Most interesting was about 10 PURPLE FINCHES chasing each other around near
the Woodcock Meadow. Only saw one adult male.
Other noteworthy birds from the Hike/Bike Trail:
Wigeon 2
Loon 9 (migrating overhead, including a group of 8)
PB grebe 1
Great egret 1
Green heron 1
BH vireo 3
REV 4
RC kinglet 12
Hermit thrush 3
Catbird 2
Thrasher 2
Ovenbird 6
Prothonotary 1
Yellowthroat 20
Palm 4 (including a western)
Yellow-rumped 18
Field sparrow 2
Rusty blackbird 30
Finally, heard my FOS BTG warbler in my yard.
Ben Jesup
Alexandria
