Windy conditions thanks to Hurricane Lee and the whirring of a nearby helicopter checking the power lines made listening for birds a bit tricky for September’s walk around West Rutland Marsh. Nevertheless 13 observers tallied 28 species.
Warblers were in short supply, but a Magnolia Warbler was spotted just prior to 8 a.m. near the Marble Street boardwalk.
A high number of Cedar Waxwings was noted and the Gray Catbirds are still fairly easy to spot and hear.
The two raptor species were a Cooper’s Hawk and a Merlin.
Another highlight was two Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, a species that will be long gone by our October walk.
A complete list of what we saw can be found here: https://ebird.org/tripreport/158166
Our next walk is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 8 a.m.
