Snowy Owl
Long-eared Owl
Anhingas
New Friends
Unexpected Visitors
Surprise Sightings!
I was too busy being immersed in the fallout to take pictures, but this was a special week. While I have had many great experiences during April and May in Galveston, this was the first time I have been there during migration when a cold, rainy front came through. The result was a mini fallout! For two days I wandered around the island cold and wet, but it was worth it! Blue-winged Warblers seemed to be everywhere; I had side by side comparisons of Louisiana and Northern Waterthrushes; Swamp Sparrows were out in the open; Tanagers, Orioles; warblers, warblers, and more warblers including a Blackburnian and Canada Warbler; and then my first Swainson's Warblers! And of course, I was privileged enough to get to spend time with Henry the Hooded Warbler!