After the cold front dumped several inches of rain I was hopeful for a decent morning of birding and perhaps something 'special'. Good birding it was, special not really. Best bird of the day was a Northern Waterthrush, a first for me at Blue Mash. Another 2 year birds were added in the form of a Spotted Sandpiper and a Great-Crested Flycatcher. Plenty of
Yellow and
Prairie Warblers were about. Sparrows are scarce now and I was surprised to find a
Swamp Sparrow, possibly a breeder. Other good birds around were
Scarlet Tanagers, Orchard Orioles, Great Blue Heron, Red-shouldered Hawk, Willow Flycatcher, White-eyed Vireos, tons of Common Yellowthroats, and
Cedar Waxwings. A
beaver was taking a swim in the large pond - I doubt he will call this his home.
Year list standing: 94 or 68%.
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