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3 Jul Common Eiders - Eastern Point, Groton [James Restivo ] 3 Jul Pre Migration Gathering [Paul Desjardins ] 03 Jul Mansfield Center [Jo-Anne Roberts ] 3 Jul Am Oystercatchers [Lemmon ] 3 Jul "New" Piping Plover location [] 3 Jul Peregrines and a TV observation [] 3 Jul Pachaug State Forest 7/2/09 [Brian Hiller ] 03 Jul On This Day (7/3) [Dennis Varza ] 3 Jul windsor sighting [Joseph Valenti ] 2 Jul grassland birds [greg hanisek ] 2 Jul White-throated Sparrow [The Audubon Shop ] 02 Jul On This Day (7/2) [Dennis Varza ] 1 Jul TRW and yard activity [] 1 Jul Re: Nest predation [] 01 Jul OT: Not a bird but a Box Turtle [] 1 Jul Re: Willets galore in flooded Great Meadows [Chris Elphick ] 1 Jul CACC [] 1 Jul Re: Nest predation ["COMINS, Patrick" ] 1 Jul Nest predation [Shelley Harms ] 1 Jul South Windsor Sedge Wren ["paul cianfaglione" ] 01 Jul Coastal Center Parking Lot closed for Holiday Weekend [] 1 Jul GRRRR - trying link again Trumans Meadow [] 1 Jul 6/30 - Bethlehem, Goshawk and Bobolinks ["John Marshall" ] 1 Jul Longshore-Westport [Tina and Peter Green ] 01 Jul On This Day (7/1) [Dennis Varza ] 01 Jul July in General [Dennis Varza ] 01 Jul June Weather [Dennis Varza ] 30 Jun A Smile [Dennis Varza ] 30 Jun Willets galore in flooded Great Meadows [Frank Mantlik ] 30 Jun Notes on bird numbers from a NH hike ["David Provencher" ] 1 Jul Westport Sightings [Tina and Peter Green ] 30 Jun tree swallows gathering [Art Gingert ] 30 Jun Least Tern chicks, Milford Pt, CACC [Stephen Spector ] 30 Jun Sandy Pt. terns [MARIA STOCKMAL ] 30 Jun Hammo, 6-30-09 [] 30 Jun Trumans meadow, Coventry - link [] 30 Jun Re: My first Hummer!! [] 30 Jun Osprey question [Tom de Boor ] 30 Jun Lesser Black-backed Gull [Dennis Varza ] 30 Jun FW: [capecodbirds] Re: Violet-crowned Hummingbird in Virginia [Tina and Peter Green ] 29 Jun On This Day (6/30) [Dennis Varza ] 29 Jun Truman's Meadow, Coventry, 6-29-09 [] 29 Jun Milford Point 6-28 [] 29 Jun New Haven Bird Club July Field Trip Revision [Larry Bausher ] 29 Jun Fwd: Voluntown Yellow-throated Warbler [Robert Jones ] 29 Jun Bald Eagle Greenwich [James McLoughlin ] 29 Jun skimmers & l-t ducks [Frank Mantlik ] 29 Jun Swallows are migrating along the coast.... [] 29 Jun My first Hummer!!! [Barbara Garrett ] 29 Jun McLean Game Refuge, 6/27 ["paul cianfaglione" ] 29 Jun Scarlet tanager singing question [John D Babington ] 29 Jun Hammonassett Saturday Birds [] 29 Jun And I forgot another tidbit ["COMINS, Patrick" ] 29 Jun Manchester nighthawk? ["COMINS, Patrick" ] 28 Jun Nighthawk [Mark Aronson ] 29 Jun CTBirds is back [Roy Harvey ] 28 Jun King Eider continues at Hammonasset State Park ["David Provencher" ] 29 Jun Yellow Headed Black Bird [] 29 Jun On This Day (6/9) [Dennis Varza ] 28 Jun While Gardening [Mark Aronson ] 28 Jun Winter Wren Breeding - "Coastal" New Haven [Steve Mayo ] 28 Jun On This Day (6/28) [Dennis Varza ] 28 Jun Re: Winter Wren Breeding [] 28 Jun Warbler sounds ["Robert Maleski" ] 27 Jun Winter Wren Breeding [Shaun Martin ] 27 Jun Roseate Terns Harkness Memorial Park Waterford ["David Provencher" ] 27 Jun Voluntown Yellow-throated Warbler [Robert Jones ] 27 Jun Long-tailed Ducks [Dennis Varza ] 27 Jun TERNS ["Kris Johnson" ] 27 Jun Sandy Pt terns from Thurs 6/25 [Nick Bonomo ] 27 Jun My bird has already been identified! [Barbara Garrett ] 27 Jun Can you help me ID a bird? [Barbara Garrett ] 27 Jun rare Icelandic bird [] 27 Jun Purple Martins [] 27 Jun Winter Wren - Weston [] 27 Jun On This Day (6/27) [Dennis Varza ] Subject: Common Eiders - Eastern Point, Groton From: James Restivo <jbird7480 AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:58:06 -0400 >From James Restivo: 7/3-Groton, Eastern Point-9 female COMMON EIDERS flying east towards Avery Point. James Restivo Somerville, MA _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Pre Migration Gathering From: Paul Desjardins <paul.desjardins2 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 15:32:14 -0400 Paul Desjardins Phone: (860) 623-3696 paul.desjardins2 AT gmail.com This afternoon along the Farmington River in the Poquonock section of Windsor at least 104 Northern Rough Winged Swallows. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Mansfield Center From: Jo-Anne Roberts <jmrcnslt AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:13:06 -0400 Just saw my first ever Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. I also have a handful (3-4) fledgling Hummingbirds. They're hovering in front of the sunroom window not quite knowing what to do/where to go. At least the male HB isn't chasing them away as he normally does to the females perched at the feeders. Fledgling Cardinals and fledgling tufted titmouse have also arrived. I just looked over to the suet feeders and counted 6 woodpeckers on the top of the garage waiting their turn. Have the normal, Cardinals, Rose breasted Grosbeaks, hairies, downies and red bellied woodpeckers, tufted titmouse. A black capped chickadee that look like he was having a bad cap day - could it be a fledgling? I'll have to get a better look. I can't tell yet if the Carolina Wren eggs have hatched. I avoid the front door where the hanging basket with the nest is. The adult has been in and out of the garden all day. Enjoying the rainy afternoon. Jo-Anne Mansfield Center _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Am Oystercatchers From: Lemmon <lemmon AT snet.net> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:26:36 -0700 (PDT) from Brian Lemmon and Bob McManus 7/3/09, Madison - Tuxis Island, 3 pair of Am Oystercatcher, each pair has 1 chick, as seen today from our kayak. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: "New" Piping Plover location From: Chasbarnard AT aol.com Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 12:42:47 EDT This morning, thanks to a tip and some help from Dave Zawisha, I observed 4 recently hatched (but not yet fledged) Piping Plovers with one adult plover at a mainland site farther West in Fairfield County than I have ever observed a Piping Plover nest site before. I don't want to disclose the exact location, for obvious reasons. It is a surprising location and there has never been string fencing erected there, to my knowledge. Suffice it to say that the nest location is between Bridgeport and Darien. Dave told me that he has seen Piping Plovers there annually for the last few years while he was fishing. Perhaps they also nest on the mainland all the way down to Greenwich, but I am unaware of it if they do. I reported this site to Miley Bull and Julie Victoria by email. There were tons of "sand eels" in the water near shore, but not a tern in sight. Cormorants were feasting on them though. On the way home, we stopped in Fairfield at the Pine Creek Saltmarsh area. There, we were very surprised to see 2 Gray Fox -out in the open in daylight - at the far end of the soccer field along the marsh edge. This was only the 2nd time that I have ever seen Gray Fox - coyotes and the occasional Red Fox are the more usual sightings for me. Charlie Barnard Stratford **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585087x1201462804/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Peregrines and a TV observation From: David.F.Provencher AT dom.com Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:08:44 -0400 The Peregrine Falcons at Millstone Power Station in Waterford have fledged 2 young. I also saw one of the Goldstar Bridge Peregrines sitting on a light fixture at 9am this morning. Being at the apex of the bridge, the bird could be said to be either in Groton or New London at that moment. I suppose based on its orientation, one could say the back of the bird was in New London and the front of the bird was in Groton! Wednesday as I was leaving home a rain shower was starting. As I was driving past the power lines that run behind the condos I saw a Turkey Vulture atop the cell tower that nestles among the transmission lines. It was taking advantage of the rain shower to bathe. The bird was holding its wings out and forward, very much the way a Reddish Egret does at times when foraging. It also had arched its back and neck and elevated it tail to allow the rain to get to all its feathers. The arch of the back was very very pronounced and the tail was really pointed at an odd angle. Overall the vulture presented a remarkable appearance and the pose was one I've never seen executed to such an extreme degree. Of course I didn't have any of my cameras with me. Dave CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message contains information which may be legally confidential and or privileged and does not in any case represent a firm ENERGY COMMODITY bid or offer relating thereto which binds the sender without an additional express written confirmation to that effect. The information is intended solely for the individual or entity named above and access by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Pachaug State Forest 7/2/09 From: Brian Hiller <mudbat13 AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:17:18 -0400 During yesterday’s daytime rabbit telemetry in Pachaug State Forest in North Stonington there was a lot of bird activity. Although I’ve been hearing several males calling each time I go, yesterday was the first time I was able to actually see two different male Hooded Warblers (I saw a female too). Here are some of the other species I encountered: Hooded warbler- 3 Red-eyed vireo- 8 Wood Thrush- 5 Eastern Towhee- 7 Worm-eating warbler- 3 Black and White warbler- 2 American robin- 3 Northern Parula- 3 Gray Catbird- 4 Chipping Sparrow- 3 Tufted Titmouse- 5 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher- 2 Northern Cardinal- 1 Veery- 1 Ovenbird- 1 White-eyed vireo- 1 Yellow-throated vireo- 1 Baltimore oriole- 1 Whip-poor-will- 1 (calling briefly) Common yellowthroat- 1 Cedar waxwing- 2 Brown-headed cowbird- 1 Black-capped Chickadee- 5 Downy woodpecker- 4 During last night's telemtery there were a total of 5 Whip-poor-wills calling. Last week at this location I watched two different birds hawking insects from less than 15 feet away. Brian Hiller Willimantic _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: On This Day (7/3) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:33:44 -0400 1876 Red-headed Woodpecker Portland 1999 Wilson's Phalarope Stratford Access Rd. Pool 2000 Fork-tailed Flycatcher Windham, Windham airport 2001 Royal Tern Milford, Milford Pt. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: windsor sighting From: Joseph Valenti <joevalentis AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:22:13 -0700 (PDT) My cousin was talking to me yesterday about an interesting sighting at work..
He noticed some swallows chasing a Northern Harrier??????? I have heard that
they are uncommon in CT this time of year, I asked him if he saw the white
rump, and he said thats how he knew what it was!! So if this interests anyone,
he saw the bird on Marshall Phelps Road in Windsor...
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Subject: grassland birdsFrom: greg hanisek <ctgregh AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:31:00 -0700 (PDT) >From Greg Hanisek 7/2 Watertown, Gustafson's Orchard - 1 female AM. KESTREL, c 30 BOBOLINKS, 3 E. Meadowlarks Also a few Bobolinks at Anderson Road, Morris, and Hard Hill Road, Bethlehem _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: White-throated Sparrow From: The Audubon Shop <birdshop AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:14:17 -0400 From Jay Gunther via Jerry Connolly: 7/2 - Madison yard -- WHITE-THROATED SPARROW (just one) seen daily for a couple of weeks. Very unusual for so. CT in summer. The Audubon Shop 907 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT 06443 203-245-9056 US toll free 888-505-9056 fax 203-245-8235 www.theaudubonshop.com email:birdshop AT sbcglobal.net (preferred) Shop Hours: M-Sat 10am-5pm ET Sundays 12-4pm ET _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: On This Day (7/2) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:14:59 -0400 1887 Swallow-tailed Kite Lyme 1907 Barn Owl Meriden 1951 Northern Bobwhite Guilford, Great Hill 1993 White-winged Scoter Milford, Milford Pt. 1993 Long-tailed Duck Milford, Milford Pt. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: TRW and yard activity From: <recoverywing AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:44:52 -0400 CT Birders - The mulberries, service berries and cherry trees have had lots of action lately. Yesterday I watched a chase between two stunning male tanagers over fruit rights. Today one spent some time in the service berry out front. I have been hearing a tanager resume singing here as well. My guess for the singing, the young fledged. The chimney swifts in our chimney hatched five young over the weekend, the bluebirds hatched round two, and the phoebes in the TRW pavilion are on round two as well. The pewee has been singing again as well as the redstart and common yellow throat. The only reason I am still up is I have a Yellow- Throated Vireo with me for overnight care that came in to TRW. Fed a diet of prune juice, raw egg white and wheat germ for four days. For any interested parties , NOT a good choice. If you have to feed an immature passerine, small mealworms or crickets, killed, then dipped in water is a good emergency food easily found at Petco. It is a swallow year for us at TRW with Tree, Barn, Northern Rough -Winged and Bank all in rehab at this time, So far only one Cliff from Bloomfield, although I am told there are less present breeding there this year. I am on a steep learning curve with the NRW and BASW as they are immature and I have never raised them before. Fledglings noted in last two weeks - Tree swallows - 5 fledged last Sunday and Monday Song sparrows Red -winged blackbirds Baltimore orioles Grackles Catbirds mockingbird Robins - round two Rose -Breasted Grosbeak Tufted titmice Chipping sparrows Jayne Amico/Southington - _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Re: Nest predation From: <jtriana1 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:51:44 -0400 There are the likely suspects, but then it could be a variety of animals
that you wouldn't expect.
Last week I attended a conference on urban wildlife at UMass. A woman from
Florida (Christine Stracey) did a study to see if mockingbirds were more
successful nesting in urban areas vs. rural areas. She set up cameras and
DVR's by a variety of nests to see if and what predated them. Among the
culprits were Cooper's Hawks, Swallow-tailed Kites, snakes (eggs and
nestlings with mom sitting right on the nest), a house cat (eggs), and a
flying squirrel (eggs). It turned out that urban mockingbirds were more
successful and less predated than their rural cousins although there were 3x
as many avian predators in urban areas than rural areas. She hypothesized
that this might be due by urban avian predators being satiated with other
foods in cities that they don't get in rural areas. In other words, if you
are a crow in a city, it is easier to go dumpster diving for a free meal
rather than fight off a pesky mockingbird parent.
Along these same lines....about 10 years ago in either the Journal of
Wildlife Mgt. or the Wilson Bulletin, there was a study looking at what
predated grassland bird nests in the midwest. That researcher set up still
cameras to see "whodunit". One shot caught a deer having an egg breakfast.
Another showed the dramatic attack of a thirteen-lined squirrel on a adult
sparrow as it sat on its nest.
Lastly, this Saturday in our backyard we had a chickadee nest in a nest box
on our garden post. My eldest daughter saw a House Sparrow on it early in
the morning. I told her to go out and chase him off. We went out several
times that morning before we had to leave for a couple hours. When I got
back, I saw the male House Sparrow on the box again and chased him away. A
few minutes later I saw one of the adult chickadees go into the box with
some food and exit a couple seconds later....with the same food. Bad sign.
I went out and opened the box to find it empty. Note - there had been 5
nestlings on Thursday. I closed the box, turned around, and found the
bodies of three of the nestlings on the lawn within 30' of the box. Looking
around, I could find pieces of the nest lining all around as well.
Bottom line is that it is a tough world out there. Many things could be a
threat that you wouldn't think of. Some (like the SOB House Sparrows) don't
even do it to feed their young, but just kill for the fun of it.
Thanks,
JT
John Triana
Prospect
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[mailto:ctbirds-bounces AT lists.ctbirding.org] On Behalf Of Shelley Harms
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 12:23 PM
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Subject: [CT Birds] Nest predation
Hi CT Birders -
I'm seeing a depressing amount of nest predation. Hooded mergansers were
nesting in our wood duck house - something opened it up and split the eggs &
strewed the nest everywhere.
My neighbors found a ruffed grouse sitting on her nest. When they brought
me to see it, there were feathers & eggshells scattered about.
I just found an adorable little red-eyed vireo nest with three eggs. The
next day, eggs and bird were gone.
Is it me? When I find a nest, so do the raccoons & blue jays?
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Subject: OT: Not a bird but a Box TurtleFrom: streatham2003 AT aol.com Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:32:43 -0400 Hi All, I was thrilled to find an Eastern Box Turtle digging a nest in the yard this morning. Picture on my blog at http://underclearskies.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/digging-my-yard/ Seems like they are a species of special concern in Connecticut. Anyone ever built a cage to protect turtle nests - wondering if I should do this and what the requirements would be or do I just leave as is? Any thoughts? Luke Tiller Wilton _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Re: Willets galore in flooded Great Meadows From: Chris Elphick <elphick AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:55:00 -0700 (PDT) Frank (and others), The tides lately have consistently been well above predictions - even without immediate downpours, there has been so much rain in the region that river flows are undoubtedly up (and soils are probably well saturated, exacerbating run-off). This link should give you the actual vs. predicted heights for Bridgeport for the last week: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/cgi-bin-mp/data_plot.cgi?mins=&datum=6&unit=0&stn=8467150&bdate=20090624&edate=20090701&data_type=wl&relative=&type=Tide%20Data&shift=d&plot_size=large&relative=&wl_sensor_hist=W1&plot_backup= It appears that the evening tide on 30th was a good 25-30 cm (i.e., +/- a foot) above prediction. Our experience is that this is not too unusually when it is rainy in June, though the highest tides often happen at night when we can't see them. Good times to see rails ... does bad things to bird nests though. A precursor of what we can perhaps expect from sea-level rise. If the above link doesn't work, you can go to this site, pick the station you want and then adjust time frame, etc. on the page it takes you to: http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/station_retrieve.shtml?type=Tide+Data Chris Chris Elphick Storrs, CT elphick AT sbcglobal.net _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: CACC From: Katz1449 AT aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:39:38 EDT >From Bev Propen Orange partly cloudy, 74, mid tide receding. 10AM-1PM The osprey chicks are getting quite large. the female fed the chicks a fish from about 10:30AM-11:45AM. 2 of the 3 chicks are actively flapping their wings and bouncing on the nest. There were 3 Purple martins , first in their martin house seen from the observation platform. Around 11AM I saw the 3 in the exposed mud outside the coastal center marsh windows picking up bits of muddy grasses & twigs and heading back to the martin house. 2 mockingbirds, catbirds, about 20 robins, grackles, house sparrows, house finches, 3 tree swallows, 3 mourning doves, 1 cardinal, 1 snowy egret, 3 Great egrets, mute swans, 1 cormorant, 2 Eastern Kingbirds, 1 F. Baltimore Oriole, heard 1 Orchard oriole singing, **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Re: Nest predation From: "COMINS, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:31:50 -0400 Predation is not at all uncommon in the natural world and is one reason that adequate habitat is needed to produce enough offspring of a given species to allow some of those young to grow up and reproduce. Subadult mortality is also a huge factor in many species. Additionally, higher quality habitat can reduce predation pressure, e.g. distance from edge of habitat, more choices for nesting site, less cats and other human-adapted predators... One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes we can lead predators to the nests we find, through scent trails or by making an actual path to a nest, or an opportunistic predator watching us go to a nest, which is one reason to avoid close approach to active nests. Sometimes we have to help matters a bit as in the case of predator exclosures for Piping Plovers or predator guards for nest box poles, but in many cases there isn't much we can do (keep cats indoors though!). Patrick Patrick M. Comins Director of Bird Conservation Audubon Connecticut pcomins AT audubon.org http://iba.audubon.org/iba/viewState.do?state=US-CT Audubon Center at Bent of the River 185 East Flat Hill Road Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: (203)264-5098 x305 or 203-267-6732 x305 Fax: (203)264-6332 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Nest predation From: Shelley Harms <shelleyharms AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:22:30 -0700 (PDT) Hi CT Birders -
I'm seeing a depressing amount of nest predation.
Hooded mergansers were nesting in our wood duck house - something opened it up
and split the eggs & strewed the nest everywhere.
My neighbors found a ruffed grouse sitting on her nest. When they brought me
to see it, there were feathers & eggshells scattered about.
I just found an adorable little red-eyed vireo nest with three eggs. The next
day, eggs and bird were gone.
Is it me? When I find a nest, so do the raccoons & blue jays?
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Subject: South Windsor Sedge WrenFrom: "paul cianfaglione" <pcianfaglione AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:28:55 -0400 7/1 South Windsor - 1 SEDGE WREN (very vocal in an extensive wet South Windsor meadow). Unfortunately, I can not reveal the location that this bird was found since it is on private farmland. I did take a couple photos that can be seen at http://picasaweb.google.com/paulgcianfaglione/sedgewren If this website does not work I'll post another later. Paul Cianfaglione Canton _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Coastal Center Parking Lot closed for Holiday Weekend From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:17:09 -0400 Hi All, Just a reminder. As usual, the Coastal Center grounds and parking lot will be closed to the public?from 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, until 9 a.m., Monday, July 6, and the gate will be locked for the weekend.?Fireworks are?Friday night, and a Police officer will be on duty?at the base of Francis St. for the evening to keep everyone off the "plover bar." Thank you for helping to reduce stress?on the terns and shorebirds.?? Also, please?stay off the Plover Bar during the nesting season. The less traffic the better. We have at least 5 pairs of nesting Piping Plovers, Least Terns, and American Oystercatchers?in the area, as well as 1000's of migrating shorebirds. It is difficult to keep the general public off the bars, let's not add stress from birders and fishermen.? Thanks...? Frank Gallo _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: GRRRR - trying link again Trumans Meadow From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:05:40 EDT I can't imagine why this link is getting converted to gobbledegook but I'll try sending it one more time. Its messed up in the digest but fine in the individual post. You may have to remove characters from beginning or end of the first 1: _http://www.photoshop.com/user/mntncougar/?trackingid=BTAGC&galleryid=63b4fc 4be94542368292dfcb27f322b6&wf=share_ (http://www.photoshop.com/user/mntncougar/?trackingid=BTAGC&galleryid=63b4fc4be94542368292dfcb27f322b6&wf=share) If that doesn't work try this: http://tinyurl.com/trumanmeadow or this: http://www.photoshop.com/user/mntncougar/?trackingid=BTAGC&galleryid=63b4fc4 be94542368292dfcb27f322b6&wf=share or this: _http://preview.tinyurl.com/trumanmeadow_ (http://preview.tinyurl.com/trumanmeadow) Otherwise, email me for the link if you want. Don Morgan Coventry **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: 6/30 - Bethlehem, Goshawk and Bobolinks From: "John Marshall" <John.Marshall AT nasdaqomx.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:51:24 -0400 >From John Marshall: 06/30 - Bethlehem, Kasson Rd, Swendsen Farm Preserve - NORTHERN GOSHAWK, 5 BOBOLINKs. The Goshawk was a beautiful adult that stayed teed up on a bare branch for about 10 minutes until diving Tree Swallows chased it away. John Marshall Watertown _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Longshore-Westport From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:35:59 +0000
7/1-Westport
Behind Longshore Inn between Kitts Island and Hendricks Point-3 Long-tailed
Ducks continue,1 Great Egret,a pair of Brown Thrashers at the water's edge in
the bushes
Across from E.R.Strait Marina(in Longshore Park)-1 Little Blue Heron,1 Great
Egret,1 Orchard Oriole
Compo Beach-1 Greater Yellowlegs
Tina Green
Westport
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Subject: On This Day (7/1)From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:58:04 -0400 Long-eared Owl 1885 Litchfield Long-tailed Duck 1928 Fairfield, Fairfield Beach Horned Grebe 1928 Fairfield, Beach Wilson's Storm Petrel 1970 Bridgeport, Port Jefferson Ferry Long-eared Owl 1990 Guilford, Falkner's Island Long-tailed Duck 1991 Milford, Merwin Pt. Caspian Tern 1992 Norwalk Purple Gallinule 1995 Guilford 1 to 28 Red-throated Loon 1997 Milford, Milford Pt. White-faced Ibis 1998 Madison, Hammonasset St. Pk Northern Shoveler 1999 West Hartford 1 to 20 Lesser Black-backed Gull 1999 Manchester, Landfill Evening Grosbeak 1999 Winchester, Eastford 1 to 15 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: July in General From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:43:54 -0400 Hi Folks For the Month of July I have records for 260 species. These are records for the entire month of July. I will dispose of them today Red-headed Woodpecker 1909 New Haven Glaucous Gull 1985 Milford, Milford Pt. Black Scoter 1987 Madison, Hammonasset St. Pk. Swallow-tailed Kite 1991 Mansfield Wilson's Storm-Petrel 1995 Groton, Avery Pt. // Madison, Hammonasset St. Pk. American Wigeon 1998 Stamford Holly Pond Northern Bobwhite 1999 Watertown Common Moorhen 1999 New Milford Red-headed Woodpecker 1999 Winchester Dennis Varza Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: June Weather From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:21:28 -0400 Hi Folks Everyone knows it has been a cold and wet June. But, How cold and wet? This data is for Sikorsky Airport in Stratford, Average temperature is 62.6° Departure from normal -2.4° Average high temperature is 76.5° this year it is 71.5° Average low temperature is 59.2° this year it is 59.3° Average Rainfall 3.57 in. Departure from normal + 2.85 or a monthly total of 6.42 in. 2 days of an inch or more, 2 days of 0.5 to 1 inch 6 days of 0.1 to 0.5 inch 7 days of 0.01 to 0.1 inch Rainfall can be highly local and inland generally gets more rain The record max for June is 9.53 inches in 1989 The record min for June is 0.41 inches in 1986 Dennis Varza Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: A Smile From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:46:47 -0400 Hi Folks In reading an old Bird Lore, I stumbled across this and it brought a smile. I don't know why. Bird Lore Vol 30 Page 182 Ejected A Bluebird in a bird-box sat, Warbling and contented, When in flew Jennie Wren and cried "Get out, this house is wrented" George Lear Dennis Varza Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Willets galore in flooded Great Meadows From: Frank Mantlik <mantlik AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:31:55 -0700 (PDT) Tonight (6/30 at 7:30pm) on the way home, I drove down Rt 113 in Stratford near the airport and was astonished to see the Great Meadows Marsh completely flooded (except for the few phragmites hammocks). The phase of the moon (1/2 moon) and the lack of the predicted severe thunderstorms (though skies looked threatening) said that the water level shouldn't have been this high. I did a scan with bins and scope and tallied: 45 WILLETS, including two chicks (1/3 the size of adults) on the highest blades of spartina grass. The rare flood stage allowed for a pretty accurate breeding season count. 1 GREATER YELLOWLEGS 5 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERONS 2 BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERONS And at Short Beach, there were 50+ LAUGHING GULLS, many more Ring-billeds, and about 35 COMMON TERNS. Frank MantlikStratford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Notes on bird numbers from a NH hike From: "David Provencher" <davidprovencher AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:02:07 -0400 A few weeks ago I posted a note about a hike I did up Mt. Moosilauke in New Hampshire on 5/30. I wrote that I was surprised by the low number of Swainson's Thrushes I heard. Well on June 15/16 I hiked the Kilkenny Ridge further north in the White Mountains. I climbed up Mt Cabot and stayed overnight and I then hiked Mt. Waumbek on the 16th. I covered a total of about 19 miles in the mountains and I have to say the number of Swainson's Thrushes I heard and saw was very reassuring. It's fascinating to experience the progression of species as you climb. At low elevation you hear Wood Thrush and perhaps Veery. Then Hermit Thrush soon takes over as you climb. When spruces start to become more numerous at mid elevations the Swainson's Thrushes become dominant and the Hermit Thrushes are left behind. Finally at around 3,500 feet (give or take) when it's all spruces, Bicknell's Thrushes start to show up. I was very pleased to encounter many Swainson's Thrushes on this hike as well as quite a few Bicknell's Thrushes as well as many Yellow-bellied Flycatchers. Blackpoll Warblers, Black-throated Green Warblers, and Black-throated Blue Warblers were simply abundant along the way. You can check out more about the hikes, Bicknell's Thrush, and a mountain breeding bird survey at my blog "Naturally New England" at http://naturallynewengland.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Westport Sightings From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 01:53:43 +0000 6/30-Westport-In my yard in the Catalpa tree-1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Compo Beach this evening with Luke Tiller-100+ Laughing Gulls flying west towards the Norwalk Islands Tina Green Westport _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: tree swallows gathering From: Art Gingert <artgingert AT optonline.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:39:48 -0400 6/28 Sharon White Hollow Valley (Gavell Cabin Road)
Most tree swallow broods have fledged from nest boxes in
the Northwest Corner, as of the last week of June (though some
linger) and both adults and young birds have begun to flock in open
country, preparing for migration. Fritz Mueller and I observed
(surprisingly to us) some
150+ tree swallows soaring, hunting and perching on powerlines near
White Hollow Swamp yesterday evening. It was like a NJ coast scene
from late August, come early!
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Subject: Least Tern chicks, Milford Pt, CACCFrom: Stephen Spector <charsjs AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:14 -0700 (PDT) Dear Birders: At the CT Audubon Coastal Center a pair of very young Least Tern chicks are being tended by adults on Piping Plover spit (the spit off of Francis Street). Because the Terns' situation is quite fragile, it would be great--and much appreciated by all the Piping Plover monitors--if people would avoid the area, or at least give the Least Terns a wide berth. Thanks, Steve & Charla Spector _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Sandy Pt. terns From: MARIA STOCKMAL <m.stockmal AT snet.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:14:02 -0700 (PDT) This is just a thought about why there aren't any Least and Common Terns nesting at Sandy Pt. On and off since I started monitoring Piping Plovers in mid April there has been a Peregrin Falcon present. The first few times it was a banded adult bird but last Sunday it was a banded juvenile. The falcon(s) perches on a fence post of the nesting area and sits there for long periods of time and is usually still there when I leave. I observed twice Least and/or Common Terns dive bombing the falcon and it would leave only to return again a short time later and perch again. This is the first year the falcon has be prevalent. Maria Stockmal Branford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Hammo, 6-30-09 From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:35:17 EDT Relatively quiet today, but still a nice variety of birds. From the new observation platform east of Willards Island, still many nesting LEAST TERNS on the barrier dune toward the Moraine Trail, and I saw 2 fluffy white nestlings, 1 being fed by an adult. Nestling is probably a misnomer, since they were both running around in the sand. At the east end of the Moraine trail I observed 4 Common Loons swimming on the harbor side of the line of rocks that extends to the east. They were all staying quite close together and it appeared to me that there were 2 adults and 2 juveniles, a little smaller and more mottled. I saw no sign of either the King Eider or the Surf Scoters, in fact nothing at all in the water on the sound side. It was a bit choppy with a stiff southeast wind. I saw no sign of the Cattle Egret(s). Location: Hammo BSP Observation date: 6/30/09 Number of species: 42 American Black Duck 8 Mallard 2 Common Loon 4 Double-crested Cormorant X Great Egret X Snowy Egret 3 Little Blue Heron 2 Glossy Ibis 4 Osprey 8 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Killdeer 4 Willet X gull sp. X Least Tern 50 Common Tern 6 Mourning Dove X Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Blue Jay 6 American Crow 4 Purple Martin X Tree Swallow X Barn Swallow X House Wren 1 Marsh Wren 2 American Robin X Gray Catbird X Northern Mockingbird 3 Brown Thrasher 1 European Starling X Cedar Waxwing 20 Yellow Warbler 3 Common Yellowthroat X Chipping Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow 5 Northern Cardinal 2 Red-winged Blackbird X Common Grackle X House Finch 6 American Goldfinch 4 Don Morgan Coventry **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Trumans meadow, Coventry - link From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:07:40 EDT Hmmmmmmmm - the link in my post was good when I sent it. Looks like things are still not all well at our listserve. I'll try again: http://www.photoshohttp://www.http://www.http://www.phttp:&galleryid=gallery id=Subject: Re: My first Hummer!! From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:57:52 EDT Congratulations, Barbara! We actually get two influxes of hummers in the state. The first, of course, is when the migrants return, from early April to late May. The second starts right about now, when the nestlings from the early breeders have fledged and are driven away from the parents' territories. It's quite likely your bird is a juvenile (male or female look the same), looking for a nice place with a good food supply to spend the summer. Last year I found an active hummer nest in August, but that was obviously a second nesting or a bird that had not been successful in the spring. Of course yours could just be a wandering bird. I noticed in your earlier post that you mentioned that you had one feeder. As you can see now, that works, but generally you have better success if you can put up two or three. If more than one bird arrives they will fight forever over one feeder. Of course, if there are other feeders nearby, that will solve the problem. Hummers are wonderful creatures, and I hope you enjoy watching it. Don Morgan Coventry **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Osprey question From: Tom de Boor <tomdb2 AT aol.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:10:31 -0400 > > So here's a question out for all those who think everything's genetically > driven and purely adaptive. I've noticed "my" Ospreys, who basically nest > in my backyard, are in the habit of soaring over dry land (i.e. no > opportunities for food) and issuing a series of calls where the object seems > to be to make each call a little higher than the next. They aren't close > enough to hear each others' calls--it's clearly a solo performance, but > what's up? Are they trying to practice fitness (the higher an Osprey can > go, the more fit he/she is?) against some future date? Or are they just > singing out in what we would call joy? Tom de Boor Branford, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Lesser Black-backed Gull From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:29:50 -0400 Hi Folks Lesser Black-backed Gull The bird was a second or third year bird. The head and chest was white, belly dark. The back was mottled with brown and dark gray feathers. Fairfield Penfield Reef at 8:30 just before the reef was exposed. Dennis Varza Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: FW: [capecodbirds] Re: Violet-crowned Hummingbird in Virginia From: Tina and Peter Green <petermgreen AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:03:35 +0000 Thought this may be of interest.Keep an eye on those hummingbird feeders.You never know! Tina Green Westport I just checked Virginia birds (10 pm) and the bird was not seen today with continuous coverage. I'll be putting my hummer feeder up again tomorrow, as the western hummers are roaming again. Don't forget, we had a broad-billed on the Cape last year. Frank Caruso, Forestdale --- In capecodbirds AT yahoogroups.com, Mary KeleherSubject: On This Day (6/30) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:55:07 -0400 1916 Wilsons' Storm-Petrel Norwalk 1987 Caspian Tern Fairfield, Penfield Reef 1989 Lesser Yellowlegs Milford, Milford Pt. 1989 Long-tailed Duck Milford, Milford Pt. 1993 Evening Grosbeak Barkhamsted and Moriss 1994 Royal Tern Madison, Hammonasset St. Pk. 1997 Whimbrel Whindam. Windham Airport _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Truman's Meadow, Coventry, 6-29-09 From: Mntncougar AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:20:13 EDT I stopped at Truman's Meadow in Coventry this afternoon and found that the field is full of Bobolinks. I saw no sign of Meadowlarks, however. For a few minutes I had 12 males and 1 female teed up in front of me in the grass. I saw quite a few pale yellow looking birds flying around, and at first thought they might have been fledglings, but finally decided they were females. There was just 1 female that consistently teed up for me. I looked up to see 2 large birds circling at the opposite end of the field that turned out to be Black Vultures, with no accompanying TV's. Not a common sight and the first BLVU I have seen in Coventry, I think. There was a lot of activity up until 4 pm, after which it seemed to go quiet. Pictures at this link: http://www.photoshohttp://www.http://www.http://www.phttp:&galleryid=gallery id=Subject: Milford Point 6-28 From: <james.bair AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:26:24 -0400 >From Jim Bair: 6/28 Milford, Milford Point--Pretty quiet, near high tide with very high marsh water from all the rain. At least 16 Willet and 8 American Oystercatchers. Willet could be on the move already, though there might be the possibility that they were nesters in the marsh and came out to the sandbar because of the high water. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: New Haven Bird Club July Field Trip Revision From: Larry Bausher <LPBausher AT comcast.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:12:17 -0400 Folks, Please note the following slight revision to the July field trip to Station 43 and Great Pond Forest. An additional stop at the Rentschler Field grasslands will be included. The date, time, and meeting place are unchanged. Saturday, July 11, 7:00 AM: Station 43 and Great Pond State Forest. Free and open to the public. Join us as we go to several excellent birding locations in the CT central valley. Our first stop will be the grasslands near Rentschler Field in East Hartford. We may see Upland Sandpiper and Grasshopper Sparrow there. We’ll then head to Station 43, along the CT River in South Windsor. There, we’ll look for Least Bittern, Green Heron, Wood Duck and other freshwater wetland species. After a break for brunch, we’ll go to the Great Pond Forest in Simsbury. We’ll look for the Mississippi Kites that nested near there last year and have returned. Also, we can expect to see a number of interesting pond and woodland species. Meet at the commuter lot at 7:00 am on Route 68 in Wallingford, west of I-91 at Exit 15 (at the east end of Barnes Road). Leader: Chris Loscalzo: 203 389-6508 or closcalz AT optonline.net. Thanks, Larry Bausher, Publicity Director _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Fwd: Voluntown Yellow-throated Warbler From: Robert Jones <rtjone7 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:03:20 -0400 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Robert JonesSubject: Bald Eagle Greenwich From: James McLoughlin <jamesmclough AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:57:20 -0700 (PDT) 6/28 - around 4:00pm - Greenwich (Mianus River north of the Post Road) - While
kayaking along the river a Bald Eagle glided over us and landed on a tree
branch, where we viewed him or her for five to six minutes. Quite a sight! Is
this a common occurence for this part of CT?
James McLoughlin w/Mia Forte
Norwalk
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Subject: skimmers & l-t ducksFrom: Frank Mantlik <mantlik AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:24:40 -0700 (PDT) >From Frank Mantlik6/29 Stratford, Short Beach Park & Housatonic River, 6:15 am - 2 BLACK SKIMMERS, 7 LONG-TAILED DUCKS (number keeps growing), 22 Common Terns, 2 Gadwall _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Swallows are migrating along the coast.... From: peeplo AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:07 -0400 There were a pile of swallows moving?past the Coastal Center and Stratford Point today.? 2 Bank, 2 Tree, 15-20 Barn Swallows, and a possible Rough-winged that got away... Twan also saw 25 Barn and several Tree?Swallows at Stratford Point.? The?Long-tailed Duck?is still hanging around the point, and Twan saw a Caspian Tern today feeding with the Common Terns (about 25+) off Stratford Point this morning and again around 4:45 PM... it was last seen heading west towards Long Beach, but it would still be in?our area.?There are still a few Laughing Gulls around.?A Spotted Sandpiper was on the beach as was a Black-bellied Plover (I heard it fly over, Twan saw it in Stratford), but I'm not sure what plumage it was in...? Frank Gallo _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: My first Hummer!!! From: Barbara Garrett <barbaragarrett AT optonline.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:31:37 -0400 Hi everyone, This morning, 11AM to be exact, I had my first hummer at my feeder (which has been up since early April). Maybe my neighbor, Jim Voros, who told me he had a few coming by regularly, answered my request to "send one on over." I believe it is a female RT, as it has very little color. Barbara Garrett north Stamford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: McLean Game Refuge, 6/27 From: "paul cianfaglione" <pcianfaglione AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:48:57 -0400 6/27 Granby, McLean Game Refuge (Hartford Audubon/New Haven Bird Club Field Trip) - 1 NORTHERN GOSHAWK, 1 COOPER'S HAWK, 5 BLUE-HEADED VIREO, 1 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH, 2 HERMIT THRUSH, 3 BLACKBURNIAN WARBLER, 2 WORM-EATING WARBLER. 55 total species. Paul Cianfaglione, Chris Loscalzo and 14 birders. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Scarlet tanager singing question From: John D Babington <davewb07 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:47:31 -0700 (PDT) For the last week or so I have had a scarlet tanager singing behind my cottage here in Washington, CT. I thought it might be a bit late for a scarlet tanager to be singing in terms of it having breeding success this year, so was wondering if the scarlet tanager singing now was within the normal time frames for their breeding? Perhaps because of the rotten weather we have had in June this scarlet tanager is late in attempting breeding or perhaps this scarlet tanager lost a mate? David W Babington Washington, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Hammonassett Saturday Birds From: weatherwizard AT comcast.net Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:40:05 +0000 (UTC) Russ Laribee- Moodus,CT Osprey Cardinal Swallow Purple Martin Cedar Waxwing Catbird Grackle Purple Finch Mockingbird Mourning Dove Snowy Egret Spotted Sandpiper Killdeer Redwing Blackbird Comorant Goldfinch Robin Flicker _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: And I forgot another tidbit From: "COMINS, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:38:51 -0400 I also had two Black-crowned Night-Herons flying over I-691 in Meriden last night and a Black Vulture. I've only had a handful of Black-crowneds inland over the years. Wonder if they're nesting in a Great Blue colony somewhere in the area? Patrick Comins, Meriden. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.org _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Manchester nighthawk? From: "COMINS, Patrick" <PCOMINS AT audubon.org> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:31:20 -0400 Stopping by my mom's house in Manchester after the funeral last week, I twice thought I heard a Common Nighthawk peenting. I don't normally post such unconfirmed reports, but they used to nest on top of the factories on Pine Street or perhaps atop Washington School or another roof in the area, so if anyone is in that neighborhood (from the old Parkade to Hartford Road between Pine and Cooper Streets), please keep your eyes and ears open; there are a lot of flat roofs in that area. Common Nighthawks have become one of the rarest nesting birds in CT, so it would be nice to confirm if they are still there. Patrick Comins, Meriden. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Nighthawk From: Mark Aronson <markaronson AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:21:32 -0400 >From Mark Aronson 28 June - New Haven, Cottage Street between Livingston and Whitney - COMMON NIGHTHAWK - heard calling right this minute as I type 9:20 PM. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: CTBirds is back From: Roy Harvey <rmharvey AT snet.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:23:41 -0700 (PDT) Yesterday the server that hosts CTBirds (and the daily report) was down. It is back now, and as far as I know working properly. Messages sent to CTBirds yesterday were bounced. Whether they will appear depends on how the sender's email system handles bounces. A few messages are trickling in from yesterday when the sender's email kept trying. Sorry for the inconvenience, it was out of everyone's control. Good birding! Roy Harvey Beacon Falls, CT _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: King Eider continues at Hammonasset State Park From: "David Provencher" <davidprovencher AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:14:48 -0400 >From Dave and Janet Provencher with John Philip: 6/28/09 - Hammonasset State Park Madison - King Eider continues at end of moraine trail. High tide, Eider was present entire time of visit from 4pm till 6pm. If you go at the high tide be cautioned that getting to the moraine trail may require wading through about 10 to 12 inches of water. Other birds of note: Roseate Tern (1), Common Tern (12+), Least Tern (At least 35), Little Blue Heron (1), American Oystercatcher (4) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Yellow Headed Black Bird From: etbchs AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:09:42 -0400 Last year in late May I reported a possible sighting of a YHBB. I had no photos and all on the post agreed it was more likely to be a Bobolink since I have so many here. I wanted to mention that my neighbor has, on 2 occasions, asked me to ID a bird she has seen in a tree about 20 feet from her back porch. She has lived on this property for over 70 years and has never seen this bird. She describes it as having a full yellow head and black body. I asked her to check the head again to see if it is a full yellow head or simply a yellow area on the head and neck. I asked her to check for white on the black back as is the case with a bobolink.? She looked again this time with her daughter. They still say it is an entirely yellow headed bird with an all black body. I've told her to call me immediately if this bird returns-no matter what time and I will check it out. Keep a look out in the field areas off Matthews Street coming from Clark Avenue in Bristol. If it is there, you will be able to see it without going off the main road paths into private property. Maybe you will see what she has seen. Elaine Taylor in Bristol _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: On This Day (6/9) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:41:29 -0400 1877 Surf Scoter Stratford 1884 Red-headed Woodpecker New Haven 1975 Northern Shoveler, Stratford, Lordship 1996 Blue Grosbeak Windsor, Northwest Park Feeding young been having e-mail problems D. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: While Gardening From: Mark Aronson <markaronson AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:22:56 -0400 >From Mark Aronson - 28 June- New Haven - Cottage Street High above a bloody racket, I thought parakeet, but it was a Peregrine screeching and repeatedly dive bombing a circling Red Tail Hawk. Then a Black Billed Cuckoo just sitting on a hand rail to the building. Allowed a five foot approach so perhaps a bit disoriented. A yard bird first, and not at all something I would expect to see at this address. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Winter Wren Breeding - "Coastal" New Haven From: Steve Mayo <rsdmayo AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:38:58 -0700 (PDT) We've had singing SBC Winter Wrens in Bethany and Woodbridge and, even closer to the coast, at Branford's Lake Saltonstall. Steve Mayo Bethany _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: On This Day (6/28) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:48:30 -0400 1934 2 Canada Warbler North Cornwall Nest with 4 eggs 1953 1 Semipalmated Plover Guilford 1991 2 Roayal Tern Milford, Milford Pt. 1992 1 Ring-necked Duck, Stamford, Laurel Reservoir _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Re: Winter Wren Breeding From: Chasbarnard AT aol.com Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:04:36 EDT I was wondering if Greenwich had Winter Wren as a breeder or not, since I thought I could recall them being reported on the Greenwich Summer Bird Count. The basis for my thought that Weston may have been the southernmost breeding location was the information contained in " The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Connecticut." This is part of the State Geological and Natural History of Connecticut. Bulletin 113, published in 1994. Things have changed since then. Other people have also emailed me about possible breeding locations that are not indicated in the last survey. Charlie Barnard Jr. Stratford **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323006x1201367222/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Warbler sounds From: "Robert Maleski" <Maleski AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:14:31 -0400 I am wondering if there are any experts on identifying bird sounds who would be interested in receiving a disc from of of maybe ten short recordings and offer an opinion on what bird is making the sound. I'm fairly certain all are warblers, and they were recorded in various places in Connecticut this year. Bob _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Winter Wren Breeding From: Shaun Martin <nitram587 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:16:37 -0400 We have had Winter Wren breeding here in Greenwich before on our summer bird count. The last time I think was two years ago with adults feeding fledglings. We also had a Winter Wren singing at Fairchild Gardens this year on the count. Shaun Martin _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009 _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Roseate Terns Harkness Memorial Park Waterford From: "David Provencher" <davidprovencher AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:24:46 -0400 >From Dave and Janet Provencher: 6/27/09 - Waterford, Harkness Memorial Park - 3 Roseate Terns, 8 Common Terns, 1 American Oystercatcher (flyby). Low tide 7:30pm. This has to be one of the best places to see Roseate Terns from the shore in eastern CT. For years they have been coming and feeding right at the beach at the west end of the park. My daughter Janet and I were able to watch them plungeing within 30 feet of us. I've seen them doing this here for years, before Janet was even born (she's 11). The tide was quite low this evening. If you'll allow me to opine I should say that I have always found these elegant terns most endearing. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Voluntown Yellow-throated Warbler From: Robert Jones <rtjone7 AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:49:44 -0400 6/27 Patchaug State Forest, Voluntown, Yellow-throated Warbler, Bob Jones Bird was singing regularly at 11:30. Heard from the Pachaug Trail, near where seen from the road previously. Could not be heard from the road, either before or after. Estimate bird was about 600 ft from road, between the trail and road. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Long-tailed Ducks From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:19:55 -0400 Hi Folks Ever wondered how frequently Long-tailed Ducks occur in summer. I looked at records in the Ct. Warbler 1983 to 2002 and they occurred 11 out of 20 years 55% 1983 to 1987 1 year observed 1988 to 1992 3 years observed 1993 to 1997 5 years observed 1998 to 2002 2 years observed Increasing ? Dennis Varza Fairfield _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: TERNS From: "Kris Johnson" <krisjohnson99 AT snet.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:37:31 -0400 >From Kris Johnson, 6/27, Madison, Hammonasset SP. I was at Hammonasset with the grandkids today from 10:30 to 2:00 and there were two Least Terns and more than 6 Common Terns feeding right off the beach across from Meigs Point Nature Center. The terns were totally unconcerned about the waders and swimmers and were plunging into the water often within three feet of people. Good to see. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Sandy Pt terns from Thurs 6/25 From: Nick Bonomo <nbonomo AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:14:28 -0400 I forgot to post that there was some tern activity at the Morse Pt colony...two pairs of Common Terns and about a dozen Least Terns were courting, sharing minnows, and investigating the roped-off area. Small numbers yes, but much better than zero! Let's hope they settle in and have time to breed. Nick Bonomo Orange, CT http://shorebirder.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: My bird has already been identified! From: Barbara Garrett <barbaragarrett AT optonline.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:48:36 -0400 Thanks to Steve Mayo, it is a worm-eating warbler. After he suggested that's what it might be, I listened on the Cornell website and indeed that's it. Not only that, I played it loudly and the bird started responding outside my window!! Birding is so much fun--I love the sense of discovery... Barbara Garrett north Stamford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Can you help me ID a bird? From: Barbara Garrett <barbaragarrett AT optonline.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:14:46 -0400 Hi everyone, For the past week, I have intermittently heard a bird call in the very early morning (4:45 Am-5:00 AM) which sounds like a Cicada or like when we used to put playing cards in the spokes of our bicycles (now I'm really dating myself!). I live in a hollow with 90+ foot hardwoods in a low density residential area in north Stamford. Can anyone help ,me ID this? Also, has anyone living near me had a Hummingbird yet this year? I have tons of flowers around that they like, and this is my first year with a feeder, and have yet to see one. Thanks to all in advance, Barbara Garrett north Stamford _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: rare Icelandic bird From: Hopkinsus AT cs.com Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:23:57 EDT I just got back from a trip to Iceland, where we saw puffins, a king eider, gyrfalcons, and many other beautiful birds. We even saw the uncommonly seen domestic pigeon. But we managed to make the rare bird alert in Iceland for a very rare sighting which our guide asked us to photograph so the record could be verified and recorded. A Canada goose!! He couldn't understand why we were so unimpressed. We went all the way to Iceland to see a Canada goose! Amy Hopkins Guilford, CT The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. -- Edmund Burke _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Purple Martins From: <htg1523 AT att.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:54:04 -0400 6/27 As I was kayaking around the perimeter of North Cove in Essex yesterday I came by a house that had two Purple Martin houses up and they both appeared to be well managed and had many birds. I believe both houses were 16 holers. (Is that a word??) Hank Golet _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: Winter Wren - Weston From: Chasbarnard AT aol.com Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:03:46 EDT Miley Bull and I led a morning bird walk for the Aspetuck Land Trust at Trout Brook Valley in Weston this morning. The group went in from the Bradley Road entrance and basically made a circle around the large wetland near the entrance. On one side of the wetland, there is a steep slope populated by large hemlocks, with many blown-down older trees and masses of ledge and boulders. A Winter Wren was singing away there in mid-morning, between the cool, shaded hemlocks and the brook which flows into the wetland. This may be the southernmost spot in Connecticut at which Winter Wren is a probable nester. There were also several singing Acadian Flycatchers and at least one Black-throated Green Warbler. Charlie Barnard Jr Stratford **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585065x1201462786/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. For subscription information visit http://lists.ctbirding.org/mailman/listinfo/ctbirds_lists.ctbirding.orgSubject: On This Day (6/27) From: Dennis Varza <dennisvz AT optonline.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:22:26 -0400 1876 Least Bittern Branford Nest with one egg 1903 Sedge Wren Litchfield Nest with eggs 1931 Caspian Tern Waterford 1992 Bridled Tern Guilford, Falkner's Island 1992 White-rumped Sandpiper Madison, Hammonasset St. Pk. _______________________________________________ This list is provided by the Connecticut Ornithological Association (COA) for the discussion of birds and birding in Connecticut. 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