Today was the first of several opportunities offered by the Montezuma National
Wildlife staff to walk along the dike separating Knox-Marcellus and Puddler
Marshes to get closer views of the shorebirds congregating there. Multiple
pairs of eyes failed to turn up any rarities, but we had
Around noon Sunday, I took a short 20 minute hike on the trail located at the
northwest corner of Hemlock Lake (just past the picnic area). Had numerous
Hooded Warblers, a Warbling Vireo, a pair of Scarlet Tanagers, and Hairy
Downy Woodpeckers. As I returned to the Kiosk/parking area, I
