Oakwoods Metropark - 07 May 2007

I rode the Vespa out to Oakwoods MP this afternoon to look for Field Sparrows and Eastern Meadowlarks. Winds were a bit gusty today but the sun made for a pleasant day. 

A few Eastern Meadowlarks were singing, but none were even close enough to digiscope. 

I decided to make my way to the Nature Center where I could at least watch the Tree Swallows fly over the Huron River. Blue Jays were visiting the feeder and I was finally able to photograph one (digiscope even). 

A Red-bellied Woodpecker also made a visit and I managed to digiscope a few images of it from about 60 feet. 

A Chipmunk made for a challenge as it rooted its way through the grass looking for seed. I was trying to anticipate it popping its head up to feed made for a fun few minutes. 

A White-breasted Nuthatch and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher also made brief appearances before I decided to move on. 

A Field Sparrow caught my attention on the way out and I attempted to get a photo of it from the seat of the Vespa, but the trees blocked my view. 

A word note: be careful riding a scooter with the scope/tripod on your back. I stopped to put it away and noticed the scope was awfully loose. Disaster averted, I headed out for a nice ride home.

Oakwoods Metropark, Wayne, Michigan, US
May 7, 2007 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Protocol: Traveling
2.0 mile(s)
Checklist Comments:     Vespa ride from Wyandotte
7 species

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)  1
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata)  4
Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)  6
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)  1
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea)  1
Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla)  2
Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)  2

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