Hope this isn't inappropriate, but I just returned from a wonderful six day
birding trip in Costa Rica and would be glad to provide information to
anyone who wants it about where I went, what I saw (200 species), and my
excellent guide Roy Orozco.
Jim Todd jst3u@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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1. Least Flycatchers in Amherst County (Jim Elder)
2. Sky Meadows SP, Fauquier Co.; May 28 (Scott Baron)
3. Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk (Tom and Debbie Miller)
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Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 09:42:35 -0400
From: Jim Elder <jim_elder@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [Va-bird] Least Flycatchers in Amherst County
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Saturday, May 26, Joe Freeman and I found two Least Flycatchers near where
the Appalachian Trail crosses Hog Camp Gap. They were near the spot where
two were seen repeatedly in 2009.
On May 27, Sandra and I were hiking the AT from Salt Log Gap to Wolf Rocks
and discovered a group of about 6 Least Flycatchers near Greasy Spring Rd.
These sightings and the sighting by Thelma and John Dalmas near the top of
Warbler/Radar Rd in Bedford County, which has been observed over several
weeks, would seem to indicate an unusual trend in this area.
Jim Elder
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 17:58:02 -0400
From: Scott Baron <razorbill1@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [Va-bird] Sky Meadows SP, Fauquier Co.; May 28
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Hi,
I birded much of the western side of Sky Meadows on this Memorial Day.
Unseasonably hot and humid. Obtained more early butterfly records for the
park - they are running 2 or weeks ahead of schedule this spring.
I was happy to find a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER along the South Ridge Trail in
an area of scattered trees where woodland meets field. This spot is maybe
3/4 mile up the trail, at the edge of the last field before it enters the
woods, left side of trail. Today's bird sang a song that was normal for
the first part "bee" but the second part "buzzzz" was kind of trilled. I
don't remember hearing this song type before. Wondering if the bird was
not a pure Blue-winged, I sought it out. Although he was fairly distant
it's plumage appeared to be Blue-winged rather than a hybrid, for what it's
worth. A pair of Blue-wingeds spent at least a few weeks on the east side
of the park in May and June a couple of years ago. I hope he sticks around
for the Virginia Society of Ornithology trip in 3 weeks.
An immature Bald Eagle flew overhead in the Walnut Grove area.
The Appalachian Trail, upper North Ridge Trail and the 1 mile stretch of
wooded part of the South Ridge Trail held lots of warblers: Ovenbird,
Worm-eating Warbler, Kentucky Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Hooded Warbler,
American Redstart and Cerulean Warbler. The South Ridge Trail was
especially productive. Also, Yellow-breasted Chat was in it's usual spot
where I had the Blue-winged Warbler today.
I heard a Broad-winged Hawk call a handful of times somewhere overhead
along the above 3 trails over an hour period.
Take care,
Scott Baron
Vienna, Va.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:22:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tom and Debbie Miller <xcski@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Va-bird] Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk
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Tom Miller is filing today's report for Harry Glasgow.
?
Today, May 28, 2012, the weather started mild, and moved on to very warm.?
A group of 25 or more birders enjoyed a walk through the Meadows?and were
rewarded with a nice group of birds.??It was a great morning capped off
with brunch hosted by the Pringles.? Thanks to them and to those who joined
the group for this Memorial Day.
?
Canada ?Goose 6
Wood Duck????8
American Black Duck????1
Hooded Merganser????3
Great Blue Heron????2
Great Egret????4
Green Heron? 2
Osprey????1
Mourning Dove????1
Yellow-billed Cuckoo????1
Chimney Swift????3
Ruby-throated Humming Bird?? 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker????6
Downy Woodpecker????3
Northern Flicker????1
Pileated Woodpecker????2
Eastern Wood Pewee????5
Acadian Flycatcher????4
Eastern Phoebe????1
Great Crested Flycatcher????2
White-eyed Vireo????1
Red-eyed Vireo????4
Blue Jay????1
Crow spp.????2
Tree Swallow????12
N. Rough-winged Swallow????1
Barn Swallow????6
Carolina Chickadee????12
Tufted Titmouse????10
White-brested Nuthatch????4
Carolina Wren????3
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher????6
Eastern Bluebird????6
American Robin????6
European Staring ????1
Prothonatary Warbler????1
Common Yellowthroat????6
Scarlet Tanager????4
Eastern Towhee????1
Song Sparrow????2
Northern Cardinal????10
Indigo Bunting????2
Red-winged Blackbird????35
Common Grackle????2
House Finch????1
American Goldfinch????6
?
The Monday Morning Birdwalk has been a weekly event at Huntley Meadows
since 1985.? It takes place every week, rain or shine, at 7AM (8AM during
November, December, January and February), is free of charge, requires no
reservation, and is open to all.? Birders meet in the parkiung lot at the?
Park's entrance at 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA.? During winter
months, unsafe conditions on the trails and boardwalks may cause a last
minute cancellation of the walk.? Questions should be directed to Park
staff during normal business hours at (703) 768-2525.
?
Tom Miller (for Harry Glasglow)
Friends of Huntley Meadows Park
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