Into the Woods

We are starting our real all out birding this week.  The martins have returned to our backyard and the phlox are blooming.  Both of these events signal it is time for a daily outing.  This morning was beautiful.  There was not a cloud in the sky and it was perfect "sweater weather".  Birds were not the only thing we noticed today.  We even caught a glimpse of the Easter Bunny.

We enjoyed seeing some of the winter birds and year round residents.

 This Blue Jay wanted to be sure to make my post.  He even smiled for the camera.

 The cardinal and the titmouse are always sure to welcome us to the woods.

Juncos are still around and this mourning dove was cooing in the sun.

The wren and robin were apparent in both of the locations that we visited (Allaire State Park and Manasquan reservoir.)

The pine warblers were abundant at both locations.  This one was perched in a pine tree at Allaire.