NCIOS FIELD TRIP- Sept. 26,2015
Kevin Kahltenbach led a morning field trip to Bauman Park, Blackhawk Springs, Deer Run, Oak Ridge and Kishwaukee Forest Preserves. Phil Doncheck, Gary Jahnke, Delsie Gavali, Joyce and Jack Armstrong attended. It was a beautiful, clear day with warm temperatures(70’s). 41 species were observed with highlights of 3 flycatchers – Kingbird, Phoebe and Pewee, 7 warbler species, and 5 sparrow species. Here is a list of the birds observed:
Canada Goose American Robin
Mallard Gray Catbird
Great Blue Heron European Starlling
Turkey Vulture Cedar Waxwing
Bald Eagle Tennessee Warbler
Red-Tailed Hawk Chestnut-sided Warbler
Killdeer Yellow-rumped Warbler
Solitary Sandpiper Black-throated Green Warbler
Rock Pigeon Palm Warbler
Mourning Dove Black-and white Warbler
Chimney Swift Common Yellowthroat
Belted Kingfisher Field Sparrow
Red-bellied Woodpecker Lark Sparrow
Downy Woodpecker Song Sparrow
Hairy Woodpecker Swamp Sparrow
Northern Flicker White-Crowned Sparrow
Eastern Wood-Pewee Northern Cardinal
Eastern Phoebe Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Eastern Kingbird Red-winged Blackbird
Blue Jay Common Grackle
American Crow Brown-headed Cowbird
Black-capped Chickadee American Goldfinch
Tufted Titmouse House Sparrow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Jack Armstrong