A large flight of finches, mostly American Goldfinches (900+) and Pine
Siskins (60), occurred during southeasterly winds this morning between 0400 and
0700. With them were a few Purple Finches but nothing more exotic (grosbeaks
or
crossbills or redpolls). American Pipits were also on the move (a few
singles), as well as blackbirds (mostly Red-winged, 12 Rusties). No evidence
of a
large movement of any warblers or bluebirds, as can sometimes happen at this
time of year, but sundry waterfowl also moving.
Ned Brinkley
Cape Charles, VA
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