I cannot speak for Fred specifically. However, quite a few birders, when referring to "migrants" mean birds that do not summer here or winter here, but pass through the area while they are migrating. Hence we see those birds only during migration. 

June

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June Tveekrem
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On Apr 25, 2012, at 7:50 AM, Warblerick <> wrote:

> Fred,
> It seems to me that, technically speaking, Wood Thrush, Myrtle Warbler, Ovenbird, L. Waterthrush, Scarlet Tanager, and White-throated Sparrow are all migrants.Though some may stay to breed locally, they all migrate to other areas, either for the winter or summer (in the case of the sparrow).
> Ospreys, Blue Jays, Chipping Sparrows; also migrants or partial migrants. Can you explain what you mean by not a single migrant appears on the list?
> 
> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
> 
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> Notice that not a single migrant appears on this list.
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