Need help with IDs, Please!
I am finally ready to share this post with all of you. I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time for two mornings in a row on 8/30 and 8/31 at Bullitt. Fall warbler migration was in full swing both of those mornings. Once I found my spot I set up and honestly I could not keep up because there were so many warblers zipping around right where I was! I thought I would number the photos I need help with …so if Dan or Allan or anyone else wants to respond with their input as to the identifications of the various birds I would really appreciate it - thank you! I have tried through Merlin to ID them and often more than 3 possibilities come up - so needless to say it is challenging! Generally when I am out and if I am lucky seeing some birds they seem to come in waves where I get breaks to catch my breath - not these two mornings - wow, it really was amazing and seriously non-stop!
Started right away with this gorgeous male Black-throated Green Warbler -
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
Beautiful male Black-throated Green
I am pretty certain that this a Nashville Warbler - my first of the season. Please correct me if I am wrong -
Black-throated Green
Nashville Warbler again - am I correct?
Next five shots are another Black-throated Green putting on a show for me…. it was totally in the darkest shadows just as the sun was coming up from behind me. And then I finally spotted him -
Female Summer Tanager
I heard the distinct - chit, chit, chit of the House Wren… and then he flew right in very close to me!
Who is the top bird?? #6. The bottom is some type of flycatcher….
I saw a lot of flitting around so I moved to my left and all of a sudden this beautiful hummingbird landed in this absolutely perfect spot for me….
And then closed its eyes for a very quick and quiet moment. Just so special -
#7
Same bird - #7
Same bird - #7
And who is adorable #8??
Beautiful female American Redstart. There was also a gorgeous male Redstart flitting around but I couldn’t get a decent shot…
Last but not least…. who is #9?
I appreciate any guesses or help that you can give me. We are so fortunate to have protected land where these precious birds can come through and fuel up for their long journeys. Truly stunning creatures…