Walked the bluebird trail in the local stream valley park in the early
afternoon yesterday. Net was 40 spp in a pre and post lunch pass through.
Highlight for me were three Acadian Flycatchers, which have become an uncertain
breeder in this particular spot. Also present were Eastern Wood-Peewees,
Eastern Phoebe, and Great Crested Flycatchers, completing the resident
flycatcher set. Late day warblers were limited to Common Yellowthroat and a
Blackpoll.
Interesting observation: I had identified a Fish Crow nest in a pine next to an
office building a month ago. Walking by there, the two crows were going
berserk. Getting closer, I could see there was an adult Red-tailed Hawk sitting
in the nest eating the babies. I returned 70 minutes later and the hawk was
still there dining.
Good birding,
Russ Taylor
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