052423 Birding On a Shoestring: The Joys of Ohio, Michigan, and Magee Marsh Vicinity, part 2

 052423                                                        Virginia Rail

Here is a secretive bird, a rail at Magee Marsh.  Did you know that "skinny as a rail" comes from the fact that rails can fit into a very tiny hole?  This is a beautiful bird.

                                                                 Prothonotary Warbler

This individual was all over the place and came very close to people out in the open.

                                                                    Philadelphia Vireo

This vireo was in the area for a good twenty minutes out in the open so that everyone could get a good view.  Writer was secretly hoping to get a picture of one of these.

                                                                Eastern Screech Owl

For once, no screech owl in a nest box for me.  It is preferred to get them out in the open and that chance came.

                                                       Bald Eaglets with Parent on Right

There were three eaglets in the nest.  The third was in the rear flapping its wings, and it appears that it will fledge later today or tomorrow.  Eagles usually only sire three birds when there is plenty of food.  See the parent out of the nest on the right?  I believe there were three nests that I saw on this trip, which is quite a few. 

Not bad for only four days in the field between the two postings.  The birds moved fast and there were a lot more, but it was impossible to get them all.  That's what a next time is for!