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 ****************************************************************