Vulture 2
Osprey 3
Eastern Kingbird 1
Fish Crow 5
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 14
Carolina Wren 1
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 10
Brown-headed Cowbird 2

 

4644 James Moore Road: Commercial Township– 7:50am

Sun continues, birds mostly heard. But great looks at Baltimore Oriole, quick looks at Yellow-breasted Chat, young male Orchard Oriole, and Prairie Warbler.

39 species

Species Count
Canada Goose 6
Mallard 2
Wild Turkey 2
Mourning Dove 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Laughing Gull 5
Great Egret 3
Turkey Vulture 4
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
White-eyed Vireo 6
Red-eyed Vireo 3
American Crow 2
Fish Crow 6
Tufted Titmouse 3
Purple Martin 2
Tree Swallow 1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
Carolina Wren 3
Gray Catbird 2
Brown Thrasher 1
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 2
House Finch 1
American Goldfinch 3
Field Sparrow 3
Song Sparrow 1
Yellow-breasted Chat 1
Orchard Oriole 1
Baltimore Oriole 1
Red-winged Blackbird 2
Brown-headed Cowbird 6
Common Grackle 3
Ovenbird 4
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Northern Parula 1
Yellow Warbler 1
Prairie Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 3

 

Dividing Creek: Hansey Creek Rd.– 9:00am

Quieting down but still able to get good looks at Osprey, Eastern Kingbird, and Indigo Bunting.

44 species

Species Count
Canada Goose 2
Mallard 2
Mourning Dove 2
Clapper Rail 1
Least Sandpiper 2
Semipalmated Sandpiper 6
Willet 1
Laughing Gull 4
Forster’s Tern 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 8
Osprey 2
Peregrine Falcon 1
Great Crested Flycatcher 2
Eastern Kingbird 1
White-eyed Vireo 5
Red-eyed Vireo 4
Fish Crow 3
Tufted Titmouse 2
Purple Martin 4
Tree Swallow 1
Barn Swallow 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2
House Wren 4
Marsh Wren 1
Carolina Wren 5
Gray Catbird 1
Wood Thrush 1
American Robin 2
American Goldfinch 2
Chipping Sparrow 4
Orchard Oriole 1
Red-winged Blackbird 22
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
Common Grackle 2
Boat-tailed Grackle 1
Ovenbird 4
Prothonotary Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Parula 2
Yellow Warbler 2
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 2
Indigo Bunting 1

 

Railroad Ave: Ackley Rd.– 9:50am

Strong finish with both tanagers, chimney swifts, peregrine falcon and 2 calling ravens!

24 species

Species Count
Mourning Dove 3
Yellow-billed Cuckoo 1
Chimney Swift 8
Laughing Gull 6
Turkey Vulture 4
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Peregrine Falcon 1
Eastern Phoebe 2
White-eyed Vireo 1
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Fish Crow 4
Common Raven 2
Tree Swallow 4
Barn Swallow 9
Carolina Wren 2
American Robin 1
House Finch 1
Red-winged Blackbird 4
Brown-headed Cowbird 2
Common Grackle 2
Ovenbird 1
Summer Tanager 1
Scarlet Tanager 1
Northern Cardinal 2
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