On a recent trip that included a visit to family in Ithaca, NY, I
had the opportunity to participate in the "Migration Celebration 2011 at
the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. One part consisted of guided bird walks
around Sapsucker Woods, led by local experts. It was great to see a
variety of eastern birds that we don't normally see around here - I saw 33
species that I had not seen previously this year. Biggest thrill was when
we had a Warbling Vireo and a Philadelphia Vireo (a lifer for me), 10 feet
apart, and could really see the differences in their appearances. Also an
assortment of warblers; Canada, Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, Bay breasted,
American Redstart, Ovenbird, Yellow-rumped, Common Yellowthroat. There
was also a magnificent Golden Eagle being carried around by a keeper (it
is a permanent resident on the Cornell campus. Oddly, no YB Sapsucker put
in an appearance.

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Robert Cleland

Professor (Emeritus), Biology Dept. Box 355325
Univ. of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-5325
Phone (206) 543-6105; FAX (206) 685-1728