Wachusett Reservoir (5/5)

We spent the afternoon at Wachusett Reservoir. Our highlights there included 2 Prairie Warblers, 4 Yellow-rumped Warblers, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and several Flickers (a few of which were nesting in a hole in one of the telephone poles).

We also took a trip to see the Bald Eagles and were lucky enough to see the two birds switch positions on the nest. While we were there we spotted two butterflies: a Mourning Cloak and a Pine Elfin.

The wildflowers weren't all out yet but I did find a couple. There was lots of Mayflower out at the reservoir and this plant was widespread along the road. It may have the coolest flower name ever... Spurge. Sounds deadly.