Black-throated Blue Warbler - New Salem, Franklin Co., MA. April 29th, 2010.Overnight frost didn't seem to deter the song of a few newly arrived migrants this morning. A singing House Wren greeted me as soon as I stepped out the door, and numerous Yellow-rumped Warblers could be heard on Redgate Lane and Hills Road, Amherst.
This handsome Black-throated Blue Warbler was singing just inside the Quabbin restricted area in New Salem. Certainly my first local bird of the year and, on reflection, I think my first April observation. I usually see the first arrivals around May 5th/6th.
JPS
3 comments:
Hi James,
Did you have it up past the swamp and going uphill? I had one there April 23 and 24. Quite early indeed.
Larry,
Yes, the place that you describe sounds very similar to my location. Likely the same I think. Your date equals the extreme earliest listed in Veit and Petersen, also April 23rd, way back in 1960. Nice record Larry!
BTW - Great images from AZ - really enjoyed the Rufous-capped Warbler shots and story.
JPS
I thought it would be the same spot. He was there again this morning. He certainly pushed the envelope to get on territory!
The Rufous capped was a great bird to finally catch up with.
Looks like you had some great stuff in Texas. Hope to catch up with you soon.
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