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4000+ Warblers Bluff Point

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David Provencher
Sat, Oct 19, 2019 5:18 PM

Morning flight at the Hot Corner at Bluff Point in Groton was good this
morning with over 4000 warblers of 12 species. Nearly all Yellow-rumpeds,
highlights included a Wilson's, 4 Black-throated Blue, a Magnolia, 2
Nashvilles, and a Tennessee. An estimated 200 Chipping Sparrows was also
notable. Ruby-crowned Kinglets put on a good show today as well but only a
handfull of Juncos flew out. We should see more Juncos by now.
Additionally, not a single Purple Finch or Red-breasted Nuthatch has gone
through this fall, confirming the prediction of a poor winter finch year
for us here in CT.

list at https://ebird.org/checklist/S60747936

Dave Provencher
Preston

Morning flight at the Hot Corner at Bluff Point in Groton was good this morning with over 4000 warblers of 12 species. Nearly all Yellow-rumpeds, highlights included a Wilson's, 4 Black-throated Blue, a Magnolia, 2 Nashvilles, and a Tennessee. An estimated 200 Chipping Sparrows was also notable. Ruby-crowned Kinglets put on a good show today as well but only a handfull of Juncos flew out. We should see more Juncos by now. Additionally, not a single Purple Finch or Red-breasted Nuthatch has gone through this fall, confirming the prediction of a poor winter finch year for us here in CT. list at https://ebird.org/checklist/S60747936 Dave Provencher Preston