Hot Warbler Day
Today was pretty hot for warblers in the north end of the park. I arrived at Harlem Meer around 6:30 am as the sun was just peeking over the two towers at the east end of the park. My friend Karen Fung and I went over to Nutter's and saw Palms and Yellow-rumps in the trees. There were also Barn Swallows feeding over the Meer--I managed to get several shots of a pair resting on the rocks. The crowning achievement was my first Prairie Warbler of the year. I al so had some good looks at a Blue-headed Vireo.
The weather was suppose to be cloudy in the morning but it was nice and clear. Probably in the high 50's. I had to leave around 10 because I have a 1pm class on Mondays. I stopped by the Robin's nest at the Pool but it appears to be abandoned. She was incubating the eggs on Friday when I passed by but I guess the nest was too out in the open and she was scared off.
Sad news about the Red-tails. Marie Winn reports that the eggs didn't hatch this year. I don't know if this is the final word or if there is still hope.
Amazon is accepting preorders for my book on its Web site and Abrams hints that presales of the book and fold-out guide are strong. We'll see but it would be nice...
