I managed an abbreviated walk in this morning's (somewhat) wet and (somewhat) wild. Singin' in the rain was the nonstop Red-eyed Vireo. I guess he means business. I'd love to discover a nest but this bird is difficult enough to see when he is doing his persistent Q&A vocalizing.
On the marsh and pond edge, a Greater Egret has been hanging out with a Snowy Egret; at least I see them every morning now and assume they are the same birds. In this weather both the Purple Martins and a handful of Barn Swallows are flying low, just above the marsh vegetation where, presumably, there are low-flying insects to nab. On the other hand, a pair of Chimney Swifts were doing their usual aerial acrobats at medium height so, unless this is some kind of courtship, there is presumably something edible up there as well.
Add to the current flower list: the bright white flowers of Rubus blackberries and one of the tall Hawkweeds.
Eric Salzman
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