I birded the Colorado River Park early on Easter morning. I had heard reports of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers in the area but was surprised to find the abundance in the park. I found at least 8 and there could have been more.
Two other first sightings for the park were Blue-headed Vireo and Eastern Bluebird.
White-eyed Vireos are also abundant
Another observation of surprised was Field Sparrows starting to sing.
I found no sigh of the Wood Ducks. The morning was chilly and blustery which could have had them staying in their nest.
Location: Colorado River Park
Observation date: 3/23/08
Number of species: 33
Double-crested Cormorant 1
Great Blue Heron 1
Snowy Egret 1
Turkey Vulture 7
American Coot 40
Spotted Sandpiper 1
White-winged Dove 3
Mourning Dove 11
Belted Kingfisher 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker 5
Downy Woodpecker 1
Eastern Phoebe 1
White-eyed Vireo 6
Blue-headed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 1
American Crow 3
Cliff Swallow 2
Carolina Chickadee 24
Tufted Titmouse 6
Carolina Wren 3
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 8
Eastern Bluebird 2
Northern Mockingbird 2
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 3
Field Sparrow 7
Lincoln's Sparrow 4
Northern Cardinal 27
Red-winged Blackbird 50
Common Grackle 8
Great-tailed Grackle 33
Brown-headed Cowbird 4
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