Tropical Audubon Society

South Florida’s Voice of Conservation

Approximately 25 enthusiastic birders- experts and novices alike- participated in the TAS walk at AD Barnes Park on Saturday. The weather was good, although the birding started slow. Near the south hammock we ran into a small group of birds feeding high in the vines that remained frustratingly difficult to see well, including singing American Redstart and Gray Catbird. Not so difficult were a pair of Blue-and-yellow Macaws which flew noisily through open sky, providing great looks for everyone. We also had great looks at a pair of obliging Cooper’s Hawks! Near the end of the trip, we hit another small group of warblers including a female Blackpoll Warbler, and a pair of Black-throated Blue Warblers. The walk concluded about 10:45, with 29 species tallied, including 8 warblers. Thanks to everyone for joining the walk!
Our morning’s list:
Cattle Egret 3
Green Heron 2
White Ibis 1
Black Vulture 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Osprey 1
Cooper's Hawk 2
Common Gallinule 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 7
Mourning Dove 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Blue-and-yellow Macaw 2
Blue Jay 5
Fish Crow 2
Purple Martin 1
Gray Catbird 3
Northern Mockingbird 9
European Starling 3
Ovenbird 1
Black-and-white Warbler 2
American Redstart 3
Cape May Warbler 1
Northern Parula 2
Blackpoll Warbler 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler 2
Prairie Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 3
Common Grackle 1
Boat-tailed Grackle 3