In addition to several Willow Flycatchers, I had a singing Alder
Flycatcher at Blue Mash this morning. It was across Zion Rd. from the
parking lot, about 100 yards north just past a parked semi-trailer with
a bright yellow cab. It did it's "free beer" song repeatedly. Also
singing was the previously reported Blue Grosbeak; nice to see these
guys back, hopefully to breed. Many shorebirds at the ponds, but
middling diversity--both Yellowlegs, spotted, solitary, least, and killdeer.
At Upper Watts Branch, the Olive-sided Fly continued at the previously
reported location. Scope recommended. Gray-cheek Thrushes also
present, but overall seemed quiet compared to yesterday.
Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, Maryland
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