Mid October at the Charles River Peninsula

Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

Quiet this morning with pockets of intense liveliness. Led by the return of the savannah sparrows.

Savannah Sparrow, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

Joining the tail-flipping palm warblers

Palm Warbler, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

And the yellow-rumped warblers, building in numbers.

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

Also large groups of chipping and song sparrows, some singing. Fall migration is beginning to wind down.