Monday morning of Thanksgiving week provided a beautiful clear fall day at Fort Macon with clear skies and temps in the low 50s. Birding here this fall has been excellent with many fall warblers around the park. On this trip, however, I found most of the warblers have moved on in their journey south. The only one left is the Yellow-rumped who will make their home here until next spring. They are literally in every tree and shrub. I was surprised to find Painted Buntings still hanging around. Late November seems past their usual departure date back to Florida and points south. Perhaps the late warm weather we have had has tempted them to hang around.. I saw and photographed 3 different females, but did not see a male. There were also a few late Monarch butterflies and a couple of late blooming wildflowers. The usual White Ibis were feeding in the freshwater pond. There were a few winter birds and a few Gulls flying around, one with a small fish I watched him catch near shore. As always, this great site offers surprises and variety. Enjoy pics below and I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
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