Hooded Warbler at Mount Tom

Hooded Warbler, Mount Tom State Reservation, Easthampton, MA, Jun 12, 2017

Hooded Warbler, Mount Tom State Reservation, Easthampton, MA, Jun 12, 2017

Hooded Warbler, Mount Tom State Reservation, Easthampton, MA, Jun 12, 2017

Hooded Warbler, Mount Tom State Reservation, Easthampton, MA, Jun 12, 2017

I got out of work Monday morning in the midst of our second heat wave of the season and headed right for home to take the Wilson for an early walk before the temps climbed into the 90's. Not long after getting home I saw a report of a Hooded Warbler showing itself again at Mount Tom State Reservation where I had looked for one without luck a few times last week. I took Wilson for a walk and debated about trying for the bird today and finally decided to give it a try late morning despite the heat. I made it over there around 10:30 and almost immediately had the bird calling in perfect habitat for it to breed. It showed fairly well and allowed for some distant photos. Hopefully he eventually finds a mate and breeds here. It was great to finally catch up with this striking southern warbler after quite a bit of effort. The Hooded Warbler becomes warbler species #31 for the year in Hampshire County.  Full list with additional photos and audio at the following link:  http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S37549104
A follow up trip back there today failed to find the bird despite quite a bit of looking.  I have a feeling it is still in the general area and I would not be surprised if it shows itself once again in the near future.