Wow, what a gem! We started out at the campground with fog and overcast, but it did not hinder the birds from gleaning insects from the trees in the parking lot. We opted for the Swamp Trail and were not disappointed. Trio of woodpeckers, White and Red-Eyed Vireos, Ruby-crowned Kinglets, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Brown Thrasher, Black-and-White Warbler, Northern Parulas all over the place, and American Goldfinches to name a few. Arriving at the springs, Wood Ducks, Great, Blue, Little Blue, and Green Herons, Grebes, White Ibis, Osprey, Belted Kingfisher to name a few more. On the way out of the park the Swallow-tailed Kite was spotted. The list of 32 species can be seen at this eBird Link.
 Our next stop was at the headsprings. We had lunch, Cheeseburger & Fries for me, which was very good. and more of the same birds that we had at the campground. The interesting part of this area was a rookery of Anhingas and Double-crested Cormorants. We again spotted a Swallow-tailed Kite. These two areas combined make for a great outing, We will definitely add this to our must go field Trips for next season. The list of species seen at the Headsprings can be seen at this eBird link. We had a total of 36 species for both sites. Photos Courtesy Jim Meyers |   |
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