Been suggested to me that I put out some directions to aid others in finding the ad. male Magnolia Warbler I just reported on ebird.
Here goes. It was associating with a very small, very active and very loose flock of Wilsons’ and Yellows; whole bunch moving west to east in the farthest trees. This would be as you stand by the parking area/toilet facility up there on Kuna-Mora Rd. looking straight out or roughly NE. I came across it about a 1/4 the distance along in those far trees from the west end and followed it eastward until it disappeared in the heavy willows on the east end.
He was magnificent looking, just in the primest of prime condition. Got his id right off, then, as you can see in my ebird notes, I noted that he could be almost called a yellow-bellied YRWA. Some color patterns so similar in some way between this bird and parts of both Myrtle and Audubon YRWA’s.
I don’t know if either Black’s Ck. I-84 off ramps are open yet, re-construction of the overpass bridges been going on this past two or more months. So I came down Kuna-Mora from the west from Pleasant Valley.
Was hoping our snow yest & rain last night would give some migrants pause. And wasn’t disappointed. Finally, located a male W Tanager at the top of one of our yard cottonwoods.
The Evening Grosbeaks returned in good numbers this AM, as well. Counted a high of 15. Black-headed Grosbeaks are numbering 17+, with 5 male & 2 female Lazuli Buntings coming to the feeders at once. Yellow Warblers are numerous in the woods.
Starting off hiway 16 going east to hiway 55 swainson hawk- yell.warb – chat-laz bunt- bull oriole- w.tanager-w.king finally photo black hd.grosbeak-lark sparr. Heard gray cat bird after summit look left saw odd looking rock soon started to move then head raised to reveal 4 wild turkeys then foy mtn.blue bird
Has anyone gone to Sandy Point today? I lost service there last night, so I didn’t see everyone’s emails until too late – including the more specific directions. By the time I had driven all around (at least now I know where Foote Park
is!) and then went back to the gate and walked in, and wandered all around by the fountain area, the lighting was bad and it started raining again. I couldn’t find the bird. I finally figured out the area that was most likely (confirmed later by the email
I found), but the rain was making it impossible, so I left. That was a long drive for a frustrating experience! Thanks to everyone who tried to help guide me. Now I’m wondering – with the night rain – if the bird stuck around or not. Please post if you
find it, thanks! Jonathan, Horseshoe Bend
I just downloaded my photos onto my computer and rather than a female Black-throated Gray Warbler, I believe I saw a male Blackpoll Warbler at Sandy Point this morning. I am sending my photos to Jay for confirmation.
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