Warbler Report – early May Montrose Outing

Posted 5 months ago by Brendan

We went to Montrose Point on May 10th and saw lots of birds. 46 species, to be exact. Here are some of our favorites!

A Least Sandpiper creeps along the beach
A Least Sandpiper creeps along the beach, 10 May 2026
A Chestnut-Sided Warbler rests on a branch for a moment
Chestnut-Sided Warbler rests on a branch for a moment, 10 May 2026
An Eastern Warbling Vireo rests on a branch for a moment
An Eastern Warbling Vireo rests on a branch for a moment, 10 May 2026
A Caspian Tern flies over the water
A Caspian Tern flies over the water, 10 May 2026
Bank Swallows swarm a dune
Bank Swallows swarm a dune, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, IL, 10 May 2026
A Piping Plover hops along the beach
A Piping Plover hops along the beach, 10 May 2026