Hamlin Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Noticed this area the other day and was able to go spend a couple of hours birding it this morning. The area was covered with Red-winged Blackbirds. Not five minutes after I arrived 2 flew in with another bird. I was able to locate the oddball and it was a Least Bittern! I was able to watch for a few minutes before it descended into the grass beyond sight. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate it with my camera.



Walked back from the observation platform on a short trail and saw these two.





Yellow Warblers were in abundance.



This one was back-lit, but I was able to edit it enough to make him visible.



I need to bring my kayak back here.



A few damsel and dragonflies were about.



Finally, an Eastern Kingbird.

Spring is Here

Noticed an Eastern Wood-Peewee in the tree out back during dinner tonight. That led me outside after I cleaned up, to sit on the front porch and stroll about the yard. Several firsts for the year, including Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Common Nighthawk and Chipping Sparrow.

The highlight of the evening was an Eastern Towhee that perched up on a tree nearby and sang and sang.