{"id":1411,"date":"2013-06-09T20:56:20","date_gmt":"2013-06-10T00:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orangebirding.com\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2013-06-09T20:56:20","modified_gmt":"2013-06-10T00:56:20","slug":"weekend-wrap-up-6913","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orangebirding.com\/?p=1411","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Wrap Up – 6\/9\/13"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Marsh Wren builds its nest at the Appalachian Trail Pochuck Creek Section, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I was out of town for work this week, so I did not have the opportunity to do much birding (actually the hotel we stayed at had a nice swampy area surrounding it and I walked the perimeter a number of times). I made up for it by doing quite a bit of birding this weekend, hittting five spots in two days.<\/p>\n

Saturday Morning<\/strong> – Sterling Forest State Park, Sterling Lake Loop.<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> Although I had 31 species for the walk, I did not see anything extraordinary. I was lucky enough to get a decent photo of my first of season Red-eyed Vireo:<\/p>\n

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I spent some time with this bird, waiting for it to get into some sunlight. Red-eyed Vireo at Sterling Forest SP 6\/8\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday Afternoon:<\/strong> Basha Kill WMA<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> My latest favorite bird, the Yellow-billed Cuckoo<\/strong> made an appearance at the Nature Trail again. I also had a brief but good look at a male Scarlett Tanager there as well.<\/p>\n

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Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Basha Kill WMA, 6\/8\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I had to include this shot of an Eastern Kingbird snagging a dragonfly from its perch. Deli Fields at Basha Kill WMA 6\/8\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday Early Morning:<\/strong> Appalachian Trail near Route 94 in Sussex County NJ<\/p>\n

Highlights: <\/strong>I was fortunate enough to be invited to join Judy Cinquina, Tom Millard, B.A. McGrath and Gene for a day of birding. It was certainly good company and I felt like I learned quite a bit. My best bird for the morning (for the whole day really) was the\u00a0GRASSHOPPER SPARROW<\/strong>! \u00a0This was a life bird for me, and although we got several very good looks, I was not satisfied with any of my photos. The light was on the harsh side for some reason and most of my photos where overexposed. Here is my best effort:<\/p>\n

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Grasshopper Sparrow at the Appalachian Trail near Route 94, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday Late Morning:<\/strong> Appalachian Trail Pochuck Creek Section<\/p>\n

Highlights:\u00a0<\/strong>Watching a Marsh Wren build its nest was amazing I was really happy to get the photo at the top of this post. I also really enjoyed the Swamp Sparrows perching on cattails and singing.<\/p>\n

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Swamp Sparrow at the Appalachian Trail Pochuk Creek Section, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Willow Flycatcher at the Appalachian Trail Pochuck Creek Section, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday Afternoon:<\/strong> Wallkill River NWR<\/p>\n

Highlights:<\/strong> For the heat of the day, we saw many birds while we walked the east side of the Liberty Loop. \u00a0I really enjoyed the distant but good looks at four male Bobolinks, and I managed to get a photo of a male Orchard Oriole that I like:<\/p>\n

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Orchard Oriole at Wallkill River NWR 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cedar Waxwing at Wallkill River NWR, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I finally got a shot of a Common Yellowthroat – for some reason I have not gotten good looks this year. Wallkill River NWR, 6\/9\/13.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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