Bird Bits

Yesterday was high quality (for 2011 standards).  Red-eyed Vireo, Tennessee Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Western Palm Warbler, Least Flycatcher, Clay-colored Sparrow, and Purple Finch all come to mind.  The weather seemed to be holding, so I decided to spend the night up at the lighthouse.  This turned out to be a poor idea.  I awoke to thick, oppressive fog from hell. And no birds.  Still, Mark D just found something quite nice which I will reveal in tomorrow's edition of TPAD.

Least Flycatcher

Cedar Waxwing

While The Hobo Fire Was Burning

Lots of rain yesterday.  Very few birds.  Our Blackburnian Warbler is still hanging about, and I saw a Green-winged Teal.  Later, Matt and I tried out the new incinerator and burned our compost.  During this chore, we found one of the Island's endemic salamanders.  First of the fall. 

Yesterday's Empid.  Nobody  knows what it is.  Willow?  Least?  If you're interested, lemme know.  I'll send you some more ID able photos.

Arboreal Salamander