Crozet, VA 12/5-6/2020

All photos are © Marshall Faintich

Old Trail

December 5

We had very heavy rain overnight, and it didn't clear out until late morning. I did a short hike from 11 to noon, and ended up with 21 avian species.

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Northern Mockingbird

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Northern Mockingbird

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White-crowned Sparrow

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White-crowned Sparrow

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White-crowned Sparrow

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

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Eastern Towhee

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Red-shouldered Hawk

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Carolina Wren

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Winter Wren

December 6

It was very cold this morning, and I hiked between 10 and noon, and ended up with 22 avian species, including 7 avian species that I had not seen here yesterday.

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Field Sparrow

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White-crowned and Song Sparrows

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Yellow-rumped Warbler

I also saw a very cold Praying Mantis. I think that this is the first one I have ever seen in December.

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Praying Mantis

Two day species list

December 5:

Canada Goose
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Red-shouldered Hawk
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Field Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Eastern Towhee
Northern Cardinal
House Finch
House Sparrow
Turkey Vulture
White-throated Sparrow
Winter Wren
Red-bellied Woodpecker

Species added on December 6:

American Goldfinch
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Tufted Titmouse
Eastern Bluebird
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Flicker
Pine Siskin


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