At 1203 several observers noted a "big bird" perched low on the east side of the Cranberry Marsh wetlands--after a a minute or two it flew down, allowing the viewers to detect the reddishness of a Hudsonian Godwit.
Passerines over the past 3 days--both Kinglets, Redstart, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Fox Sp., Am.Tree Sp., Catbird, et al This past week (Oct.25-31) has been superb for excellent views of Rough-legged Hawks. Below is a list of the sightings for Oct.31. with totals for Oct.25-31 to its right, AND in brackets the total since Aug.14. Turkey Vulture 6 52 (1141) Osprey - - (86) Bald Eagle - 1 (38) N.Harrier 2 8 (102) Sharp-shinned 4 9 (889) Cooper's 2 8 (87) N.Goshawk 1 5 (13) Red-shouldered - 1 (18) Broad-winged - - (895) Red-tailed 11 52 (525) Rough-legged 18 99 (111) Golden Eagle - - (7) Am.Kestrel - - (446) Merlin - - (40) Peregrine - 2 (31) Unidentified - 3 (140) TOTAL 44 240 (4578) Doug Lockrey, coordinator CMRW
