I have noticed that breeding species seem to be in fairly typical numbers
in Broome Co. neotropical species included.
Neotropical migration was poor and mostly likely related to a cool and
chilly May 1-16 with a 2 day warm period with very
strong southwest winds on May 18th and 19th. Many of our
The other thing that's missing is bats. Haven't seen a one.
I also saw some fire flies at a friend's in Enfield, but none here in
Jacksonville.
Thirdly, there are a lot of cottonwood that are looking awful. Many dead or
dying branches. Maybe drought damage from last yearbut the sum total of
In Union Center (Endicott), do not have any Tree Swallows that I know of.
BUT the Spring Street feeders are very active with Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks,
Cardinals, Juncos with young, White and Red breasted Nuthatches, Mourning
Doves, at least two Hummingbirds, one pair of nesting Bluebirds, two