A few warblers came in after the rains. The only one I could identify for sure was a handsome and very vocal Chestnut-sided Warbler. It was my First of the Season for this species, showing that migration is not over quite yet. Incidentally, this species used to nest on ELI; does anyone know of a current site?
Even more of a surprise was the return of the Red-eyed Vireo, singing away as before. Was this the same bird that was hanging around all last week? Or a newcomer with a very similar song? Difficult to say.
The nesting warblers remain very much in evidence. There is probably only a single male Pine with a big territory (there might be two but I think the bird just moves around a lot). There are at least three Yellows -- maybe four -- scattered on territory all around the marsh and pond from head to toe-- or should I say from head to mouth. Ditto for the Common Yellowthroats which are equally vociferous and equally spread out.
Eric Salzman
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