Just heard about a Black-billed Magpie seen on the Post Woods Trail, just north of the Sparrow Field heading south. It was seen at 11:20 but only by 2 birders, but hopefully it will be reported again soon. The description of both the bird and its sound, made it seem like a correct identification.
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