Recent sightings

Here are some recent phenological sightings from southern Monroe County:

April 20, 2011:

• large push of raptors including Broad-winged and Red-shouldered Hawks and several Ospreys
• first Northern Rough-winged Swallow of year; also large numbers of Tree and Barn Swallows
• first Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
• first Common Green Darner

April 21, 2011:

• first Ruby-throated Hummingbird
• first Palm Warbler

April 22, 2011:

• leaves emerging on native Amelanchier and Viburnum shrubs