Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Mason Farm April 15, 2012

Birds of Note:
American Redstarts
Ovenbirds
Common Yellowthroats
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Many Kinglets and Gnatcatchers
White-eyed and Red-eyed Vireos
Yellow-rumps

Saw a honey bee swarm:


 When honey bees swarm they will settle on a tree limb, bush, or other convenient site. The cohesiveness of the swarm is due to their attraction to a pheromone produced by the queen. The swarm will send out scout bees to seek a cavity to nest in and will move on when a suitable nesting site is found. Rarely, swarms may initiate comb construction in the open if a suitable cavity cannot be found. (via)



 Ranuculus bulbosus (non-native)