I joined Mark and his enthusiastic group this morning at Goetchius and was so glad to see a field just filled with Bobolinks. A joyful morning. And wonderful people, both known to me and new.
I then went to Sweedler Preserve, both top and bottom. Some sharp chipping in the Lick Brook ravine made me think Louisiana Waterthrush, but was not sure enough (or at all) to list it, so it remains a mystery. I was able to add both Warbling Vireo and Least Flycatcher and then finished up with a wonderful finale of a pair of Blue-gray Gnatcatchers burring in a tree over the railroad tracks. One of my many favorite birds and a great ending to a wonderful weekend of birding in some spectacular areas. I am so appreciative of this opportunity and so thankful to friends and family who have donated to support my effort. And a big thanks to Mark Chao for initiating this great fundraiser and leading everyone forward to discover the preserves and their birds. Linda -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html 3) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
