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I spotted just over 100 species of birds during a week-long birding extravaganza last month. That number is probably a little higher, but there were a few birds I was unable to identify. Even after more than 30 years of birding, there is still plenty to learn which is why I love the hobby so much.
My yard was quieter this year. Some warblers did eventually arrive, but by then the tree canopy had leafed out and it was much easier to identify the birds by ear than try to find them.
I only had a couple of orioles eating grape jelly at the feeders, and I didn’t see any male Scarlet Tanagers during this migration season.
Thankfully an Indigo Bunting dropped by for an afternoon which is always a thrill. That blue color is just stunning:
