Nature Done Wright

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May 30, 2014

Rob Fanning CF Report: Pileated

Rob reports:

A quick lunchtime stop at CF produced a constantly singing (but not seen) YELLOW-THROATED VIREO near the Scout Platform, and a constantly calling and seen PILEATED WOODPECKER working the low trunks in the nearby wooded section toward Brotherton's Bridge.

The Vireo was first detected by John Workman several days ago–so it may be hanging around. Both are very scarce to rare at the CF–but Pileated sightings have been on the increase the last several years.

Full e-bird list below. (Thanks, Rob!)

The Celery Farm, Bergen, US-NJ
May 30, 2014 12:20 PM – 1:01 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.2 mile(s)
Comments: GW to Scout Plat
29 species

Canada Goose X
Mallard X
Great Egret 3
Turkey Vulture 3
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Pileated Woodpecker 1 *actively working low trees and calling; Rare at CF
Willow Flycatcher X
Yellow-throated Vireo X Heard singing constantly but not seen.
Warbling Vireo X
Red-eyed Vireo X
American Crow X
Tree Swallow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
House Wren X
Carolina Wren X
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher X
Veery 1
American Robin X
Gray Catbird X
Cedar Waxwing X
Common Yellowthroat X
Yellow Warbler X
Song Sparrow X
Northern Cardinal X
Red-winged Blackbird X
Baltimore Oriole X
American Goldfinch X
House Sparrow 1