What does it look like when there is a true fallout of migrating birds? Check out the shots that Ralph Eldridge got on 24 May at Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine.
What does it look like when there is a true fallout of migrating birds? Check out the shots that Ralph Eldridge got on 24 May at Machias Seal Island off the coast of Maine.
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My oh my oh my.
I was worried because I thought that ‘ fallout’ meant a major decline in numbers. What a pleasant surprise! That many warblers in one spot makes the scene almost surreal.
That’s just absurd! Having been to MSI a few times I can’t help but think of razorbills, shearwaters, fulmars, puffins, etc. when the island is mentioned. Warblers don’t tend to cross my mind. Makes Magee Marsh look weak…though more predictable and less debilitating for the birds of course.
For reference to anyone that hasn’t been there, this is a rock of about 20 acres that’s around 10 miles from the nearest land.
Absolutely facemelting.
Wonderful to see. Of course we in New Brunswick (Canada) lay claim to this island – it’s off Grand Manan – another famous island for birders. We’ve had a cold,wet spring so worry about the migrating species arriving here or going on.
@Deana Gadd: Give us free healthcare and you can have the island. Deal?
Corey- No deal. Let’s just share the island (as we basically do now). Seriously though 10,000 birds is one website I check out often. Thanks for all you do on it.
The first to find a Bachman’s Warbler on the pic wins a price. How about free healthcare?