April 2021 Bird Walk West Point Foundry Cove, Cold Spring, NY

by Sean Camillieri

It was a typical spring morning, with cool temperatures in the beginning transitioning to a more welcoming spring-type feeling by the end of the walk. Eleven participants enjoyed the easy walking trails at Foundry Cove Preserve in Cold Spring. Thirty-eight species of birds were seen, with a nice mix of our hearty resident winter birds along with some spring arrivals. We were pleased to see birds such as Palm Warbler, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Peregrine Falcon.

As temperatures warmed up, more birds became active and while standing on the platform we observed two Common Loons flying north along with two Broad-winged Hawks. Birds like these are more likely to be migrating once it warms up later in the morning. Board member Sean Camillieri spotted a Blue-headed Vireo which made a very brief appearance in the canopy of a tree. Unfortunately, it flew off before everyone else could get their eyes on it.

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