[CT Daily] 03/08/2008

[Roy Harvey]

Note: This daily report does not give a clear picture of the state of
the migration, such as the first report of American Oystercatcher
today.  That information is available on the CTBirds open discussion
list.


 From Jamie Meyers:
3/08 - Simsbury, Simsbury Farms rec. area, Old Farms Road -- 3 PINE
GROSBEAKS feeding in a smallish tree about 20 yards north of the
access drive road.  They were about 100 yards up from Old Farms Road.
I have yet to see them up by the ice rink where others have recently
reported them.
3/07 - Canton yard (Meyers Wildlife Sanctuary) -- FOX SPARROW (first
appeared on Tuesday)

 From Aaron Barriger:
3/08 - Durham, Durham Meadows -- 3 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS
Durham,  ice skate pond on RT 68 -- pair of NORTHERN PINTAIL

 From Donna Lorello:
3/08 - Branford yard -- White-winged Dove #1 has just appeared in the
front yard.  It's the same bird with the damaged toes and bill as
first appeared February 2007.

 From Glenn Williams:and Phil Rusch:
3/08 - Groton, Eastern Point Beach -- 8+ PURPLE SANDPIPER

 From Jan Collins with Roger Preston, Jon Ward and HAS group:
3/08 - South Windsor, Station 43 -- 6-8 NORTHERN PINTAIL