[Bristol-Birds] Chimney Swifts, Warblers, Hampton, TN

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, I had a large flock of Chimney Swifts actively foraging 
through the Simerly Creek Road "valley" at my home in Hampton, TN, in Carter 
County. I conservatively estimated at least 75 swifts. At times, some swifts 
swooped quite low to the ground, possibly only 12-15 feet above the ground. 
I've seen bigger flocks of swifts, but not at my home. 
I also had six species of warblers â?? Hooded, Ovenbird, Magnolia, American 
Redstart, Black-throated Blue and Common Yellowthroat. The Hooded, a male, sang 
persistently for at least 10 minutes.

Other migrants included Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, which are still fairly 
numerous at the feeders.

Bryan Stevens,
Hampton, TN

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