. Did some survey plots in Bastrop SP this AM and a bit of birding on Alum Creek afterwards.. The front hit with very gusty winds under cloudy skies so that sort of put a damper on the morning. The burned pines continue to thin as they rot out at the roots. I heard several fall in the wind and saw one. Some young pine are alread 5' high. For sure things are opening up. Lots of spring back in there with second growth really starting to shine. Despite the conditions highlights included... Great Crested Flycatcher 1 My FOS Brown Thrasher 1 Yellow-throated Vireos 2 singing. Yellow-troated Warbler 2 one singing...I hope a breeder. The species has very much declined as a breeder in the county. Hooded Warbler 1 (HO) Singing Fox Sparrow 1 Getting on the late end for these. ********************************************************************** Brush Freeman 503-551-5150 Cell 120 N. Red Bud Trail. Elgin, Tx. 78621 http://texasnaturenotes.blogspot.com/ Finca Alacranes., Utley,Texas Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner