Saturday, May 13, 2006

Cold May



The weather in East Central Illinois has been overcast, rainy and very chilly. That being said it hasn't been good for taking pictures of birds. Today was just a bit better so I went to the Arcola Slough. There were several Yellow-rump Warblers, Barn Swallows, Tree Swallows, a Yellow Warbler, a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, some Common Yellowthroats, a couple of Yellowlegs, Sora, American Coots, Swamp and Song Sparrows to name a few. Pictured is a group of Purple Martins huddled up trying to keep warm and an American Redstart who was constantly flitting around in the trees.

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