Greetings from the new information center across from Boy Scout Woods. A short walk through the sanctuary this morning yielded a few early migrants and plenty of birdsong along the trails. Purkey's Pond hosted most of the action with Yellow-throated Warbler, Louisiana and Northern Waterthrushes, Northern Parula, Buff-bellied Hummingbird, Blue-headed, Yellow-throated and White-eyed Vireos, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and several Blue-gray Gnatcatchers among many of the common resident species.

Eye level atop the canopy tower were several Purple Martins, Tree and Barn Swallows circling just out of arm's reach and the unlimited views produced soaring Black Vultures, White Ibis, Anhingas, Roseate Spoonbills and several herons and egrets.

A Whip-poor-will sang briefly from the sanctuary last night.