FreeLists / va-bird / [va-bird] "Caribbean" Cave Swallow @ Kiptopeke 11/9

["Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory" <CVWO@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hola Birders,
This afternoon at KSP a horde of swallow descended upon Jethro Runco Wendy Fair 
and myself.  At least 7 Cave Swallows were spotted of the Mexican race.  In 
addition at least one individual (possibly two) is tentatively identified as a 
"Caribbean" Cave Swallow.  The bird in question had a deeper rufous colored 
rump; at least it was noticeably darker and of a different shade compared with 
near by Caves.  Also the throat was a deep color.  Cliff Swallow was ruled out 
for two reasons: 1) rump color 2) no dark lower-throat collar ( can you see 
that in flight?).  So I guess the reason for this message is: keep your eyes on 
the sky, you NEVER know what could be in them.


Good day and good birding,
-Sam

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