For anyone venturing out to chase the (probable?) Western Wood-Pewee found by Mark Otnes at Buffalo River State Park, these directions may be helpful. From the main parking lot, go to the right of the swimming area on the cement walking trail. It will turn to gravel and bring you to a bridge. Just after crossing the bridge, the trail splits, take the left trail and stay on this trail until you cross a small clearing and come to an area I would describe as oak savannah (the next wooded section after the clearing). About half way through this area, there is a finger of woods that extends to your right (south). The bird is being seen/heard in this area. Though most birders are having no trouble finding this bird by voice, we had to wait over two hrs to hear multiple vocalizations and confirm ID, albeit we arrived there at a bad time of day (around 3:00). There are multiple eastern pewees in this area also. Good luck.
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