I debated over whether I should go to Belted Kingfisher or not Saturday morning since I had just been there Thursday evening and it had been clear since but in the end I went. The Sun was shining and it was much less busy than it had been Thursday evening. Far fewer birds, no terns at all. However, even so I managed some first of seasons. I saw two Ruddy Turnstone, one Baird’s Sandpiper, and one White-rumped Sandpiper. I also got a great look at a Yellow-breasted Chat (see pictures) and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird through my spotting scope. The spotting scope did not succeed in turning him into a Black-chinned Hummingbird though.
