Fourteen members met this beautiful morning to explore McCormick Farm in Raphine, Va. Thirty-eight species were recorded. A sighting of an immature Black-crowned Night Heron, along with a singing Orchard Oriole, a nesting Warbling Vireo in a Tulip Poplar Tree, and a pair of Red-bellied Woodpeckers at the nesting hole carrying food for their young was quite thrilling, along with many Cedar Waxwings and Goldfinches. Other birds included Eastern Wood-Pewee, Eastern Kingbird, Cliff Swallow, Red-tailed Hawk, and Orchard Oriole. Many thanks to all the participants. Your kind presence is most endearing to me. Have a great summer. Hope to see you all in August for the start of the migration. Hugs –Jo King
Augusta Bird Club
Connecting people with birds since 1966
