The other day as I was driving towards Judd Falls Shopping Plaza from Snyder Hill, I saw what I first thought was a gull sp. (because of the long wings) crossing Mitchell Street heading towards Judd Falls. Then I realized that it was too small for a gull. It had long narrow wings and flew very fast and steady. It passed Judd Falls and headed in the direction of Rte 79. It veered once, but kept to it's course. That area is quite open, so I observed it for awhile (while driving), then it was gone. in retrospect, it's behavior was a lot like a Common Nighthawk. Since I am only 99.999% sure that was the species, I can't count it as a new species for the year. Keep your eyes to the sky. Ann
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