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migrants @ Lower Kingman & Heritage islands (DC) [May 7]

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Dhananjaya Katju

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Dhananjaya Katju

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Mon, 7 May 2007 11:52:55 -0400

There was lots of migrant activity on the Lower Kingman & Heritage islands
this morning. A singing Scarlet Tanager and a singing Wood Thrush were the
highlights of the day. Here are some details:

*Species observed and heard singing:*
Red-eyed Vireo
Wood Thrush
Yellow Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Blackpoll Warbler
Blue Grosbeak
Baltimore Oriole

*Species heard singing only:*
 Eastern Phoebe
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting

Fringe marshland on Heritage is. were alive with flocking Chimney Swifts
(~100), Barn Swallows, Tree Swallows, and Northern Rough-winged Swallows.

Dhananjaya Katju
Washington DC