Tree Swallows were abundant at Cushwa Basin, Williamsport, yesterday, and
downstream to just shy of the I-81 bridge.  I loggec 248, but I'm sure
that is gross underestimate. But the group I led for the C&O Canal
Association also noted three Northern Rough-winged Swallows, one perching
nicely for photos.  And at the mouth of the stream at Cushwa, there was a
lone Barn Swallow perched with several dozen Trees on a snag.

Also of note, a Common Raven was heard.  We also had an Eastern
Wood-Peewee and 16 Chimney Swifts, getting late for those two species.  A
Mute Swan has apparently settled in the basin, and it appears to be
dumping spot for unwanted waterfowl.  I noted by the river two white
domestic geese, a Muscovy, and what appeared to be a svelte Graylag Goose,
not one of the dumpy domestic types.

Kurt Schwarz
HowCo
Goawaybird at verizon dot net

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