ABout 8:15 this morning I went outside and was excited to see some 
movement high up in teh sycamore and locust trees.  These individual trees 
are often visited by migrants - maybe they are very buggy.  I id several 
warbler species, but also had some frustrating misses.  Parula (1), 
redstart (5-6!), blackburnian (1), and 2 that were very similar; at least 
one of them could have been a bay-breasted, which are rare here (as far as 
I know), but I don't know.  They were more likely to be blackpolls which 
are seen commonly here, at least in Spring.  I was unable to get good 
views, and even if I had, I am not comfortable with them since I have only 
seen one in fall before.  I also saw several warblers that all I could 
tell was it a warbler, by the profile.  The light up high was flat and 
awful.

Best bird was a big surprise.  PHILADELPHIA VIREO, a first for me here!  I 
had a great look at it too; it was not as high up, and gave me a great 
look for about 2 minutes before moving on.

Other noteworthy observations.  Several dozen monarchs, they must be 
having a big flight today.  And a starling that was making a perfect Sora 
call (ker-wee) repeatedly!  The Soras are really in good numbers in the 
marsh (Jug Bay) this fall.  It's great to hear and see them again.  The 
wild rice restoration effort here has been an amazing success.

Cheers-
Jeff Shenot
Croom, MD