Plano Outdoor Learning Center / Bob Woodruff Park, Collin County, TX

Peter Assmann April 13-20/08

Yellow-throated Vireo Spectacular vireo chorus in the early morning on April 19 with up to 8 individuals of 3 species (WEVI, REVI, YTVI) singing at the same time. This individual was singing persistently for at least two hours. Still there in the afternoon on April 20.

Yellow-throated Vireo
Olive-sided Flycatcher near the bridge April 19. Olive-sided Flycatcher
Indigo Buntings are back on territory near the Outdoor Learning Center. Also a Wood Thrush, singing from the woods north of the meadow (April 19 and 20) . Indigo Bunting
A male Black-chinned Hummingbird at his usual perch (better picture to follow..) Black-chinned Hummingbird

Red-winged Blackbird song display

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird
Eastern Kingbird near the lake in Bob Woodruff Park Eastern Kingbird
Green Heron (April 13) Green Heron
Texas rat snake? Texas rat snake

Texas rat snake?

Texas rat snake Texas rat snake

Savannah Sparrow (left)

Lark Sparrow (right)

Savannah Sparrow Lark Sparrow
Little Wood Satyr (Megisto cymela) Little Wood Satyr
Bluebonnets Bluebonnets
Pink Evening-Primrose Pink Evening-Primrose