The last two days (03/31-04/01) have been absurdly warm and balmy. A strong southern airflow has brought widespread arrivals of
Northern Flickers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers,
Pine Warblers, Swamp Sparrows and
Chipping Sparrows to the greater Gill/Turner's Falls area.
Eastern Phoebes seem to be absolutely everywhere at this time, even deep inside wooded areas. Less usual was a singing
Hermit Thrush in woodland north of North Cross Road this morning and another
Osprey, this one taking a fish right in front of me at Barton Cove boat ramp. Overall, however, Barton Cove remains eerily quiet with just two
Ring-necked Ducks present today.
Osprey - Barton Cove, Gill, Franklin Co., MA. April 1st, 2016.
Northern Flicker - North Cross Road, Gill, Franklin Co., MA. March 29th, 2016.
Canada Goose - Ben Hale Road, Gill, Franklin Co., MA. March 29th, 2016.
Expanding their local breeding range to rural Gill. First nest that I've seen at this location.
Other birds of interest around Gill included a
Barred Owl on North Cross Road yesterday, plus two
Golden-crowned Kinglets and a lot of
Pileated Woodpeckers, very active and seemingly all over Gill at the moment.
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Lovely series of photos.
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