Cold, Rainy, Slow Start of May - 01 May 2026
This morning, under cloudy skies, a cool 42ºF and a light rain I drove to Elizabeth Park in Trenton for a quick walk. I was hoping for some warblers but would have to settle for pics of the locals. I parked next to the bridge and found a Red-bellied Woodpecker next to the car and working the tree. The island trails were wet, soft and quiet. My only highlight was running into Greg and Amber Piotter. on the trail just before leaving. Elizabeth Park (Trenton), Wayne, Michigan, US May 1, 2026 7:42 AM - 8:11 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.663 mile(s) Checklist Comments: Cloudy, cool, 42F, light rain. 19 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 8 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 2 Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 2 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 2 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) 1 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Great Crested Flycat...
