Mike and I made a weekend of going to Carlos Avery just to see if we can see what birds might be making their way for early migration. Well, we hit the park late in the morning, early afternoon and at first we thought not much activity. We had noticed that and ugh, it makes us mad sometimes, is that since we have had so much rain there have been people who have taken their vehicles and have used this road as their muddin' trail. You can tell from the fact that when driving it was like an obstacle course due to having to avoid the ruts that were created for which are none to friendly to cars of a lower stance. For the most part we caught quite a few birds such as Cedar Waxwings, one of my (Lizette) favorites.
We also spotted the ever present and so cute Black-capped Chickadees. 
As we drove around we then went to check out the one spot in the park where last time we found what we can call the mother lode of White Egrets, but to avail none this time. We did however notice a pair of Northern Harrier Hawks. 
We moved forward in the direction they flew in hopes of catching more photos. No but we did spot a female American Redstart. 
This bird is a lifer for Mike and I. That was how our Saturday ended we head out.UPDATE: Thanks both Richard for pointing out that it was an American Redstart not a Vireo. After looking at some more comparison photos looks to be a correct Id and to Hap in New Hope for identifying that it was a Northern Harrier Hawk not a Golden Eagle
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That last bird looks like a immature or female Restart. Just my guess since I'm so bad at getting good ID's on warblers.
Forgot to say why I go with a Redstart (it's been my forgetful day).
Grayish head, yellowish breast, eyering, and yellow under-pining on tail.
With it being in the branches and so quick I was surprised to even get it and with the lenses being rudimentary it does lend to poor Id's for us. But that's no excuse for sure. Thanks again for pointing this out.
Hi M & L,
Richard nailed it, a pretty
little female Am. Redstart.
I believe that hawk you have
is a beautiful female Northern
Harrier (Marsh Hawk). That was
a great shot!
Hap in New Hope
Great Harrier shot. Swooping and soaring they always look so busy!
Great bird photos, Mike/Lizette... I'm glad you got to see a Redstart. I've never seen one--except in pictures.
Have a great evening.
Hugs,
Betsy
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