All,
I spent about an hour at NY Monuments in Manassas Battlefield (Prince
William County) this morning. Despite the overcast conditions there
were a lot of birds. Identification was a challenge in the muted light
however. Warblers included Black and White, Magnolia, Redstart, Common
Yellowthroat, Chestnut-sided. The best bird was a Philadelphia Vireo
(bird # 237 in Prince William County for me) hanging with several
Red-eyed Vireos. There was also a White-eyed Vireo singing non-stop.
Others - many Scarlet Tanagers, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, House Wren,
and many flycatchers. I didn't try very hard to sort them out since the
light was so bad.
Here's hoping Ivan clears out quickly.
Sue
--
Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA
Secretary, Virginia Avian Records Committee
Keeper, Virginia Comp List at www.virginiabirding.org
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