Both yesterday and today (July 26), a Red-breasted Nuthatch was in the backyard here in Norwich village. It has been many weeks since I previously saw that species in the yard. This latest bird might have been either a wandering individual or perhaps an early migrant. A Carolina Wren heard singing and giving call notes this morning along Elm Street was the first of that species which I have detected in Norwich village since early spring of this year. Late spring and early summer here were unusual among recent years in that Carolina Wrens seemed to be absent in locations along both Hopson Road and Elm Street in the village. Under breezy conditions at Pompy during my brief visit early this afternoon, 2 adult Cliff Swallows were flying about in the vicinity of the I-91 bridges. This sighting, along with continued presence of a nest, indicates that the Cliff Swallow nesting season is still underway at that location. Other bird species at Pompy today included 6 Canada Geese, 8 Mallards, an Eastern Kingbird, 8 American Crows, at least one Barn Swallow, a Gray Catbird, a male Red-winged Blackbird, and an American Goldfinch. Water level at Pompy early this afternoon was low enough to be possibly attractive for plovers or sandpipers, but none was seen. 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 ****************************************************************