Was at 42nd Street in the Parking Lot before running into Gerry emerging from
the woods. First heard then saw a male Summer Tanager. The bird was in another
tree behind the Mulberry-it then flew more into the woodland. Sadly no Canada's
but a nice display by a Spotted Sandpiper on the rocks along the stream. Also
in the parking lot a lone Cedar Waxing and a Northern Parula. The Swainson's
Thrush were tntc and the vocalizations were beautiful!
JulieK
Chester
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From: Gwbirds37@xxxxxxx
was there for over 2 hrs. this am - much slower over-all, except for the
Mulberry tree in the Parking lot. no Tanagers ( anywhere ), grosbeaks, or
Balt.
Orioles, BUT a constant flow of Swainson's Thrushes, many singing. Hard to
calculate how many as they were in and out and chowing down on the berries.
Also
partaking were an Eastern Kingbird, a Great-crested Fly, and a Wood Thrush on
the ground underneath the tree - plus numerous Robins. Still some blackpols
around, but nary a Yellow-rumped to be seen. Of note: two CANADA WARBLERS,
both
singing - one on the side of the steps from the Parking Lot to the Bridge,
the
other by the opening opposite the Picnic Shelter on the way to the Visitors
Center. Both have been in past years excellent spots for Canada's.
Lastly, at about 10am an immature Broad-winged Hawk, chased by a Grackle,
flew low over the Parking Lot. I have no idea what it was doing there, and on
a
date when they should already be through or up in the Mountains, but it was
absolutely unmistakeable - could have been no other Raptor.
Gerry Weinberger
Doswell
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