[mou] Wilson's Warbler

[Thomas Maiello]

Good hour and a half at Springbrook Nature Center this afternoon - just 
got back.  Got thrilled with seeing the cocky Wilson's Warbler and I 
swear his black hat was cocked a bit to the side.  Many Palm Warblers 
and YRs.  All the warblers are in northeast and east woods along the 
boardwalk through the trees.  A male Hooded Merganser was sitting on the 
edge of a pond along the water boardwalks on the west side.  Also saw a 
Broadwing Hawk (quick look and I hope a good guess) land a dozen yards 
away from me in a tree, spotted me then took off and soared with those 
beautiful wings and hearty profile.  I think I startled it as much as it 
startled me.

I did some work on my arbor today and had to drain my bird bath and take 
down all my feeders.  It was comical to have 5 robins standing at the 
end of the arbor watching me and wondering where their food and bath 
were.  I think I spoil them.

Thomas Maiello
Spring Lake Park