Interestingly, my mom in Lexington was surprised yesterday to see an Eastern
Kingbird. We were both shocked by how early it is but thinking likely the
strong winds recently and weird weather patterns. Had the classic white belly
and tail tip with strong black cap and flycatcher shape. As an exercise of
curiosity I used the Merlin ID feature based on size, color, etc. and the app
did not suggest Kingbird as a possibility. In looking at my trusty Annotated
Checklist of the Birds of Kentucky I see a sighting on 27 Mar 2015 as a
relatively recent sighting in March rather than the more expected April/May
period. Unfortunately no photo of her sighting.
Best,
Clarissa B. Hood
Louisville
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This week I've been hearing some really early arrivals including Eastern
Kingbird and Eastern Wood-Pewee . . . well, sort of, of course. Just this
past week the mockingbirds have begun singing in earnest, and they are
already imitating some birds that have not yet returned. As I was listening
to the "kingbird" yesterday, I wondered how Merlin would treat it? Probably
as a confirmed report as good as the mocker can imitate it! I haven't heard
the Summer Tanager yet, but it is surely just a few days away . . . :-)
Yesterday was actually my first to have Tree Swallows back and awhile ago,
Jamie Baker pointed out the first Barn Swallow to return. We walked around
the big Indian grass field and had at least a dozen Vesper Sparrows.
bpb, Louisville
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