There is one Cave and one Cliff Swallow presently at Bate Island. The Cave Swallow was just seen flying west up the channel between Bate Island and the island to the south. Both birds were feeding low over the rapids in nice lighting conditions. An alternate plumage male Barrow's Goldeneye is also present.
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