Summer, 1993
This is a collection of sightings from the Summer of 1993.
- On an early morning walk through the neighborhood, I discovered several ☆Bank Swallow☆ swooping over the small pond behind one of the new houses. I have also seen them flying through my yard.
- From time to time over the years, I have heard a lone ☆Whip-poor-will☆ singing in the fields off Beech Road. I always enjoy hearing this cheerful song on a summer night.
- I’ve only spotted Eastern Phoebe in our yard just once.
- On a couple of occasions I have seen and heard little Chimney Swifts flitting about over our property.
- Spotted a big, beautiful Great Blue Heron flying over my yard while I was out doing some gardening. They never cease to impress me with their size and their grandeur.
- Tiny, adorable ☆Ruby-throated Hummingbirds☆ are regular visitors whenever I put out the hummingbird feeder. They are so amazing – their rapid wingbeats, their grace, their size. In some Native American traditions, hummingbirds represent joy and it is easy to see why!
- ☆Barn Swallow☆ are beautiful little birds that I have seen in the yard on a number of occasions. I always enjoy seeing swallows!
- While on a walk in the woods to the west of Beech Road, I heard the distinctive song of an ☆Eastern Wood-Pewee☆, but never actually spotted the bird.
Species List
Sand Martin (Riparia riparia), Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus), Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe), Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica), Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias herodias), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens)
Let me know what you think!