The bright blue sky and calm northwesterly wind predicated few visible migrating raptors on Sun. Nov.14. The early AM birders enjoyed great views of the Golden-crowned Sparrow--every 15 minutes; but then the bird appeared only 2X between 1030 and 1330, after which he came forth on his "regular" intervals. I figure we have had at least 1000 visitors in the past 9 days.
Adult and immature N.Shrikes were seen 3 or 4 times each. 5 Rusty Blackbirds came on to the path and in the overhead trees in mid-AM. Migrating raptors- only 16-- 3 TV, 1 Sharp-shinned, 1 Cooper's, 7 Red-tailed, 4 Rough-legged, along with several perched and low-flying "residents". 401 exit at Salem (east of the old Harwood exit), south to Bayly, east through LakeRidge to the first street(Hall's Rd.), south to the second roadside parking area. Doug Lockrey, coordinator CMRW
