Subject: [Tweeters] Singing Swainson's Thrushes and all BlackTowhee
Date: May 23 00:42:46 2011
From: notcalm at comcast.net - notcalm at comcast.net


Fellow Tweeters,


Heard my first of year Swainson's Thrushes song (at least six different birds singing in a large area, the last hour before dark this (Sunday) evening. I don't know if they were passing through, just showed up or decided to put the word out that, as of today, they are here to stay on territory. This is one of my favorite songs with many years of pleasant associations. Also saw a male Western Tanager in great light- now that is color!


Also saw an all (but spots) black Spotted Towhee on our deck. Red eyes and white spots were in all the usual places. Beautiful bird.


Best regards,
Dan Reiff,
Mercer Island