August 1st, 2005. Cinder Road, UMass, MA.
| Willow Flycatcher Empidonax traillii and
Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheuticus ludovicianus
| I enjoyed a lively hour in the evening on the Cinder Road just north of the
Mullins Center, UMass. Several species were feeding young including Warbling Vireo and Willow Flycatcher. Yellow Warblers, Cedar Waxwings and American Goldfinches were plentiful.
Highlights included;
Red-tailed Hawk - 2
Belted Kingfisher -1
Yellow Warbler - 12
American Redstart - 1
Warbling Vireo - 3
Red-eyed Vireo - 1
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 4
Willow Flycatcher - 1 adult feeding recently fledged juvenile.
Northern House Wren - 3
Chimney Swift - 6
Tree Swallow - 15
Cedar Waxwing - 12
Rose-breasted Grosbeak - 3, including a nice male.
American Goldfinch - 40+.
| Taken using Canon Powershot A-95 through Swarovski HD telescope.
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