FreeLists / va-bird / [va-bird] Late BAY-BREASTED WARBLER

["Jon Little" <littlejon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

While fishing today, and after spending time looking for a possible 
Golden-winged Warbler nest, I heard the song of a BAY-BREASTED
WARBLER.

Although I had my doubts (datewise), I heard it again about 20 minutes later in 
the exact same spot. I was never able to see the
bird, although (as typical), the sound came from the canopy of a stand of tall 
trees. The other thing to remember is, this is pretty
high country (near the WV border).

According to the Peterson Guide (Dunn & Garrett), and other reference books, no 
such bird should be in Virginia on this date.
However, after getting back to my car, and playing the CD for a memory jog, I 
have no doubt about what I heard. Judge it as you
will.

For anyone interested, it was at a spot along Paddy Run, in SW Frederick Co.  
ADC Map directions: Frederick Co. Map 29 - F2 (north
side, right before the road crosses the creek).

Be aware: this is a walk-in only road, about 1.5 miles from any parking area..

Jon Little
Winchester

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