Mud Lake in Ottawa’s west end has been a draw for many Birders and Photographers for as long as I can remember.
In May it seems to be a magnet for migrating warblers and for a few weeks gives us and opportunity to see up to 20 species of warbler.
This year with a late spring, early arrival of birds with the leaves still budding has been a great year for viewing.
On Saturday, May 17th the birds were on the move and everywhere along the ridge and surrounding trees.
In the past week here are some of the warblers possible in the area:
AMERICAN REDSTART
BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER
BAY-BREASTED WARBLER
BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER
BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER
BLACKPOLL WARBLER
BALTIMORE ORIOLE
BLACK-THROATED BLUE
BLACK-THROATED GREEN
BROWN THRASHER
CAPE MAY WARBLER
CEDAR WAXWING
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER
MAGNOLIA WARBLER
NORTHERN PARULA
PALM WARBLER
PINE WARBLER
PURPLE MARTIN
RED-EYED VIREO
SCARLET TANAGER
EASTERN SCREECH OWL
TENNESSEE WARBLER
WARBLING VIREO
YELLOW WARBLER
YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER
Eastern Kingbird
Four-Spotted Skimmer
Great Crested Flycatcher
I hope to add a few more species over the next few days but….Ciao for Now!
An impressive group of photos. Well done.