Padre Island birding, Migration Fallout

Howdee all,

Its that time of year…the birds are starting their migration north.

While on Padre Island we had a day of strong north winds…

Which would make it difficult for migrating birds to continue their northward journey…they tire and land when they can..

Padre Island is one of the first places for the birds to land..or fall out.

There are two places that the birders go to look for a fall out.

Sheepshead road…

There are two lots across the street from each other..

A bird retreat…nice patch of green with a few water drip areas,

Hummingbird feeders, and oranges set out occasionally.The other area is at the Convention center..

Birds started showing up soon after the strong north winds

Orchard Oriole

Female Orchard OrioleIndigo Buntings  American RedstartBlack-throated green warbler  Northern ParulaSummer tanagerPainted Bunting Tennessee warbler..looking a bit green..must be the lighting..Hooded warbler Check out this cute Hooded warbler..unconcerned about our presence..

Some of these birds were exhausted when they came in …this Prothonatary warbler..was very hungry and didn't mind that we were on the sidewalk with it..

Its primary concern was fuel…Prothonatary warbler Black and white warbler

While out birding sheepshead road.. we heard about a very rare bird being seen at the Convention Center

So we and other birders dashed off to the convention centerWhere we were were lucky to see this

Black-vented Oriole..see the vent?A very rare visitor.. This was one of a hand full of times it has been seen in the USA.

We were at the right place at the right time …

We were thrilled, as were many other birders who were able be there during the four or so hour time frame it was seen…  Thanks to Scarlet Colley (Dolphinwhisper on facebook) for discovering the bird and alerting other birders. Thanks to Huck Hutchins for letting Jeff and I know of the sighting as we were birding Sheepshead road.

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Birds of the fallout

Indigo bunting,Brown-headed cowbird,Louisiana water thrush
Blue-winged warbler,Northern parula,Orchard oriole,White-eyed vireo
Ruby- throated hummingbird,Green heron,Worm eating warbler
Yellow-throated vireo,Great-crested flycatcher,Blue grosbeak
Wilsons warbler,Swainsons thrush,Wood thrush,Nashville warbler
Hooded warbler,Prothonotary warbler,Black and white warbler
Yellow-bellied sapsucker,Tennessee warbler,Baltimore oriole
Scarlet tanager,Summer tanager,Painted bunting,American redstart
Kentucky warbler,Black-throated green warbler,Common yellowthroat
Orange - crowned warbler,Yellow-rumped warbler,Inca dove

And!!!!!
Black-vented oriole