Hi all,

Yesterday I heard a song in a neighbor's tree that sounded much like an 
Alder Flycatcher, but it was given in sets of three.  Three songs with 
little pause between, then a longer pause, then three songs close 
together again.  This continued for about 4 or 5 minutes, but I could 
never see the songster.

Seems a little early for an Alder.  I think the Yellow Book gives April 
29 as the early date, so April 30 would be after that.   I don't recall 
ever hearing an Alder give its song in sets of 3. 

Anyone have any ideas?

Cliff Comeau
Beltsville/Calverton, PG County