Out atlassing at 7:30 am when there was still a lot of bird activity, including at least 6 Wood Thrush singing from the hillsides as I followed a brookside trail.  
   
  Some years ago  I recall that some naturalist pointed out that wood thrushes don't sing in August!  Does anyone else remember that?  I found a nest, but like most of my recent observations, it was a "reconfirmation".
   
  Pairs of Kentucky Warblers and Hooded Warblers were upset by my passing.  A Yellow-billed Cuckoo called repeatedly.  
   
  On the way back down the trail the cicada noise predominated and the birds had fallen silent.
   
  sue hamilton
  port republic calcert county
  sue hamilton
   
   

 		
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