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On Saturday morning July 16, a Vermont County Birding Quest walk with
at least 15 participants was held under pleasant weather conditions at
Lake Runnemede and vicinity in the town of Windsor, VT. I'll mention
here several highlights among the birds. Among 45 species encountered,
waterbirds included Canada Geese, numerous Wood Ducks, a Great Blue
and Green Herons, as well as a couple of kingfishers. One cuckoo was
momentarily heard calling and one seen fleetingly, but there was
uncertainty within the group as to whether more than one species of
cuckoo might have been present. Numerous Chimney Swifts were seen,
but, somewhat surprisingly, no swallows of any species were found.
Four species of woodpeckers included the Red-bellied, Downy, Hairy,
and flicker. Both Alder and the more numerous Willow Flycatchers were
offering their distinctive songs. Six species of warblers were seen
with the loudly singing Common Yellowthroats being the warbler species
most often detected. Among the other landbirds were Swamp Sparrows
singing, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a Baltimore Oriole.
George Clark
Norwich, VT
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