Torrential rains today did not deter the hearty birders in the area. Many were out early (not me) and tipped me off to a reasonable fallout on the Nature Trail and Stop Sign Trail at the Bashakill. I personally only had a dozen species of warbler, highlighted by a nice Tennessee Warbler. Most species were in good number. Many Scarlet Tanagers were quite a sight. Scott Baldinger tipped me off to a GRAY CHEEKED THRUSH that showed well with two Swainson's Thrush. Others had both Cerulean and Cape May Warbler. Up county, some new birds came in and others remained that I thought would have left. A yearling Snow Goose grazing on the Neversink Reservoir dam with a pair of Canada Geese was a surprise. The nine White-winged Scoters continued for their second day at Kiamesha Lake. Back at my place in Yankee Lake, the RED-HEADED WOODPECKER was missing in action during the early morning rains, but was back in his usual spot by twelve pm. Thanks to Curt McDermott for the tip this morning. John Haas
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