Early evening observations for fall nighthawks resumed this week in  
the Foley Park area of Norwich, but so far no nighthawks have been  
seen. Last year (2009), the earliest fall nighthawks at that location  
were two on August 12.

This evening (August 11) 20 bird species were found in the Foley Park  
area. The most unexpected bird for that location was a well seen fall- 
plumaged Bobolink perched on the brush on the slope of Foley Park next  
to the cove. On flying off, it gave the usual call note for that  
species.

Bird song of any kind was infrequent this evening. Four species  
singing for short periods were Yellow Warbler, American Redstart, Song  
Sparrow, and American Goldfinch, all of which were seen.

The most conspicuous species was Eastern Kingbird with as many as 4  
perched at times in a single tree. Kingbirds kept flying out from  
their perches to catch insects.

Other highlights included at least one Wood Duck, at least one Green  
Heron, 4 swifts, a kingfisher, a Veery, two Cedar Waxwings, a Common  
Yellowthroat, and three Baltimore Orioles.

George

George Clark
Norwich, VT

****************************************************************
To post messages, send e-mail to:  [log in to unmask]
Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages.
To contact the list owner:  [log in to unmask]
----------------------------------------------------------------
Web based archives and subscription management are available at:
http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html
****************************************************************