Mariton - Migratory Bird Census

Mariton's Migratory Census is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, starting at 7:30 a.m. (I will make coffee).  This is fun time with a serious purpose:  to count the bird species at Mariton near the peak of warbler migration.  Last year we counted 52 species and 325 individual birds in about four hours. Since several of the species will only visit our area for a few weeks this spring and next fall, this is a great time to view them.

Right now, the weather looks like it will cooperate, although there is the possibility that a shower could pass.  If the Census needs to be rescheduled due to the weather, I will leave a message on the answering machine (610-258-6574), and also here on the Blog.  (The most likely raindate would be Sunday morning at the same time, based on the present weather forecast.)

If you are new to warbler watching, don't be afraid to join us.  We are pretty laid-back.  Yes, it is occasionally a little intense and perhaps frustrating, but it is still a great opportunity to see a lot of different warbler species.  I admit that I suffer a little sensory over load after about two hours of trying to filter out the titmouses and ovenbirds to hear the high sneezy call of a wood warbler.  When we hit that wall, we usually take a short break, plug our ears for a moment, chat, and then go on.  Again, there is a narrow window of opportunity and this is it.