April 26, 2008

Loggerhead shrikes are back at HCHS campus; have nested here for at least 4 years. They patrol the west parking lot, perching atop the tall lights.

April 23

hermit thrush at back fence this evening; rusty chest bars, eye ring, cream stomach

April 19, 2008

Today's first species of the year:

• painted bunting
• orchard oriole
• common grackle
  

Also seen today, and this month:

• cedar waxwings
• blue jays
• mockingbirds
• chimney swifts
• yellow breasted chat
• starlings
• northern cardinal
• downy woodpecker
• white-wing doves

Heard today, but not seen: red-bellied woodpecker, mourning doves, purple martins