Hooded Warbler, Tree Swallow, and Brown Ibis

 

My third day in a row at the SPI Convention Center, I was absolutely thrilled to get a few shots of the lovely hooded warbler. 

The great bird migration is really showing its colors!

I walked around the birding area briefly, but there were so many birding enthusiasts in the area that I soon went to walk the boardwalk so others could get a closer look. 

I caught a glimpse of something shimmering in the trees...
and finally I got a better look. 

I was in awe! I thought it was so beautiful. When I asked a few others if they knew what it was, they casually replied, "Oh, it's just a tree swallow." Well, I think it is absolutely gorgeous. 

When I got back to the birding area, I saw a small group of beautiful brown ibis, foraging among the trees.

One clearly had a hurt leg and was lagging behind slightly. 

Poor thing. 


I'm hoping I can continue to experience this wonderful migration fallout. I have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivities) and the combined fragrances of the increasing crowds get to me after a short time. But I will continue to do my best.