Invasives Trail

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Richard

Just a short walk from our house is a short trail along the river, part of the city trails system, named the Invasives Trail. Along with Japanese Knotweed and other invasives, it host a lot of birds. Many people help whack back the knotweed, repair the foot bridges, and clear the trail. I go there several times a week, including today. Here are a few birds Ginger and I saw during a warm summer morning walk this morning.

Montpelier trails are multi-use and well marked.
This Alder Flycatcher was singing steadily and thus identifiable.
We have had a large crop of Gray Catbirds – the youngsters are practicing their singing.
A Hairy Woodpecker hard a work.
A young Eastern Kingbird. We have a number of families living along the river – great fun to watch.
Song Sparrow – perhaps our most numerous summer bird.
I watched this bird preen itself for five minutes but can’t identify it. Ideas?
Here, on the other hand, is a young Veery. There were several calling.

What a wonderful resource to have in our neighborhood, and a launching point for hours-long hikes on the trail network.

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2 Responses to Invasives Trail

  1. Richard Littauer says:
    July 18, 2022 at 6:44 am

    It is a good trail!

    Looking at your unidentified bird – what do you think about the yellow at the base of the tail? Do you think an immature or a female Redstart?

  2. dickmansfield says:
    July 18, 2022 at 7:44 am

    You are right. I ran this by iNaturalist last night and that was the initial id – I didn’t trust it. Lesson learned. Thanks

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