A small activity of warblers plus a few empidonax flycatchers was observed on the slope behind the Wellhouse. Mostly American Redstarts along with 2 Wilsons, and 2-3 Northern Parulas supplemented at least a Traill's type empid and Least Flycatcher. Otherwise , with the stiff east wind , it was slim pickings. (Observers, Scott, Tom S, Peter)
On the way home from work, Peter , though , spotted 6 sleeping Northern Shovelers on the lake between Duck Island and the Peninsula, a sure sign that in time, ducks will be coming through soon. We'll ask them to take their time while we enjoy fall's passerine spectacle ( but not today nor tomorrow with rain in the forecast)
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