May 16, 2009
Migratory Bird Walk #1
For many people, the most enjoyable moments during bird walks are the unexpected sightings. This Friends group walk had many. Above, participants are looking at a flock of Bobolinks high in a tree. None of us had ever seen Bobolinks at Fresh Pond before.
We were fortunate to have with us Marge Alfano, who took excellent photos, some of which are shown below.
SPECIES LIST

Warbling Vireo on a nest.

Tree Swallow guarding a nesting cavity.

Male Baltimore Oriole glowing in the morning sunlight.

Bobolinks feeding high in the trees .

First-year male Orchard Oriole
Young birds such as this one look so different from adults, they often confuse inexperienced birders.