New arrivals have been slow although orioles and grosbeaks have been numerous and grand fun. No fancy thrushes but Veery and Wood Thrushes singing steadily which is a big improvement over recent years. On the 19th we had Willow Flycatcher arrive followed on Friday by Alder. That brings the yard arrivals to 98 for the year and we've yet to see Kingbird, cuckoos and late warblers. Sadly, surrounding agribusiness level farming has extirpated Grasshopper, Vesper and Savannah sparrows as well as decimating many hedgerow species. All used to be reliable here. -- John and Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett,NY 14818-9626 N 42 26.611' W 76 45.492' Website: http://www.empacc.net/~kestrelhaven/ "Conserve and Create Habitat"
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