This turned out to be the week when I couldn't avoid seeing first of the year Species if I wanted to, and why would I want to? My list jumped from 100 species seen in my county for the year to 135 within a span of about a week.
Above is my first Veery of the year seen at Miller's Pond. I was the only one at the park. It was my 134th species seen this year in my county. I try to stick to my county so I won't burn much gas. This bird was Veery Cooperative. I followed it as it jumped to the ground for bits of food and then back into the base of Mountain Laurel. I followed it for a good 10 minutes for a distance of about 30 feet talking to it along the way- (Yes, I know birds can't understand me but it seemed we had an understanding).
I don't spend too much time chasing butterflies but if they pose then I'll snap a shot. This is one of those tiny blue butterflies. I know that the name of this species has been pointed out to me before but I can't remember it. I'll have to see if I have a butterfly book hanging around.
So the birding action has been superb for me this week! I hope everyone else has been seeing their share of birds this week as well!
