A scatter of down feathers in the old right-of-way suggests a fledgling -- probably a Catbird -- that didn't make it. Normally when I see the remains of a bird in the form of bird feathers, I think of a hawk or owl but this one could have been the work of a Crow or Blue Jay both of which predate baby birds from the nest.
Black-crowned Night-Heron was on the muddy edges of the pond this morning accompanied by a very vocal (and quite musical) American Goldfinch who was singing away. Other singers this morning included Pine Warbler and the loud wicki-wicki-wicki-wick of a N. Flicker. Common Yellowthroats seem to have signed off after weeks of persistent singing.
A propos of bird song, I'm doing a program entitled Birding by Ear at the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) this Saturday morning at 8 am. If you're interested call SOFO at 537-9735 to sign up.
Eric Salzman
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