Migration continues in waves. American Robins, which had disappeared for the past couple of days, are back in numbers along with Northern Flickers and a handful of American Goldfinches and Houses Finches. Royal Terns are still moving in an out of the creek and there are Kingfishers on the creek. The only raptor seen was a high-flying Turkey Vulture (going the wrong way!) On the other hand, Catbirds have virtually disappeared and there are relatively few Chickadees and Titmice.
One new bird for the season: Ruby-crowned Kinglet (didn't see or hear Golden-crowned). A few Swamp Sparrows mixed in with the remaining Song Sparrows. I tried to turn a small passerine that jumped out of the marsh edge into a wren but it was most likely a Song Sparrow. Great Blue Heron spooked from the same tree perch almost every day.
Eric Salzman
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