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3/30/06

Every once in a while a Cassin's Vireo is reported over-wintering in these parts. Maybe it was one of those.

A few years ago, I was awakened to one singing outside my window, as it moved along a line of ornamental plum trees. It was really loud. That was on Easter morning, when everything was quiet (in April).

Phil Hotlen
Bellingham, WA
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From: Linda Phillips <sweetmem at juno.com>
> Phil,
> Thank you for your suggestion of Cassin's Vireo.
> Several others suggest Purple, House or Cassin's Finch.
> I fairly certain I would have recognized that finchy sound.
> I just listened to a recording of Cassin's Vireo, and I think it might be
> what I heard. it's hard to tell 24+ hours later.
> I went back today and of course there was nothing out of the ordinary,
> although the park was FULL of birds, Isn't spring great?
> Thanks again,
> Linda