Magee boardwalk birds 5-6

Hello friends,

I had a good time leading a group of home school students on a trip to the boardwalk today. Highlights were a Kentucky warbler on the north side of the boardwalk near 7A and a handsome Hooded warbler on the south side near 7 (a little east of the bench). We also got great looks at a black-throated green and pretty good looks at a Prothonotary near 17B. A cold front looks like it will be coming through early this morning, so it doesn't look like many birds will be moving into the area until next week. When the wind does shift, though, there could be a pretty good influx of birds moving into the area. If you can brave the chilly weather this Saturday, come visit us at the SPMBC and see what's going on! We have coffee and donuts to warm you up, and lots of vendors and activities going on this Saturday. Also, our garlic mustard volunteers have been doing a great job making a dent in that terrible plant! We pulled about 14 bags worth today, and we will start pulling again on the 18th (taking next weekend off for the Biggest Week in American Birding, which started today).