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Northfield Mtn Rec area on Route 63 (09:30 - 11:00 hrs);
A Wildlife viewing sign by the road prompted me to have a look around.
This place was full of birds, mostly common species but lots of them. I
birded only around the parking lot and approach road which was enough
to keep me busy.
Highlights;
Green Heron - 1 juvenile
Eastern Kingbird - 22 many of which were just sitting on the short cut grass.
Willow Flycatcher -1
YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHER - 1 in a small alder/willow swamp close to a small cemetery.
PHILADELPHIA VIREO - 1 (1st-winter). Had a good look at this and
puzzled over it for a short while, intially passing it off as a bright
Warbling Vireo. Having seen another two days later on August 25th, I
now realized my mistake and now feel confident about the id.
Warbling Vireo - 2
Red-eyed Vireo - 12
CLIFF SWALLOW - 2 (adult feeding fledged juvenile) amongst Tree and
Barn Swallows sitting on the approach road. Apparently 'rare and local'
as a breeding bird in Western Mass.
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