Cromwell Meadows: Cromwell, CT (5/10)

On Thursday the 10th I decided to play hokey from work and head over to Cromwell Meadows for a early morning walk. It was muggy and overcast which made finding the birds really difficult. Plus, the meadows is actually a swamp so there were mosquitoes everywhere. But, it was still better than being at work.

I wish that I could say that my initiative was rewarded with a big list but sadly that wasn't the case. I did have a couple nice birds though. Right at the entrance to the property I found a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. About halfway in I heard a Northern Parula. I could see the bird high in the trees but I never got a good look at it due to the conditions. The best that I could do is identify it by its call.

Birds: Gray Catbird, American Robin, Red-wing Blackbird, Yellow Warbler, Downey Woodpecker, Song Sparrow, Baltimore Oriole, Blue Jay, White-throated Sparrow, Mourning Dove, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Common Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird, Northern Cardinal, Wood Duck, Canada Goose, Common Yellowthroat, Belted Kingfisher, Tufted Titmouse, Great Blue Heron, Chipping Sparrow, American Goldfinch, Warbling Vireo, Black-throated Green Warbler, Black-capped Chickadee, Mallard, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Northern Parula