McCormick Farm, Oct 15, 2025

This morning ten members of the Augusta Bird Club conducted a bird walk to McCormick Farm in Raphine, Va. Thirty seven species were recorded. Highlights included a Merlin and numerous Cedar Waxwings and Yellow-rumped Warblers. The croaking Raven welcomed us as we began our walk. Some other birds sighted include: Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Pileated Woodpecker, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. – Jo King