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[Thecattertons@xxxxxxx]

Greetings,

Singing Canada, Nashville, Chestnut-sided (3), BT Blue (2), BT Green (4), Blk 
& White among the 12 warbler species seen/heard in the drizzle this morning 
at the Deep Cut area of the Battlefield. A Swainson's Thrush was sitting near 
a Wood Thrush. Two Yellow-billed Cuckoos were heard. Lots of Box Turtles out 
and about along the trail, including several "couples".

Special moment: While I was sitting in the car at the Deep Cut parking area, 
waiting for the rain to subside, a Solitary Sandpiper flew in and landed 
right next to the car. Talk about up close and personal. The bird proceeded 
to feast on big, fat earthworms that had come onto the asphalt. I've never 
seen a solitary in the parking lot before. While the bird was dining, a pair 
of Green Herons continuously flew around the little pond and parking area. I 
assume they were doing the courtship thing. Certainly was fun to watch!

Quite an active, rainy morning.

Laura Catterton
Manassas, Virginia


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