I will have a summary of the rare birds for the week usually on a Saturday. Also, on days without any rarities, no post would be made.
Sunday was an exceptional day for late migrants, with over a dozen warbler species in the park. Notable birds for the day included an Orange-Crowned Warbler at Locust Grove, a DICKCISSEL briefly seen at Sparrow Rock, an Indigo Bunting at Locust Grove continuing through Tuesday, an empidonax species of flycatcher, and a Yellow-Breasted Chat present at Sparrow Rock until at least yesterday.
A Northern Parula was seen at the Pinetum as recently as Wednesday.
A Black-Throated Blue Warbler female was spotted in the North End today, and a Lincoln's Sparrow was seen at the Great Hill.
An EASTERN BLUEBIRD was seen at Sparrow Rock on Tuesday.
Numbers of birds have rapidly declined in many species, but besides the late migrant extravaganza on Sunday, diversity is similar. Be on the lookout for late migrants such as Rusty Blackbirds (sightings at Gill throughout week), as well as Fox Sparrows, which are beginning to arrive.
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