It has been far too long since my last visit to Howell Woods Education Center, an hour's drive to my southeast. But that was remedied today with a splendid post-migration visit. And the birding was very good indeed. I racked up 42 species, including several warblers. My efforts to photograph them were stymied by these active birds! But here's the best I managed with a pesky Prothonotary Warbler in a swamp. I did less well with a Hooded Warbler, and forget the Prairie Warbler that shot past me at one point! Other almost-hads were a Wood Duck, Blue Grosbeak, and Scarlet Tanager, all either seen fleetingly or heard only. All told, a great deal to polish my identification skills as well as a nice day to appreciate our fleeting spring weather.
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