As the strong north winds buffeted the island, many birds were migrating, although not a big fallout. The highlights of the day starting out about 8:00 a.m. were flocks of approximately 150 Mississippi Kites flying over for about 30 minutes, also thousands of Franklin's Gulls throughout the morning. I saw 15 species of warblers, and the Black-throated Greens dominated the wood lots. There were also a good number of Northern Parulas. Saw a Townsend's Warbler and Canada Warbler close up and personal at the Convention Center. A male Cerulean Warbler was a treat at the Sheepshead lots. There were a good number of Painted Buntings and Indigo Buntings, also several Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and a Blue Grosbeak present at Sheepshead. There were many Baltimore and Orchard Orioles at both locations. And I did get to see the Red-headed Woodpecker on the street just north of Sheepshead. All the birds were actively feeding which I love to see instead of stressed out on the ground. Pat DeWenter Weslaco/Hidalgo Co. 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