CONTINENTAL SURVEY

The Autumn Migration

August 1--November 30, 1982

NORTHEASTERN MARITIME REGION /Richard A. Forster

It is extraordinarily difficult to capsulizea seasonas diverse as fall in terms of numbers of speciesand bulk of migrants. This report will surely overlook some records and observers' sightingsin the more than 300 pagesof reports received. Any oversightis clearly mine. In generalweather during the period was not conduciveto migra- tion. Many of the cold fronts that moved through the area took an unusual track producing northeast rather than northwest winds. A moderatenor'easter in October producedsome excitement, at least in coastalMassachusetts, but suchstorms have becomeless depend- able than in the past. High temperaturesand strong southwestwinds in October, and particularly in November, favored reversemigration and provided some extremely late records. The generalconsensus was that it was almostuniversally a poorfall ATLANTIC migration.Field observersare not out constantlyand if observersare not out when major flights occur then migration is termed a bust. A OCEAN truer sense of overall migration can be judged by banding stations whose efforts are relatively constantfrom year to year but subjectto Vineyard the vagaries of weather. At Mahomet Bird Observatory (hereafter, M.B.O.), Lloyd-Evans termed the migration "average" with some speciesdown .•nd othersmaking a recoveryfrom recentlosses. One final comment. The overwhelmingbulk of reports emanates from offshore islands and barrier beaches where knowledgeable SoAo observersgo to see rare speciesand concentratedmigrants. Obvi- ously unfavorableweather will producewidely varying resultsfrom In the past, few pelagic trips have been attempted in late summer to the warm waters s. and w. of Massachusetts but 2 year to year. were made this season. A 2'/2 day trip met with spectacular LOONS, GREBES -- The first migrant Red-throated Loons were successat HydrographerCanyon about 75 mi s.e. of Nantuc- ket. Fortunate observers were treated to views of White-faced noted in Newfoundland in mid-September but the only numbers of Storm-Petrel, Audubon's Shearwater, South Polar Skua and any consequencewere noted at Pt. Judith, R.I., with a maximum of 59 Nov. 15, a date when three birds were grounded by a storm in Long-tailed Jaeger.The other trip to waters s. of Martha's northern New Hampshire. Six Red-necked Grebes at Squam L., Vineyard was shroudedin controversy.More than 100people, includingmany of the area's mostcompetent observers, saw a N.H., Aug. 16 (TR,fide KCE) were strikinglyearly, especiallyfor an inland location. Two locations in inland Maine also had Red-necked small black-and-white shearwater that was unanimously identified as an Audubon's. Subsequentphotographs have left Grebes, bul few were reported until late November when 200 were viewers divided on the correct identification and it is best left observed at Cutler, Me. (NF, fide ML). Very few Horned Grebes unspecified(RRV, WCR). were reported and Pied-billed Grebe was saidto be "closer to normal numbers after several years of scarcity" in w. Massachusetts(SK). Maine's W. Grebe returned again Nov. 6 (PDV) and another, prob- was Sept. 19 at Plum 1., Mass., when 18 were countedat an evening ably the one seen last spring. was found at Duxbury. Mass., Nov. 28 roost. Up to four of this specieslingered in N. Scituate, Mass., (WRP). through November. There were a number of late reports of Cattle Egrets, many as a result of reversemigration. In Nova Scotiaa single TUBENOSES -- Northern Fulmar was not particularly numerous Cattle Egret was at Brier I., Sept. 5, four were at Cape Breton in late until October. At Mt. Desert Rock, Me., 15were observeddaily Oct. October and three were present during November. One in Rexton, 22-27, 13 were noted Oct. 9-16 in Massachusettsboth from land and N.B., Nov. 6-9 was considered very unusual. On Nov. 5 in Maine on pelagictrips, and 75 were seenat Seal I., N.S., Oct. 15. Four N. three were in Greenville and eight in Shirley. From Nov. 6-16 a total Fulmars off the New Hampshire coast Nov. 2 (DJA) were most of 18 Cattle Egretswas reportedfrom 6 Massachusettslocalities. A unusual, as was an albino bird observed about 300 mi e. of Newfound- stray Snowy Egret was at Port au Port Pen., Nfid., Sept. 6. Six or land Nov. 22 (RGBB). Cory's Shearwater was reported mainly from more Yellow-crowned Night Herons were seen in Eastham, Mass., Rhode Island waters: max. 427 Aug. 21 (DLK). Greatest concentra- Aug. 30 and four others were reported in the state. Nova Scotia had tions of Greater Shearwater were recorded in October with 3000 + at three Yellow-crownedsin Septemberand three were presentmost of Seal l., N.S., Oct. 15, and 2000 at North Beach, Orleans, Nov. 11. September on Mortbegan I., Me. A Least Bittern was out of place at Only a few Sooty Shearwaterswere observedand Manx was also Seal I., Oct. I I and several reporterscommented on the absenceof scarce,with max. 10at StellwagenBank, Mass., Oct. 17. Leach's and Am. Bittern. Glossy Ibis normally departs from our area in early Wilson's storm-petrels were observed on the usual Bluenose ferry Septemberso an individualNov. 23, in Richmond,Mass. (far inland), crossingsin Augustand September.As manyas 15 Leach's were seen was extremely late as well as out of place. at Barnstable, Mass., Oct. l0 after a storm which was also responsi- ble for one in Greenwich, Conn., Oct. I 1 (TB). WATERFOWL -- The only Whistling Swans reported were three that put down in Pittsfield. Mass., Nov. 14and remainedthrough the HERONS, IBISES -- Most of the excitement in this group re- reporting period. The Snow Goose migration was average, with the volved around a few species.The peak count of Little Blue Heron first flocks totalling 121 noted at Block I., R.I., Oct. 2. The bulk of the

Volume 37, Number 2 155 migrationpassed through from mid-Octoberto early November with SHOREBIRDS -- The shorebirdsituation was normal.The high- flocks, several observedat hawk watches, reportedfrom New Eng- est countof Am. Oystercatcherwas 38 at MonomoyI., Mass, Aug land. Gadwall remain well establishedin s. New England and six 22 and a crippledbird was in nearbyChatham Nov. 18, well beyond reported from Nova Scotia at A.P.B.S. (Amherst Point Bird Sanc- normal departuredate. Killdeer numbering250 in Ipswich, Mass, tua'ry),Nov. 17 is indicativeof their spread.The 1510Green-winged Nov. 6 was an excellent count. Greatest numbers of Am. Golden Teal at Plum I., Mass., Nov. 18 was by far the highestcount for the Ploverswere reported from the n. areas of the Regionwith 175 in Region.The usualEur. Wigeonswere reported,the first onein Rhode NewfoundlandSept. 25 (66%juv.), 215 at Amherst,N.S., Sept 1 and Island Oct. 8 and another at Barrington,R.I., Nov. 1-19. One was in 325 at St. Show s, Nfid., Aug. 30. Whimbrelwere alsobetter reported Ipswich, Mass., most of October and November and one at inland from the n. with peaks of 83, St. ShoWs, Nfid., Aug. 30, 120+ at Longmeadow, Mass., Oct. 18-22 was consideredvery unusual. The Lusby Marsh, N.S., in late August, and 200+ at the samelocation in best count of Am. Wigeonwas 1200at E. ProvidenceRes., R.I., Oct. mid-September.A late individualwas shotat WitlessBay, Nfid, in 30. Ring-necked Duck received much comment with the earliest the second week of November. being16 at Lakeville, Mass., Aug. 31. Typicalreports incladed 500 in Thirty Upland Sandpipersat Martha's Vineyard, Aug. 30 was Manchester, Me., Oct. 3 and 120 and one Redhead at Pictou Harbor, extraordinaryand one at Lusby Marsh, N.S., Oct. 31 was very late N.S., Nov. 7. The only substantialcount of Lesser Scaupwas 150+ There were no large counts of Pectoral Sandpiperbut there were at Granton, Me., Sept. 30. The timingof migrationand statusof this almost unanimousreports of this specieslingering into November speciesthroughout the Regionneeds clarification. Barrow's Golden- The same holds true for White-rumped Sandpiperwith over 100+ eye is uncommon-to-rarethroughout the Region; the best place to seenat Hartlen'sPt., N.S., Oct. 16and 40 stillpresent Nov. 4 Of 37 findit is BangorDam, Me., wherenine were seenOct. 24 and 31 were Baird'sand 17Buff-breasted sandpipers most records occurred in the presentNov. 21. Two inland at Gill, Mass., Nov. 5 wree noteworthy. late August-early September period although several late October A spectacular concentration of 25,000+ Oldsquaws was noted at reportswere noted. Long-billed Dowitcher and Stilt Sandpiper in this Nantucket, Mass., Nov. 26. Inland in Massachusetts,13 sightings Regionare mostfrequently recordedin Massachusettswith peaksfor totalling49 individualsfrom late Octoberto November20 were Long-billedDowitcher of 75 at Plum I., Oct. 3 and Stilt Sandpiper33 termed 10 timesthe usualfall sightings.There wasthe normalnumber there Sept. 3 (RSH). Late individualsof each speciesincluded a of Harlequin Ducks reported. A new winteringlocation at Sachuest dowitcher, probably Long-billed, in Nova ScotiaNov. 21 and a Stilt Pt., R.I., hosted 13 on Nov. 27. CommonEiders were everywhere s. Sandpiperat PlumI., Nov. 9. Of 15 sightingsof MarbledGodwit nine to Massachusetts.Two King Eiders in Newfoundland were deemed were in Massachusetts, but the two each in Nova Scotia and Maine noteworthy while one at Guilford, Conn., Aug. 14 was rare and were unusual.Reports were concentratedin Augustand September unseasonal(TB). There was very little comment on all 3 scorer Most Hudsonian Godwits were reported from Massachusettswith speciesbut an impressivecount of 4000+ Red-breastedMergansers 150 at Monomoy Aug. I but 30 at Scarborough,Me., Aug. 18 were was at Provincetown, Mass., Nov. 14 (BN). exceptional. Most ad. Ruffs passthrough our area beforethis reportingperiod and few juveniles are reported. This season'sRuffs included two in VULTURES, DIURNAL RAPTORS --The wealth of data repre- Massachusettsand two presentin W. Lawrencetown,N.S., Aug 17 sentingthis group would necessitatea lengthierreport than space Uniquefor the seasonwas an Am. Avocet at Quonochontaug,R I, allows so only generalizationsand highlightswill be noted. Turkey Sept. 12-17.Within this Regionthe Red is the mostcommon phala- Vulture has increaseddramatically in the s. portion of the Regionand rope in Nova Scotia, witnessthe countof 10,000at Brier I., N.S, late is reflectedin unseasonalsightings in n. areas. In Nova Scotia, two Augustto early September.Late countsof Red Phalaropeswere 225 were late at Brier I., Oct. 24 and one was seen as late as Nov. 3 in off the New Hampshire coast Nov. 2 (DJA, fide KCE) and 350 at Maine. The first fall report of MississippiKite occurredin N. Easton, Rockport, Mass., Nov. 13 (RSH). The flock of N. Phalaropesoff Mass., Sept. 1 where one was found with a broken leg (fide RAF, CampobelloI., N.B., was estimatedat 100,000Aug. 1 (NF) There M.C.Z.). The coastal migration of Sharp-shinnedHawk was well were few reportsof Wilson'sPhalarope, the mostnoteworthy being documented.More than 1000were recordedat Brier I., N.S., Sept. two in Nova Scotiaand 2-3 at Scarborough,Me., Aug. 8-19. 26. At 3 Rhode Island locations on Oct. 2, 1610 were recorded but thesemay includesome duplication. Reports of Cooper'sHawk seem JAEGERS THROUGH SKIMMER -- There were the usual num- to be increasing but still are fewer than 10% of Sharp-shinned ber of skua sightingson the Bluenoseferry crossingsand one was sightings. seen during a storm at Eastham, Mass., Oct. 10 when 20+ Pomarlne There were a few reports of migrating Red-tailed and Red- and 85+ Parasiticjaegers were also seen. The previous day at shouldered hawks in late October and early November but no Barnstable,Mass., there were 125 ParasiticJaegers. Otherwise jae- significantnumbers were observed.The Broad-wingedHawk flight gers were thinly reported throughoutmost of the seasonexcept for was termed "poor to fair" (KCE) or "below recentaverages" (SK) Bluenose crossingOct. 6 when ten Pomafines were seen (PDV) althoughas many as 2000were seenat Brier I., N.S., Sept. 26. A few There were more than 20 reports of Lesser Black-backedGulls from Rough-leggedHawks were reported in November but a major flight Newfoundland to Connecticut with at least 15 individuals in Mas- was clearly not developing. Lack of commentsfor Bald Eagle and sachusetts.An individual returned to Digby, N.S., for the 14thyear Marsh Hawk provide inconclusiveevidence of their populations.A An extraordinary sight was a Laughing Gull and Ivory Gull •n Golden Eagle was observedin Waterside, N.B., Nov. 17, one was NewfoundlandNov. 7. Black-headedGulls arrived at Glace Bay, observedmigrating in Littleton, Mass., Sept. 19 and another was N.S., by Sept. 12 and the number of young birds presentsuggests banded in Hancock, Mass., Oct. 16 (fide SK). breedingsomewhere on this continent. In Newfoundland,55 Black- The best Osprey count was 105 Sept. 17 at Mt. Agamenticus,Me. headedGulls were presentNov. 7. By late September"thousands" of Continuinga recent trend, there were numerousreports of Osprey Bonaparte'sGulls were presentat CampobelloI., N.B., andincluded into mid-November. The only report of Gyrfalcon was from the well- eight Little Gulls, the Region's highest count. A thousandBlack- known location at L'Anse-aux-Meadows, Nfld. There were con- leggedKittiwakes off Lubec, Me., Oct. 16 was a highcount for such siderablyfewer sightingsof PeregrineFalcon this fall (particularlyin an early date. Single Sabine'sGulls were noted in Septemberand s. areas)but Merlin provedjust the opposite.From Sept. 16-19, 133 October in Massachusetts. were observedat Monhegan I., Me., and Merlin was well reported The flight of Forster's Tern was poor with 25 at Monomoy I, elsewhere. Mass.,Sept. 11 the bestcount. One seenat GrandManan I., N B , was a rare sighting.Two RoseateTerns at Provincetown,Oct. 8 were late but one there Nov. 11 was extremely so (BN). Similarly Black CRANES, RAILS. GALLINULES -- The only Sandhill Crane Terns at Provincetown and Chatham in late November were well was sightedin Andover, Mass., Oct. 2 and againat nearby Plum I., beyondnormal departure dates. The usuallate summerRoyal Terns Oct. 4. There were almost no reports of rails but two of the elusive were observedin s. New England. A "probable"Bridled Tern was Yellow Rails were seen in Rhode Island at Barrington Oct. 13 and observed in Buzzards Bay, Mass., Aug. 28 (RSH, RRV, BN) A JerusalemOct. 31 (fide DLE). An imm. Purple Gallinule at Great SandwichTern was observedat Nantucketin Augustand two, one Meadows N.W.R., Concord, Mass., Oct. 24 (LR, ph.) was, remark- possiblythe same individual, were noted at Barnstableand Ply- ably, the third successivefall sightingat that location. American Coot mouth,Mass., in September.Black Skimmerswere notably scarce in numbers continued very low, indicating either a changein migration the s. with the best count 11 at Ninigret Pond N.W.R., R.I., during pattern or indifferent reporting. much of September.

156 American B•rds, March-April 1983 ALCIDS -- In recent years the fall season has witnessed little berreturn of BarnSwallows was widespread this year. The onslaught activity in this groupand this year was only slightlybetter. There was apparentlybegan Nov. 6 and was reported from Connecticut(4), a flurry of Dovekie activity Oct. 13-16when 20 were at Seal I., N.S., Rhode Island (4), Massachusetts(14), Maine (4), and New Brunswick 19 on the ferry to Monhegan I., Me., and reports of smaller numbers (2). Unrelated but nonethelesslate was a Barn Swallow in Newfound- from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Maine. Otherwise counts land Oct. 10, and sevenCliff Swallowsthere Oct. 3. Enigmaticis a were modest. On Oct. 26, five Dovekies were seen at Barnstable and reportof a 30-secondsighting of a Cave Swallowin the companyof seven in Eastham, Mass., where Puffin was also seen. There were Barn Swallows at Cherry Hill Beach, N.S., Aug. 14 (J & SC). scattered Dovekie reports in November and storm conditions The comingsand goingsof our commonerbirds, like Blue Jay, brought 152 to PemaquidPt., Me., Nov. 24 (SH). Additional Puffin deservecloser scrutiny. Largely as a resultof an acorn crop failure, sightingswere of 20 off Brier I., N.S., Sept. 5 and in the usual Blue Jays began moving S in mid-September. The extent of the Bluenosereports. Razorbill and Thick-billed Murre reportswere also departureis impossibleto determinebut a countof 1000migrating at scarce. On Nov. 20, 50 Razorbills and 15 Thick-billed Murres were Sakonnet Pt., R.I., Oct. 2 was suggestive.Farther n. where the Blue seen at Rockport, Mass., where other movements of large Jay populationis smaller,75-250 were noted daily at Brier I., N.S , umdentified alcids were noted Nov. 19 & 26. Oct. 13-16.Common Raven is continuingto establishitself in the s. as 2-3 residents was almost a daily sight at a hawkwatch at Mt SoA. Wachusett,Mass., in September.Vying as the bird of the seasonifa On Sept. 17 a cat deposited a dead bird at the Harrison truly wild individual was a Jackdaw, Corvus monedula, found at residence in Middleboro, Mass. The cat's owners were Nantucket, Mass., Nov. 27 (SP) and presentinto December. Another puzzledover the identity of the bird and eventuallythe speci- sedentarycommon speciesreceived specialattention. Observersin men was delivered to Kathleen Anderson, Director of Maine, at the n. edgeof the Tufted Titmouse'srange, reported over Mahomet Bird Observatory. She identifiedthe bird as a Mar- 100 titmice--a substantial increase. Further evidence of this move- bled Murrelet of the Asiatic race, perdix. Remarkably,this is ment is provided by M.B.O. bandingdata which recordedits second the sixth such extralimital occurrence in North America in highest fall banding total for this species(TL-E). After last fall's recent years. The bird was an adult and the flightfeathers were massiveirruption of Red-breastedNuthatch they were notedas being m heavy molt leading to speculationas to when it actually scarce or nonexistent. The exception was at Fundy N.P., N.B , arrived in the area. where the large numberswere attributed to a heavy'cone crop.

DOVES THROUGH GOATSUCKERS -- A White-wingedDove WRENS THROUGH SHRIKES -- There is agreementthat Win- at Monhegan I., Sept. 20-Oct. 4 (DWF, PDV) adds to the increased ter Wrens are recoveringfrom recent declinesbut the populationis number of reports for this speciesin recent years. Yellow-billed still low. The Region's two Short-billed Marsh Wrens were in Fram- Cuckoo is often encounteredin October but this year there were few ingham, Mass., Sept. 25, and Monhegan I., Sept. 28 (DWF). A reports. Single Snowy Owls were reported from Newfoundland, Redwing, Turdus iliacus, appeared in a St. Johns, Nfld., backyard Nova Scotia, Maine and Massachusettsduring the latter half of Nov. 28 and was seen by many observersfor the next few days. An November, so four singlesin Rhode Island, where it is decidedly enormousmigration of Am. Robinswas reportedfrom Nova Scotia uncommon,during the last week of November was surprising.Three Oct. 23-26. At least 5000 were at Brier I., "thousandsflying high and separate Short-eared Owls landed on a drilling rig 200 mi e. of low in Lunenberg County" and a "minimum" of 5000 in the Pubnico Newfoundland in late October providing further documentationof area. Unique for the Region was a Varied Thrush at Holderness, their erratic wanderings.Hawkwatchers at Little Round Top, N.H., N.H., Oct. 7-8 (R. Dearborn, fide KCE). Other thrushes, with the were startled to see a Short-eared Owl migrating overhead Sept. 20. exceptionof Veery, were poorly reported. Good numbersof Veeries The last resident Chuck-will's-widow was recorded at Martha's were reportedin late August-earlySeptember and a late birdwas seen Vineyard in mid-August. The Corn. Nighthawk migration goes at Fundy N.P., N.B., Sept. 12. The fall total at M.B.O. was the largely ignoredbut in the ConnecticutR. Valley, Mass., observers highest since 1976. The total number of Gray-cheeked Thrushes recorded 12,000+ Aug. 20-Sept. 4. These were considered normal reported was four. There were seven Wheatears reported---one in numbers (SK). Newfoundlandin October, one at Argyle Head, N.S., Oct. 12, one at Seabrook, N.H., Sept. 28, one at Block I., Oct. 1-2, and one at New WOODPECKERS, FLYCATCHERS -- Red-belliedWoodpecker Canaan, Conn., Oct. 10. Two presentat Baker I., Me., Aug. 13 (WT) is now establishedin the s. portionof the Regionalbeit the population were unusually early. is small. Evidence of continuedexpansion is indicatedby reports A late Blue-gray Gnatcatcherat St. Johns, Nfld., Nov. 17 (DB) from Hampden, Me., Nov. 8-13 andHampton, N.S., Oct. 28. Reports furnished only the third provincial record. Good numbers of both of Red-headedWoodpecker outnumbered Yellow-bellied Sapsucker kinglets were reported and Golden-crownedswere termed abundant almost 2:1. Most reports of Red-headedswere of immatures. The in Nova Scotiafrom late Septemberon with 200 + at Brier I., Oct. 23- sapsuckeris an inconspicuousspecies with a precisemigration in late 24. A few N. Shrikes were reported in November from Newfound- September-earlyOctober. A very late sapsuckerwas observed in land to Massachusettsbut no invasionwas evident. There were only 5 NewfoundlandNov. 10. Of i6 reportsof W. Kingbird, eight were in reportsof what has now becomea rare visitor to the Region. Four November and were probably a result of reversemigration. Of these LoggerheadShrikes were seenin coastalMassachusetts Aug. 29-Oct the mostunusual was in NewfoundlandNov. 18-19.Vagrancy among 2 and one at Middletown, R.I., Nov. 20. flycatchers is well documented so the following should not be so shocking.A Scissor-tailedFlycatcher was found at CentralChebogue, VIREOS, WARBLERS -- There was a goodmigration of vireos N S , Sept. 4 (CRK). For the third successive fall a Fork-tailed and warblers in late August and early Septemberin most areas Flycatcher(Holt, fide RPE) was seen in Massachusetts,this one at Yellow-throatedVireo reportswere limited to Septemberwith three Nantucket Sept. 16 & 18. A well-describedMyiarchus flycatcher at in Nova Scotia, two in Maine and 15 in Massachusetts.Red-eyed Brier I., N.S., Nov. 14 could only have been an Ash-throatedFly- Vireo had a fine flightduring the big wave. From Aug. 29-Sept.9,123 catcher(EM). BecauseEmpidonax flycatchers are nearly impossible were banded at Appledore I., Me. (DWH) and M.B.O.'s fall total of to identify in the fall, they are largely ignored, except for Yellow- 170was 21% abovethe previoushigh. Philadelphia Vireo alsoseemed belhed. An indicationof their frequencyand timing of migrationis to have a good fall with 15 bandedat Appledore I., and a total of 23 providedby bandingfigures from AppledoreI., Me., where 28 were reportsin Massachusettsduring September. Warbling Vireos seemed banded Aug. 20-Sept. 9 (DWH). Olive-sided Flycatcher received more prevalent than usual with two seenin Nova Scotia in Septem- favorable comment. In Nova Scotiait was saidto be "most reported ber. A late Warbling Vireo was at MarbleheadOct. 5 but one banded in some years". Four were seen together in Lincoln, Mass., Sept. 1, at M.B.O., Nov. 11 posted a record late date. and one was late at Block I., R.I., Oct. 3 (WRP). As with vireos,warblers were bestrecorded during the late August- early September period with a less obvious concentration around SWALLOWS THROUGH NUTHATCHES -- Largely as a result Sept. 19. The "southern" warblers were recorded in the lowest of warm temperatures and prolonged SW winds there were many numbersof recent years with no Cerulean or Kentucky reported. A reports of late sightingsof Tree and Barn swallows.During Novem- Prothonotarywas seenin Nova ScotiaAug. 15, anotherat SableI. in ber 11 Tree Swallows were noted in Massachusettsand one at Fundy mid-Septemberand one was bandedat AppledoreI., Aug. 31. Two N P, N.B., was consideredexceptionally late. The annual Novem- Yellow-throated Warblers were present in Nova Scotia Aug. 28 &

Volume 37, Number 2 157 Sept. 6. The only otherswere one at AppledoreI., Aug. 29 and one at Mass., Oct. 13 was clearly an anomaly. However, 520+ White- Marblehead Sept. 28. Golden-winged Warbler is rarely seen in the wingeds were at Gros Morne N.P., Nfld., Nov. 2. Finches were fall. One at Broad Cove, N.S., Sept. 6 was unusual. A female was indeed lacking in s. areas but was the lack of finchesin the n. real or seen at Monhegan I.. Sept. 14 and three were bandedat M.B.O., the merely an absenceof notable concentrations? latestSept. 30, a late date. The usualfew Blue-wingedWarblers were Even in what was termed a lackluster fall migration, there were in Nova Scotia and Maine and a late one was seen at Marshfield, somebright spots.Two Le Conte'sSparrows were recorded.One was Mass., Nov. 6-27. During the goodwave somespecies were recorded at St. Paul's, Nfld., Sept. 19-20(BM) and the other at Newburyport, in excellent numbersincluding Black-and-white, Magnolia, Black- Mass., Oct. 31 (RSH, JS). A bird fitting the descriptionof an imm. throated Blue, Bay-breasted, Wilson's, Canada, and Am. Redstart. Henslow'sSparrow was noted in Gloverton, Nfld., Sept. 22 (RB). A From Aug. 29-Sept. 9, 88 N. Waterthrusheswere bandedat Apple- SeasideSparrow at Grand Manan I., N.B., Aug. 22-Sept.6 was well dore I. (DWH). A LouisianaWaterthrush at Monhegan1., Me., Sept. out of a rangeand oneat HamptonFalls, N.H., Sept. 19was a rarity. 5 was unprecedented that far n. (PDV). There was much comment The w. vagrants,Lark and Clay-colored sparrows.were recordedin about Orange-crownedWarbler. In Nova Scotia, 13were recorded in below-normal numbers with only 13 Lark and seven Clay-colored October and November, seven were recorded in Septemberand 16 reported. Of thesethe most unusualreport was of a Lark Sparrow at during October in Massachusettsand at MonheganI., Me., I I were Cape St. Mary's Pt., Nfld., Sept. 26. Lloyd-Evans' commentson seen Oct. 13-15 (PDV). Prairie Warblers are now regular fall visitors sparrowsis worth repeating. "Consideredas a group, northern breed- to Nova Scotia with this seasoWstotal being six. Yellow-breasted ing sparrows continued the previous six-year low, 38% below the Chat numberswere averagebut ConnecticutWarblers were very low mean for 1972-1976."The lack of White-crowned Sparrow elicited except in Massachusettswhere 13 were reportedin September.The more comment than any other species. From Oct. 9-16 at Seal 1., highlightin St. Johns, Nfld., occurred late in the season.A Wilson's N.S., Bruce Mactavish saw only three White-crowneds, all adults, was seen Nov. 17-19, Nashville and Orange-crowned Nov. 19 and where "in recent yearsduring the sameperiod one could expect 100- Prairie Warbler Nov. 28. the latter for a first provincial record. 400 + " Few Lapland Longspurswere reported but flocks of Snow Buntings numbering in the hundreds were widespread. In Mas- BLACKBIRDS THROUGH BUNTINGS -- Orchard Orioles de- sachusetts, the Snow Bunting flight was termed excellent with the part shortly after finishingbreeding in July. Thus, one at Mortbegan maximum 1000 at Plum I., Nov. 8. I., Sept. 29 was remarkableand three in Peabody,Mass., Aug. 8 slightly less so. Northern Orioles, reverse migrants,were widely ADDENDUM -- Not included in this report, for a variety of reportedthrough the Regionas far n. as Newfoundlandin November. reasons,are several reports of extreme rarities. Included are records Six Yellow-headed Blackbirds were seen in Nova Scotia where it is of Polynesian Tattler, Spotted Redshank, Red-necked Stint and "becomingregular". There were 10additional sightings in the Region. Ringed Plover from Newfoundland, Yellow-billed and Arctic loons A SummerTanager at MortbeganI., Sept. 12 was unique for the from Massachusetts, Wilson's Plover from Rhode Island and Band- Region. Blue Grosbeaks totalled a low 13 but one at Martha's tailed Pigeon from Connecticut. Vineyard Nov. 7- l0 was late. Dickcissels fared better, with more than 30 recorded, the most unusual being two in New Brunswick in SUB-REGIONAL EDITORS (boldface, italic), Contributors Oc[ober and two in Newfoundland in November. (italic), and Observers and other abbreviations -- Dennis J. Abbot, Most of the winter fincheswere describedas beingalmost nonexis- Charles R.K. Allen, Tom Baptist, Don Barton, Richard G.B. Brown, tent, at least in the s. Only a handfulof EveningGrosbeaks began Tom Burke, Roger Burrows, David S. Christie, J.L. Cohrs, J.S. filtering in to non-breedingareas regionwide. Purple Finch was Cohrs, Paul J. Desjardins,Phyllis R. Dobson, Kimball C. Elkins, generallyperceived to be in good numbersin many areas.Christmas David L. Emerson, Ruth P. Emery, Norm Famous, Davis W. Finch, Bird Counts will prove or disprove this suspicion.There were no Robert J. Goodrich. Richard S. Heil, Sibley Higginbotham,David W. reports of Com. Redpoll and Pine Grosbeakwas reportedonly from Holmes, Nant Holt, SethKellogg, Douglas L. Kraus, Trevor Lloyd- Nova Scotia. A few Pine Siskins were reported from Nova Scotia in Evans, Michael K. Lucey, Bruce Macravish, Blake Maybank. Ian A. breedingareas in late summer-earlyfall butthe onlyother report was McLaren, Eric Mills, Blair Nikula, Simon Perkins, Wayne R. of a single bird at Marblehead Oct. 2 (JS). With one exception Petersen,Elisabeth W. Phinney, Robert A. Quinn, Tudor Richards, crossbillscontinued the negative finch report. Four Red Crossbills, Linda Rubenstein, William C. Russell. Jan Smith. William Town- the only ones reported. were seen in Nova Scotia as were 12-15 send, Peter D. Vickery, Richard R. Viet, John Wells.---RICHARD A. White-wingeds.A report of five White-wingedCrossbills in Chatham, FORSTER, MassachusettsAudubon Society, Lincoln, MA 01773.

QUEBEC REGION /Normand David and Michel Gosselin

Temperatures were below average in August and, except in the far north, above average during the rest of the season. Precipitation, however, was normal all months. except in October when a 50% decrease was noted. For some people there seems to be a sharp division between naturally occurring birds and those that have been (or could have been) introduced or assisted. Unfortunately, the latter are often neglectedor ignored, even in authoritative literature. For many, the mere suspicionof previous captivity or assistanceseems enough to deny the very presence of a bird; a reason for this may be that the natural and human worlds are perceived by some as being totally different and separate. Accordingly, when a bird is suspectedof having been released or escapedfrom captivity, there is often a tendencyto make a final (and unqualified)decision as to its origin. But there often is no way to come to an undisputedconclusion when trying to decide whether or not a given bird is of captive origin. After all hypotheses have been consideredand all evidence weighed. doubt may remain. Probability distinctionbetween known facts and mereopinions on the originof a is not a synonymfor certainty. It is thusimportant to alwaysmake the bird.

! 58 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 We believe that most occurrencesof free-flyingbirds deserve to be capable of long-distancedisplacement as attested by several occur- documentedappropriately, even if they are suspected(or known) to rences in Iceland. It has already been reported in Massachusetts have been "assisted". Some of our most commonspecies are imports, (A.O.U. 1957) and probably in the Azores (Bannerman 1966). A • and others may well be able to follow the same path. Mallard at Kuujjuaq Aug. 12 (YA) was far from its range, the sameis true of five Gadwalls in Havre aux Basques,Madeleine Is., Aug. 8 LOONS THROUGH FLAMINGOS -- Arctic Loons were found (PBa), a first local occurrence.Northern Quebecbeing largely unex- on both sidesof Ungava Pen.: a pair at L. Pio (58ø17'N,69ø32'W) in plored ornithologically, it is not surprising that many records help mid-July(LG) and severaloff Nuvuc Pt., at the end of July (I J). The delineate breedingranges: a • Ring-neckedDuck with sevenyoung presenceof up to threeN. Fulmarsnear the MadeleineIs. (Aug. 9, 13, at 58ø10'N, 69ø34'W, W of Kuujjuaq, at the end of July, anotherwith 22 PBa. JH, YA) can be related to the abundance of shearwaters four young at 58ølYN, 68ø58'W in mid-July (LG), a • Harlequin noted by local fishermen(fide YA); additionalnoteworthy sightings Duck with five youngat 71ø15'Won the EastmainR., July 16 (RBe), included 185Greater Shearwatersfrom the P.E.I. ferry Aug. 9 (PBa) and two broods of Black Scoters at 55ø46'N, 66ø03'W, n. of Scheffer- and55 nearOld-Harry Aug. 12(JH). The latter specieswas also noted ville, at the end of August (LG). A c• White-winged Scoter at 53ø30'N, unusuallylate: a bird at BergeronnesNov. 5 (AB), and up to ten from 7 lø00'W, in c. QuebecJuly 24 (RBe) furnishedanother indication that the Matane ferry Nov. I 1-19(JH, YG, m.ob.). Five Greater and three the speciescould be found breeding there. Sooty shearwaterswere seenAug. 18from the new ferry routefrom Havre Saint-Pierre to Anticosti (GD, NLI. The now regular presence RAPTORS THROUGH SHOREBIRDS -- An Osprey was found of Manx Shearwatersin the Gulf of St. Lawrence was again illus- at Saglouc July 30 (RS) and good numbers were reported on the trated by sightingsnear the MadeleineIs., Aug. 4-Sept. 8 (FG, JH, recently-created reservoirs in n. Quebec (RBe). A Bald Eagle at PC, GF, YA). CaniapiscauAug. 12(YA) and two Red-tailed Hawks at L. Nichecun An aerial survey of the s. shoreof L. Saint-Franqois,on the St. July 21 (RBe) were somewhat n of their range. An imm. Swalnson's Lawrence R., producedsix Great Egrets Aug. 23 (JS). A sizable Hawk shot at Rivi•re-au-Renard Aug. 22 (fide, BC, ph., N.M.N.S.) incursion of Cattle Egrets brought single birds to Gasp6 mid- representedthe northeasternmostoccurrence in North America. A Septemberto mid-October(fide PP), Harrington-Harbourc. Oct. 1 young Am. Kestrel found dead near L. Yasinski Aug. 4 and several (fide KB), BergeronnesOct. 3 CAB)and Sainte-Annedu Lac Oct. 16- sightingson the James Bay territory (YA) indicate that this bird is 18 (fide JC, DSH), 17 birds to Rapide-des-JoachimsOct. 30 (GP et apparently pushing N. The Sandhill Crane that summered at al.), two near Amos at about the samedate (MP,fide YA), and singles Barachois was last seen Sept. 8-15 (ND, PDu), two birds were also to RimouskiNov. I (YG), Cap-des-RosiersNov. I (JF), and Sainte- sighted at Matapedia Oct. 15 (PBr). As predicted in AB 35:922, the Anne des Monts for 2 weeks in mid-November (ADs); these localities Piping Plover was found breeding on the North Shore, with the are all away from the more heavily birded s. areas.A Green Heron at discoveryof two adults and two youngat Moisie July 30 (AB). Two SherbrookeNov. 3 (JRu) was the latestever. A Plegadisibis foundat Lesser Yellowlegs at 55ø46'N, 66ø03'W, n. of Schefferville, at the end SherbrookeSept. 12 (PB l) was not automaticallya GlossyIbis; fall of August (LG) were rather unusual, whereas a Solitary Sandpiperat records in this Region are extremely few and the possibilityof a Saint-Romuald Oct. 31 (ADc) was unprecedentedly late. Single White-faced Ibis shouldnever be excluded (even in spring). Found at W. Sandpiperswere found in Aylmer Aug. 14 (RDb), Vaudreuil Aug. Les.Mrchins Sept. 4, an ad. AmericanFlamingo was stonedto death 14-20(BB, MM, GH), and Cbte Sainte-CatherineP.P., Sept. 19(YA). by teenagersthe next day (fideADs, *Nat'l Mus. Nat. Sc.). Although Two Least Sandpipers at I. du Moine Nov. 13 (PM) were the latest excessivelylean and in perfect plumage.the questionof its origin ever, while 13 Purple Sandpipersat Saint-Romuald Nov. 6 (PDe) remains unanswered. The same can be said of a bird shot at I. aux formed a large flock for a speciesrare on the w. St. Lawrence R. A Grues Sept. 16, 1972. Stilt Sandpiperat Capucins Aug. 17 (ADs, LJ) provided a first record in Gaspesie; the bird is neverthelessregular in s. Quebec, and even in WATERFOWL -- Three adult and six young Whistling Swans the Madeleine Is. A fourth Regional report of the Long-billedDow- were found Aug. 20 at 60ø25'N, 76ø35'Win the Ungava Pen. (GGu, itcher since1979, at RimouskiJuly 24 (GG, LH), showsthat the bird is fide JG), near the only area where the speciesbreeds in the Province perhapsof annual occurrence. (see Can. Field-Nat. 84:398-399). Spotted Oct. 14, an ad. Bean Goose was seenat Cap-Tourmenteuntil Oat. 21 whenshot by a hunter(YA, JAEGERS THROUGH ALCIDS -- The only Long-tailed Jaeger MG. JH. CS). Measurements (fide AR) indicated the race rossicus, of the fall migrationwas seenfrom the Matane ferry Sept. I l (ADs). breedingin the w. tundra of the U.S.S.R. and winteringin Europe. Rarer Larids included a Franklin's Gull at LaMalbaie Oct. I l (FG), This is the first documented occurrence of this race in North America; single Lesser Black-backed Gulls at LaMalbaie (GSe) and off two other Siberian races wander occasionallyin Alaska. Three birds Tadoussac(DBr et al.) Oct. 9, and at Montmorency Nov. 20+ (CV, not identified to subspecieshave apparently been filmed at Port m.ob.), as well as an imm. Sabine's Gull at Quebec City Sept. 11 Colborne, Ont., Apr. 9, 1933. Both Ross' and White-frontedgeese (GL). Furthermore, a very late imm. Forster's Tern was found in Aylmer Nov. 7 (RL). SevenDovekies were reportedin mid-Julyfrom L. Pio, 30-+ km inland from Ungava Bay (LG). For the secondyear in a row, this specieswas abundantin the St. Lawrence Estuary, with maxima of 208 from the Matane ferry Nov. 13 (JH), and 480 at BergeronnesNov. 28 (AB); two also reached Saint-Sim6on,Char- levoix Co., on the latter date OLD). A flock of 13 Razorbills at Saint- Romuald Oct. 27 (PDe) was noteworthy. A Corn. Murre at Quebec City Oct. 10 (RBa, GG) was apparentlythe westernmostoccurrence ever on the St. Lawrence; eight had been reported from the Saint- Simeon ferry the same day (MGa). Thick-billed Murres and Com. Puffins were less obvious, with highs of respectively six and three from the Matane ferry in November (JH, YA).

CUCKOOS THROUGH MOCKINGBIRDS --A Yellow-billed Cuckooat MetabetchouanSept. 29 (NT) was the firstfor the L. Saint- Jeanarea. A calling Boreal Owl at Cap-aux-MeulesAug. 28 indicates that the speciesstill resideson the Madeleine Is. (YA). Two Red- headedWoodpeckers were recordedoutside their range:an adult at Bean Goose. Cap-Torrmente. Qre.. Oct. 19. 1982. Photo/ L. Jacques-Cartier,Laurentides P.P., Sept. 16 (DBa) and an imma- N. David. ture at Rimouski Nov. 6-16 (YG). A Say'sPhoebe was photographed at Beauport Oct. 4 (ADc, PDe, ph. N.M.N.S.), while a Scissor-tailed were alsopresent at Cap-Tourmentein October.an annualevent. At Flycatcherwas at LaBaie Oct. 26 (GSa). Two Barn Swallows,appar- Cap Saint-Ignace,ajuv. CommonShelduck was shotSept. 18 by a ently of the Americansubspecies, erythrogaster spent the summerin hunter who reported that a secondbird was also present(*seen by Ivujivik (fide I J). The possibility of the European race, rustica JFG, ADc). Rather frequent in aviaries,this Old World bird is also distinguishedby its'wideblack collar and whiter underparts, must be

Volume 37, Number 2 159 consideredwith n sightingsof thisbird, asfive out of 23 reportsin MarmsMay 22, 1981,(HR, fide PS) andone was found in Mirabel W. Greenland were of this race (Salomonsen, 1967). A Golden- Dec. 12, 1981(RP). Last spring,someone was seen'releasingtwo crownedKinglet was recorded n. of itsrange July 8, onthe James Bay birds in Westmount(fide PS). See alsoAB 34:143,878. A covey of road near the EastmainR. (YA). Again this year, the Blue-gray wild Turkeys was reported from Saint-Fabien,Panet Twp, last Gnatcatcherwas found at Cap-Tourmente,this time Aug. 17(RCm). summer(fide RM); it is not knownwhether the parentswere from the A Wheatearwas met with at L. Pio, Ungava,in mid-July(LG), while originalstock of 1978or releasedrecently (see AB 35:162).A pair of the only one of the fall migrationwas at Mont-JoliSept. 19-26(YG, Bobwhites at Saint-F•r•ol Aug. 17 (JLG) was certainly released m.ob.). The E. Bluebirdwas reported in goodnumbers at the edgeof locallybecause the locality is very far fromthe species' known range its range:one at AmosAug. 21 (H J), four at BergeronnesSept. 4 (AB) A Black-billedMagpie in LongueuilSept. 29-Oct. 11 (RDp, mob ) and 24 at CourvilleOct. 11 (ADc). The nest of a Mockingbirdwas appearedtame and had much-frayedtail feathers;these characters foundin Chandlerduring the summer,a firstin Gasp6•ie(PP). are not, in themselves,irrefutable proof of a captiveorigin (see AFN 19:42-44).However, becausethis particularbird was a brownish- VIREOS THROUGH FINCHES --A Yellow-throated Vireo was hoodedjuvenal, it shouldhave been in freshplumage, and had thus at QuebecCity Oct. 10 (DB1), the latestdate knownfor this bird in the likely beenbrought from the Prairiesas someone'spet. Province. Among warblers, a Blue-wingedWarbler at Salnt-Anaclet NOTE -- It has been our practice to include in this column Sept. 8 (YG et al.) and an Orange-crownedWarbler at Havre-Aubert sightingsthat were madefrom the ferry betweenBlanc-Sablon, Que, Aug. 22 (YA) provided first occurrencesin the respective areas. and St. Barbe, Nfld., in the n. half of the Straits of Belle-Isle Many record-latewarblers were noted: a Yellow in RimouskiNov. However, it was brought to our attention that, accordingto the 20-22 (RCt), a Chesnut-sidedin Sainte-Foy Nov. 4 (GB), and a • boundariesdelineated in the Gulf by an agreementbetween the Black-throated Blue in L6vis Nov. 18 (GSi). The'first Yellow- Provinces,the route of the ferry is almostentirely in Newfoundland breasted Chat of Rimouski was found Aug. 31 (GG). A $ Scarlet waters. Northern Fulmars, Greater, Sooty, and Manx shearwaters Tanager was sightedat L. Joann6s,Abitibi, July 4; a male was also reportedfrom Blanc-Sablon(Aug. 2 & 23, 1976;Aug. 14 & 25, 1977, apparentlyheard at the sameplace (EvW). One of the few .Sharp- June 16 & Aug. 4, 1978;July 10, 1980--in AB 31:153;32:181,33 158, tailed Sparrowsever in the Montreal area was discoveredin Hudson 34:877) must then be considered as technically in Newfoundland Oct. 2 (PBa). Mystery still surroundsthe origin of E. Meadowlarks waters. reported from Murdochville in migration: this fall, a high of 45 has CONTRIBUTORS AND OBSERVERS -- Y. Aubry, P. Bannon been noted Oct. 1 (ML). North of Schefferville,at 55ø46'N, 66ø03'W (PBa), D. Banville (DBa), B. Barnhurst,R. Barry (RBa), R. Beaul• four Brown-headedCowbirds were seenin late August(LG); this is a (RBe), Y. Blackburn, P. Blain (PB1),K. Blanchard,D. Blouin (DB1), specieswhose expansionis to be closelywatched. House Finches P. Boily, A. Bouchard,G. Bouchard,P. Brousseau(PBr), D. Brunton were not reportedthis summer,probably owing to a lack of feedersin (DBr), R. Camirand (RCm), R. Carswell (RCw), J. Chabot, P Chag- operation. Recordsof the fall includedtwo male and two females or non, C. Chalk, B. Cormier, R. C6t6 (RCt), N. David, L. Davidson, P iramaturesat L. NominingueAug. 14(RCw), an imm. male at Quebec Delacr6tax (PDe), J.L. Desgranges, A. Desrochers(ADc), A Des- City Sept.9 (CV), a male andsix females or iramaturesin Sherbrooke rosiers (ADs), B. DiLabio, RJ Dubois (RDb), P. Dupal (PDu), Sept. 11 +, someof the latter beingfed by the adult (JRu, m.ob.); one R. Dupuy (RDp), G. Duquette, G. Falardeau, J. Fournler, was also near Wilson's Corners Oct. 29 (JM, fide DSH), and a pair L. Gari6py, Y. Gauthier, M. Gawn (MGa), G. Gendron (GG), returned to Philipsburg Nov. 20 (CC). J. Giroux, J.F. Giroux, M. Gosselin(MG), F. Grenon, J.L. Grand- maison, G. Guertin (GGu), L. Hall6, J. Hardy, R. Harris, G Huot, ADVENTIVES -- A Bar-headedGoose (Anser indicus) was pres- H. Jolin, I. Jones,L. Jourdaln,R. LeBrun, G. Lemelin, M. Lemieux, ent at BarachoisJuly 23-Sept.18 (JRo, m.ob.); the species'original N. L6pine, J. MacKenzie, M. Mcintosh, R. McNeil, P. Mitchell, rangelies from Mongoliato India. This bird often escapesfrom M. Pageau,R. Pelletier, P. Poulin,G. Pringle,H. Richards,A Reed, captivity and can travel great distances;a Bar-headedGoose had J. Rocheleau(JRo), J. Ruest(JRu), D. Saint-Hilaire(DSH), J. Sauro, beenshot in 1975on SouthamptonI., N.W.T. (fideRH) andone has G. Savard (GSa), G. Seutin (GSe), C. Simard, G. Simard (GS0, evenreached Spitzbergen recently (Alauda 48:25). New factscame to R. Simard, P. Smith, N. Trembtay, C. Vachon, E. van de Walle -- light on the subjectof Chukar acclimatization.Nineteen birds were NORMAND DAVID, CenteldeRecherches Ecologiques de Montreal, releasedin Rigaudduring the fall of 1980,the followingsummer one 5858 C6te des NeigesNo. 400, Montreal, Quebec,H3S IZI, and broodat leastwas observed, and in the springof 1982two birdswere MICHEL GOSSELIN, 370 Metcalfe No. 707, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P stillpresent (LD,fide PS).Two Chukars were also reported from Lac- 1S9.

HUDSON-DELAWARE REGION 4-5. As Kranick preparedto beginhis day's coverageof the Baer /Robert O. Paxton,William J. Boyle,Jr., and David Rockshawk watch, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania September 5, he becameaware that warblerswere all aroundhim: "CapeMays by the A. Cutler thousand,Magnolias, Tennessees, Blackburnians not far behind Never have I seenanything even remotely comparable." Thereafter Fall 1982 offered vivid illustrationsof weather's effect on migra- the migrationseemed to peter out, especiallyon the coast.The few tion. The fall passagebegan with a bangwhen a seriesof Augustcold frontsthat passedtracked mostly to the north, producingeasterly frontsculminated in the granddaddyof themall August29. That front windson the coast ("back door highs").Most westernor plains specieswere low. Hawks were dispersedover a broadfront. Water- broughtrecord low temperatures(46øF. at Philadelphia,43 ø at Allen- town, 38ø at Wilkes-Barre) and a torrent of passerines.At Higbee's fowlremained in thenorth, as did winter finches. Things improved in Beach, Cape May, New Jersey, where a coastalgrove concentrates November,however, when majorcold fronts followed a balmyfirst migrants, birds poured through during the morning of August 29: week. Fronts on November 6-7 and 13 piled up impressivetotals of 1000+ Eastern Kingbirds, 80 Empidonax flycatchers, two Olive- hawks,loons, and swansin the mountains,and goodcoastal water sided Flycatchers, four Philadelphia Vireos, 120 TennesseeWar- bird passages. blers, 40 Magnolia Warblers, 65 BlackburnjanWarblers, four Mourn- Some freqently mentioned localities are abbreviatedbelow as ing Warblers, 95 Canada Warblers, 500+ American Redstarts,700- follows:B. Hook: BombayHook N.W.R., nearSmyrna, Del., Brig 1000 Northern Orioles (DS, CS, BMo). Twenty-nine speciesof Brigantine N.W.R., Atlantic Co., N.J.; H.M.: Hackensack warblerswere recordedat Cape May that day. Furthernorth at Island Meadows,Hudson and BergenCos., N.J.; J.B.W.R.: JamaicaBay Beach, New Jersey, Doscher had her biggestbanding day of the W.R., New York City; and Tinicum: Tinicum Nat'l Environmental season that same morning, including 26 Veeries, more than she Center, Philadelphia. usually bandsin an entire autumn. GREBES THROUGH HERONS -- Horned Grebes continued One more massiveflight accompaniedthe cold front of September their"downward spiral" (GH). Nonewere seen at all in e. Pennsylva-

160 AmericanBirds, March-Aprd 1983 It is not certain what proportion of the wintering Brant population crossesthe mountains and what proportion comes down the coast, but the early November cold fronts brought unusual numbers of them, like swans, over the ridges: 90 and 250 over Baer Rocks, Pa., Co1111 Nov. 6-7, and 750 during the same3 days at RaccoonRidge, Warren Co., N.J. (FW) were the largest of a number of reports. The now- annual White-fronted Geese included a pair at Brig Oct. 9-Nov. i (B. Starika, RM), one of the Greenland race at B. Hook after Nov. 20 (fide AH), and one at Prospect P., Brooklyn {JY). The Region had Ross'Geese for the secondyear in a row, this time two: B. Hook Oct. 17-Nov. 30+ (BS, E. Witner, J. Gordon), the same location where Delaware's first was photographedlast November (AB 36:158); and Brig Oct. 23-Nov. 30+ (J. Danzenbaker, AM, ph. AB), possibly joined by another in November, New Jersey'ssecond (el. AB 26:586 for a sightrecord at Brig in winter 1971-72).We suspectthat increased e. observations of Ross' Goose reflect more careful observation rather than a distribution shift.

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nia (LL, WR), andthe bestcoastal count was of only 10at BrigOct. 26 {RM). A strayWhite Pelican,apparently adult, soaredover CapeMay Pt., Oct. 18(M. Maurer, DS, HL, ph. CS), a secondcounty record. Some measureof the steadily growing Double-crestedCormorant passage down the coast was 4000 on the Delaware coast Oct. 4 (WWF) and Ross' Goose with Snow Goose, Brigantine N.W.R., N.J., Oct. 31, 13,000passing Cape May Oct. 10 (DWa). Goodnumbers also came 1982. Photo/Alan Brady. down the Hudson; 106 at Piermont, Rockland Co., N.Y., Oct. 1 (RD) tied the local maximum. Migration was still going on inland Nov. 6 when 25 passedover Baer Rocks, Pa. {KK). The only Fulvous WhistlingDuck was an immatureat Brig Aug. 13 (tP. Desjardins, ph.). Up to nine Eurasian Wigeon were a bit above average. A d' Tufted Duck, believed to be wild. was at Central Park L., N.Y.C., Nov. 29 into December {L. Pohner et al.), where two femaleswere reported last winter. The annual watch for migrant diving ducks touchingdown at inland lakes was disappointing this fall, largely because of mild weather, althoughLewis blames increasedhunting pressure at L. Struble and Marsh Creek. Pa. The now usualOldsquaw flightsover the mountains on November cold fronts were a bit low (e.g., ten over Baer Rocks Nov. 6•KK), but sizableinland groundings included 18 in a flooded quarry near Allentown Nov. 13 (BMI and 49 at L. Marburg. Pa.. Nov. 7 (DH). As usual, Black Scoters were the most frequently reported scoter inland {e.g., 75, Cornwall Bay, N.Y., on the Hudson R., Nov. 10•BSe), but numbers were mostly below last year. Eight Surf Scoters at Wild Creek Res., Pa., Nov. 19 (DG, J. Gibson) were more unusual.

VULTURES, RAPTORS -- Black Vultures seem to have made anotherquantum jump upwardin n. New Jersey.A groupin the Great Swamp•Bernardsville area peaked at eight Nov. 30 (fide IB. H. Boyce, RK), and 22 + were reported in the n.w. hills (fide GH). Oddly enough, none were reported acrossthe border in New York. In White Pelican, Cape May Pt., N.J., Oct. 18, 1982. Photo/Clay a more traditional part of the range, 40 at a feed lot near Lewes. Del., Sutton. Nov. 6 (WWF, J. An)l) was an amazing coastal concentration. NB, whose years of careful counting of birds coming down the On the "backdoor high" of Oct. 9-10,flocks of 28 and45 GreatBlue Hudson at the Alpine, N.J., overlook are amongthis Region's most Heronspassed Cape May (AM); thetotal count there Oct. 10was 200 concrete gaugesof population trends, reports that Turkey Vultures (DWa). The farthest-flungGlossy Ibises in late-summerdispersal continue to increase. This season's total was about 10% above last weresingles at TunkhannockAug. 23, the second or thirdknown in e. year, and % few hundred % over 10 years ago." Pennsylvania(WR), and at Goshen,Orange Co., N.Y., Aug. 30 For thefourth straight year, Mississippi Kites appeared in earlyfall (J. Fitzpatrick)and three at GalesvilleAirport, Ulster Co., N.Y., in at CapeMay. Mostif not all wereimmatures, suggesting either post- mid-November OT). breedingdispersal from the s. or someas yet undiscoveredbreeding locationnearby. Up to threewere seen each day Aug. 14-16(CS, RR, WATERFOWL -- WhistlingSwan passagewas on schedulebut RRa, MB), and moremay havebeen involved. A differentimmature more concentrated than usual when cold fronts followed the balmy was at Stowe Cr., Cumberland Co., N.J., Aug. 14 (CS), and 'still first week of November. On Nov. 8, 1500 reached Muddy Run, anotherat Cape May Court HouseSept. 20 {A. Nicholson). Drumore, LancasterCo., Pa., 94 were over Hawk Mt., Pa., SB's The hawk watchesreported generally low numberscompared to largestpersonal count there ever. After 20 at Baer RocksNov. 7 recent years, but the weatherseems to have accountedfor that. (KK), the greatfront of Nov. 13brought 14 there and 43 over Hawk Tranquilconditions worked against any concentrations in September Mt. or October, either on the ridgesor the coast, so it is hard to draw

Volume37, Number2 161 conclusionsabout the populationsof the earlier migrant raptors. was particularlyheavy with 50 (Oct. I), 51 (Oct. 4), and50 (Oct. 9) on Things picked up considerablyalong the ridgeswith the fronts of a "back door high" (CS, AM). Elsewhere, the picture was not so Nov. 6-13 and there were good countsof later migrantspecies. optimistic.Hawk Mt.'s eight was the lowestever, while the Long Goshawksappear to be irrupting again. Although totals nowhere Island beachflight was well below recent falls, perhapsfor lack of approachedthe great years of 1972-73(e.g., 141at Hawk Mt., rf. 428 cold fronts. PD theorizesthat Peregrinesand Merlinsoften migrate in 1972and 357 in 1973), they have been generally higher in the last 2 offshore, so that E winds concentratedthem on the New Jersey falls than in any fall since 1973.The high proportionof adultspoints to beaches.Merlins, too, set a record at Cape May with 1675. food pressurerather than breedingsuccess. DSH found 67% imma- American Kestrelswere in poor numbersso universallythat some- tures at Bake Oven Knob, Lehigh Co., Pa., which compareswith 79% thing other than dispersalin tranquil weather may be involved. No in the great invasionof 1972and 65% in the 1973"echo" flight. The organized hawk watch known to us had normal numbers. Declines very high Sharp-shinnedHawk totals since1977 were not maintained from the 1975-81 average ranged from I I% at Montclalr, N.J., this fall on coastal Long Island or the Kittatinny-Blue Mt. ridge, through40% at Cape May and Mt. Peter, N.Y. (despitethe longest probably for lack of cold fronts in September-October,but respect- hoursof coverageever there),to 72% at BreezyPt., at the s.w. tip of able counts along the front ridge in New Jersey (4746 at Montelair) Long Island. and at Cape May (45,586) approachedrecent fall figures.The high [We th•nk the followingfor hawk watch data: Seth Benz (Hawk proportion of Cooper's Hawks to Sharp-shinnedHawks since 1979 Mt., Pa.),•Andrew Bihun (Montelair, N.J.), PeterDunne and Clay continued at Hook Mt., N.Y. (increasedto 1:39). Hawk Mt. (steady Sutton (Cape May. N.J.), D.S. Heintzelman (Bake Oven Knob, Pa.), at 1:13), and Baer Rocks (increasedto 1:7.8), but elsewhere slippeda Kenneth Kranick (Baer Rocks, Pa.), Andrew Martin (Mt. Peter, bit. Kranick recalls that the historic ratio at Baer Rocks was about N.Y.), Steve Nord (Fire Island, N.Y.), HanneloreRichard (Breezy I:10. Pt., L.I.), Fred Tetlow (SunriseMt., N.J.), Stiles Thomas (Hook Mt., Buteos were low along the coast, on E winds, but the sharp cold N.Y.), and Floyd P. Wolfarth (Raccoon Ridge, N.J.) fronts of early November concentratedspectacular numbers of Red- tailed Hawks along the ridges. November 13 was a particularly dramatic day along the Blue Mt. ridge, Pa.: 797 Red-taileds at Hawk Mt., 893 at Baer Rocks (along with the waterfowl already mentioned), and an all-time daily high of 914 at Bake Oven Knob (BM). Broad- winged Hawks, by contrast, dispersed in the placid September air. Migrant kettles meanderedby any time Sept. 9-24, as often as not away from the ridges. For example. 1404 over Green Lane Res.. Montgomery Co., Pa., during the morningof Sept. 13 (R. Bardman, D. Croll) nearly equalledHawk M[.'s best day, 1911Sept. 13. These conditions make any generalizations about Broad-winged Hawk populationsrash, and the same applies to Red-shoulderedHawks, althoughthere were someimpressive counts of them in November on the ridges.Swainsoh's Hawks were widely reported, althoughfewer than last fall's record. An immature was banded at Wind Gap, Pa., Sept. 19{P. K'•rnerl,two wereat Hawk Mt. (SB),and up to six at Cape May late August-Oct. 5 (PD. RR. CS. DWa). It was an off year for Rough-leggedHawks. Eagle figureswere rather encouraging, not only in their totals, but in the percentageof youngbirds. Hawk Mt.'s 54 Golden Eaglesmake lrnrn. • Gyrfalcon,Kittatinny Mts. Raptor Banding Sta., Stokes the third straightfall of 50 + ( 1975-79average, 36), andother excellent S.F., N.J., Nov. 8, 1982. Pboto/Len Soucy. ridge countsincluded 15 (10 imm.) at RaccoonRidge, N.J., and 36 at Bake Oven Knob, Pa.. where DSH calculated 46% immatures. A fair CRANES, RAILS, SHOREBIRDS -- Two of the now-annual scatteringof singleswere elsewhere,such as Eastport, L.I., Nov, 2 I (J. Clinton1, Dutchess County, N.Y., Aug. 12 (R.T.W.B.C.), Rocky Sandhill Cranes turned up this season:Cape May, Oct. 15-16(PD, Hill. Somemet Co., N.J.. Sept. 19 (B. Merritt1, and West Chester. DWa), and Washington Boro, Pa.. Oct. 20 (RS1. Cooley had the Pa., Oct. 24 (JG), but coastal totals, such as Cape May's six, were enviable fortune of flushinga Yellow Rail in dry grassat the edgeof a low. Bald Eagleswere even more scattered, as usual(especially so in marsh in E. Patchogue,L.I., Oct. 23. Shorebirdswere even more the light September winds1. Hawk watch totals were mixed, but. on localized in favorable habitatthan usual. Most inland lakesheld high balance, mildly encouraging.Hawk Mt.'s 33 was the secondyear at water in August, the ensuingdrought explosing mud fiats too late for most waders and wader-watchers. Shorebirding was good at a few 30 or better ( 1975-79average, 24). DSH found 45% of the 18 at Bake prime spots where water levels were right. such as Tinicum, Oven Knob immatures. "a marked improvement over much lower L. Octararo, Chester Co., Pa., and J.B.W.R., where the East Pond percentagesofimmatures... duringthe DDT era." One of eight Bald was drawn down once again to favor waders, and where Davis had a Eagles at Muddy Run, Pa., bore a wing tag believed to have been attached in South Carolina (RS). redoubtable 27 speciesSept. 18. Ospreys set no recordsat inland hawk watches, but placid Septem- ßS. A.. ber weather was probably to blame. There is ample reasonto believe that the species'rapid recovery is continuing.Cape May's 2206 was Someof the Region'sshorebird specialists are addinga new by far the highest total since the present hawk watch began in 1976. precision to their field work by distinguishingadults from immatures, a skill which the excellent Guide to the Identifica- CS reported veritable kettles of Ospreys at Cape May in early tion and Ageing of Holarctic Waders, by A.J. Prater. J.H. October •vhen 100+ / day passed,with a peak of 250+ Oct. 3. Marchant, and J. Vuorinen (B.I.O. Guide 17, 1977) helps It was anotherspectacular Gyrfalcon year in the mountains.Soucy banded an imm. female Nov. 8 in Stokes S.F., Warren Co., N.J., make possible. In several years of intensive coverage at J.B.W.R., Davis has charted the spreadbetween adult arrival probably only the secondGyffalcon ever banded in the e. United States. Six were observed elsewhere along the ridges: three at Baer datesand the later arrival ofjuveniles. This season,both adults and immatures arrived a week or more later than usual, which Rocks (gray Oct. 23; white Nov. 7; gray Nov. 20--KKI, two at 183 he attributesto late nestingin the arctic rather than to weather Lookout, 16 mi downridge from Hawk Mt. (dark Oct. 16; light Nov. factors in migration, and lingered later than usual in good 27---SBI, and one at Raccoon Ridge Nov. 24 (FWI. Away from the numbers, perhaps becauseof the mild fall. Both Davis and mountains, one surprised Latourette, a veteran hawk watcher, over his house at Lawrenceville, N.J., Oct. I. KK observes that of seven Dunne commentedupon this falI's low proportion of imma- Gyrfalcons at Baer Rocks in the last decade, the first was Nov. 10, tures. Whether this reflects a poor breeding seasonin the arctic, as Dunne suggests,or whether such low proportions 1973, and the other six have come "in a surge" since 1980. Peregrine migration began with a record early bird Sept. 6 at Baer are a normal hazard for which shorebirdspecies compensate by relatively long life spans, as Davis suggests(Kingbird. in Rocks (KKI, and Cape May's total of 363 was the highest since the watch beganin 1976.PD addsthat additionalsightings, corrected for press), must await the accumulation of more data about the normal proportion ofjuv. shorebirdshere in fall. duplication, make 418 a more plausible total figure. Early October

162 American Birds, March-April 1983 Among a numberof late lingeringshorebirds, a Piping Plover Nov. ported none at all, and the best count known to us was of a mere four 5 at Henlopen, Del. (DW) was noteworthy. American Golden Plovers coming down the Hudson R., at Alpine, N.J., Aug. 21 (NB). were a bit below last year, despite E winds, but there were somegood Two early Dovekies, one off Riis Park, N.Y.C., Oct. 30 {fideTHD) coastal concentrations, e.g., 300 at Jenkins Sound, Cape May Co., and another at Cape May Oct. 28 {PD, DS et al.) were not followed by N.J., rather late Nov. 14 (RM). The best of relatively anemic inland a flight. counts was 87 at New Holland, Pa., Oct. 25 (TA, J. Peterson). Whimbrel were generally low, the best count being a mere 30 at OWLS, HUMMINGBIRDS. WOODPECKERS--The Cape May Tuckerton, N.J., July 31 (WJB). The inexorable decline of Upland owl bandingproject caughtonly 89 owls this fall, 53 of them Saw-whet Sandpipers continues. The best assemblagewas of only 30 at the Owls (K. Duffy), only about half as many as last year, but a new owl Columbus sod farms. BurlingtonCo., N.J., Aug. 8 {fide AH), and the observation project there reported 200, 147of them Barn Owls Oct. 9- only other double-digitreports were 15at Elmer. SalemCo., N.J., in Nov. 27 (RR). A meagerfive Snowy Owls turned up' Lansdale, Pa., mid-August (JH), the same number at Wilmington airport Aug. 20 Oct. 20-23 {fide AM), Westchester County, N.Y., Nov. 29 (K. Ander- (LL), and 12 at Cape May Aug. 22 (DS). son),Poughkeepsie, Iql.Y., Nov. 19{fide KMD), ande. LongIsland Davis's study at J.B.W.R. found lower numbersthan last year of Nov. 19 & 25 (P. Stoutenburghand J. Garraty, ph.). severalspecies of shorebirds,all but one of which breedsexclusively The season's Ruby-throated Hummingbird total passing Hawk w. of Hudson's Bay: Western, White-rumped, Pectoral, and Stilt Mt., this Region'sbest gauge for this species,was an average88. with sandpipers,and Long-billed Dowitcher. The best Pectoral Sandpiper a very good 13 on Sept. 14 (Sl•). count was 250 at S. Cape May Meadows Aug. II (DS). We have Red-bellied Woodpeckershave now reachedthe higher Catskills. reports of about a dozen widely scattered Baird's Sandpipers,below One was at AshokanRes., Sullivan Co., N.Y., Nov. 15(F. Murphy). normal, the only multiple count being two at Green Lane Res., Red-headed Woodpeckers remain highly localized. To the good MontgomeryCo., Pa., Sept. 13iN. Thorpe). Curlew Sandpiperswere populationsalready known at Lebanon State Forest, N.J., and Cape low, too, only singlesat J.B.W.R., July 28-Aug. 12 (TD et al.) and at May Co. P., may be added one along the Conestoga R., Lancaster Brig Oct. 15 (RC) being known to us. Co., Pa., where Amico counted 14 from a canoe in l0 mi Aug. 30. Reinforcing the general paucity of w. and plains waders, Buff- Only seven passedHawk Mt., all fall, however (BM, SB). breasted Sandpiperscame in only ones and twos at traditional airport and sod farm sites. The best counts were only five at Wainscott, L.l., FLYCATCHERS TO SHRIKES -- About 16 W. Kingbirdsalong Sept. 18 (J. Ash) and six or seven at Dutch Neck, Monmouth Co., the coast (nine on Long Island, seven in New Jersey) were below N.J., Sept. 18-24(RK, E. Bloor). Twelve to fifteen Marbled Godwits, recent levels, but three inland were noteworthy: DutchessCounty. all coastal this time, were about average. HudsonJanGodwits were on the very early date of Aug. 10 (R.T.W.B.C.) and two in n.w. New lessnumerous than last year. Aside from 18 at S. Cape May July 30 Jersey in mid-September(B. Harsh, GH, m.ob.). Common Ravens {fide PD), there were no spectaculargroups. continue their slow increase. The Mt. Peter, N.Y., hawk watch had The late summerAm. Avocet build-up reached240 at Little Creek, its first in October (J. Cinquina), three or four were in n.w. New Del., Oct. 10(LL). A handfulof stragglersnorthward included one at Jersey at the season's end (J. Dowdell, V. Abraitys). and a much Rye, WestchesterCo., N.Y.. Sept. 6 (V. & K. McGrath), a second more unusual one was well e. of the main ridge at Allendale. Bergen county record. PickeringBeach, Del., had all 3 speciesof phalaropes Co., N.J., Oct. 24 (*ST). Oct. 12, following a strong northeaster (one Red, nine Wilson's, six The only Boreal Chickadee reported in this off year was at Fort Northerns,fide AH). One Red Phalarope at L. Musconetcong,Mor- Tryon P., N.Y.C., Oct. 12 (L. Pohner, fide P. Post). Red-breasted ris Co., N.J., Oct. 12-14 (TH, m.ob.) furnished a first confirmed Nuthatches were low following last fall's irruption. Both outstanding record for n.w. New Jersey, and another coastal storm Oct. 25 passerine rarities of the season were small thrushes. An imm. d brought one ashore at Roosevelt Inlet. Del.. with the jaegers men- Mountain Bluebird was at Brig Nov. 21 (BMo. ph. S. LaFrance, tioned below (WWF, WF). A concentration of 18 Wilson's Phala- J. Garcia). This provided the first confirmed New Jersey record, ropesat DelawareCity Aug. 14(AM) may be a regionalrecord for this althoughthree were recorded in New York between 1975and 1978,all expanding species. A smaller-than-usual scattering of inland in fall, and one in e. Pennsylvaniain March 1973. This Region has N. Phalaropesincluded two Aug. 28 at Forty Fort, n.e. Pa. (WR) and missedWheatear only one autumn since 1976(in 1980)-this fallN bird one at Mercer Co. Park, N.J., Sept. 4 (B. Murray). was at Accabonack,e. L.I.. Sept. 13-16(J. Terry, L. Penny).

JAEGERS TO ALCIDS -- Morejaegers than usual were ashore in New Jersey(15+ Parasiticsat IslandBeach for the season,with a maximum of three Nov. 26--RC), and in Delaware. A strong north- easterOct. 9 broughtfive to Cape Henlopen,at leastsome of them Pomafines,the lesscommon species onshore (R. Ringler)and a storm broughteight Parasitics to the samepoint Oct. 25 (WWF). We doubt that Lesser Black-hackedGulls are fully countedin this Region,but thisfall we havereports of six in the N.Y.C.-L.I. area (BW, JY, ROP. S. Satire), includingthe faithful Mamaroneck, WestchesterCo., repeater(TB), but only onefrom New Jersey{fide RB). Althoughthe familiarCalifornia Gull did not returnthis fall to RocklandCo. Park, N.Y., a sub-adultwas convincinglydescribed at Mecox, L.I., Sept. I (V. Emanuel,P. Mathlessenet al.). Only four Black-headedGulls were reported (H.M., J.B.W.R., and Liberty S.P., N.J.). andtwo singleLittle Gullsat J.B.W.R. intoAugust and at ManasquanInlet, N.J., Nov. 12(TH) mustbe the lowest fall numbers in decades. Repeatingthe last 2 summers'curious behavior, but in smaller numbers,a few Gull-billedTerns fed in the New JerseyPine Barrens in August,the last beingat Whitesbog,Burlington Co., Sept. I (L. Little). RoyalTerns wandered N in averagenumbers, peaking at 114on e. LongIsland Sept. 29 (PB) andat 100+ at StoneHarbor Pt., N.J., Sept. 31 (CS). The latestwere two at Mecox, L.I., Nov. II (P. Gillen) and 16 at Cape Henlopen Nov. 27 (DW). The only SandwichTern reportedwas at CapeMay Aug.28 (CS). Twenty-five MountainBluebird. Brigantine N. W.R., N.J., Nov. 21, 1982.Photo/ CaspianTerns at IslandBeach in August{fide PD) wasthe coastal Serge LaFrance. maximum,but inlandthere were only twos and threesat Green Lane Res., Pa. (Sept.8--G. Freed),Peace Valley L., Pa. (Sept.6•AM). Most observers found Golden-crowned Kinglets abundant. and andMannington Marsh, Salem Co., N.J. (Aug.2--RRa). BlackTerns Boyajianhad twice hisnormal numbers at Alpine, N.J. Boyajianalso were extremelylow, •ter severalyears' decline.Long Islandre- documentsa steady increase in Mockingbirdspassing that point in

Volume37, Number 2 163 autumn: from one/20 hrs. in 1968-72 to one/10 hrs. in 1977-80 to A Sharp-tailed Sparrow (neisonii) was observed at Struble L., three/10 hrs. in 1982. The only N. Shrike reported was at Piermont, Chester Co., Pa., for the secondyear in a row, and the third time in Rockland Co., N.Y., Nov. 20 (C. Harten, E.A. Pollock). Only seven the last 6 years (fide LL). Six Lark Sparrowswere low, as were six of the seriously declining Loggerhead Shrikes were found, four of Clay-coloredSparrows (four aroundN.Y.C., one at Cape May Oct. them at Brig and Cape May (RR, RM, J. O'Connor), plus singlesat 18---HL, and one in Delaware Oct. I---WWF), strangelyfew for a bird GalesvilleAirport, Ulster Co., N.Y., Nov.7-14 (KM), nearRaccoon increasinglyobserved in recent summersin upstateNew York. Ridge, Warren Co., N.J., Sept. 12 (F. Schleicher), and Compass, Lancaster Co., Pa., Nov. 19, for the third straightyear (fide AH). UNCONFIRMED REPORTS -- The detailed written analysisof a shorebirdidentified at Cape May July l0 as a Greater Golden Plover VIREOS. WARBLERS-- It was the best PhiladelphiaVireo fall in (Pluvialis apricaria) has been the subjectof divergent opinionshere years (e.g., three banded Sept. 19 at Tobay, L.I.---AL). The early and in England. Greater Golden Plover breeds in Iceland and has migration of transient warblers has already been commentedupon. been confirmed in Newfoundland, and the possibilityof this species' Much less known is the almost stealthy departure of more southerly occurrencein our Region shouldencourage careful study of golden breedingspecies. Sibley's thoroughAugust coverageat Cape May, plovers, particularly in breedingplumage. At the sametime it mustbe reminiscentof August bandingat Island Beach years ago, turned up borne in mind that most shorebirdsbreeding in Iceland (e.g., Com. five ProthonotaryWarblers Aug. 9-16 and 59 Worm-eatingWarblers Redshank) depart eastward, and that the origin of our "European" for the month. Blue-wingedWarblers reached their peakat Cape May stragglersmay well be Alaska and Siberia. with 40 on Aug. 15-16. Five Golden-winged Warblers at Higbee's BeachAug. 29 and an ad. male at Tyler Arboretum, PhiladelphiaAug. OBSERVERS -- (subregional compilers in boldface) J. Abbott, 17 (JG) show the sameearly passageof the Region's breedingspecies. Tom Amico, M. Barnhill, Seth Benz, L Black, R. Blicharz, Ned Sibley found 90 Yellow Warblers at Cape May Aug. 13, but only four Boyajian, Alan Brady, P. Buckley, Joe Burgiel, Thomas Burke, Yellow-throated Warblers during the entire month. Robert Conn, Thomas Davis, R. Deed, S. Dempsey, Mary Doscher, Cape May Warblers were strikingly localized. In, contrast to Peter Dunne, Ed Fingerhood, Fran File, William Fintel, W.W. Frech, Kranick's experiencerecounted above and 30 at Allentown Aug. 29 J. Ginaven, Doug Gross, Jerry Haag, Tom Halliwell, Greg Hanisek, (S. Smith). they were almost absent from the coast. If you think Dan Heathcote, D.S. Heintzelman, Armas Hill, Phyllis Hurlock, Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warblers grow ever commoner, Boyajian's PeggyJahn, Rich Kane, Kenneth Kranick, Don Kunkle, A. Lauro, figuresprove it: 242/10 hrs. passingthe Alpine, N.J., overlobkin S. Lawrence, Harry LeGrand, Larry Lewis, Sid Lipschutz (SLi), 1968-72, and 1146/10 hrs. in 1979-82. A Swainson's Warbler at Baer Robert Maurer, Ken McDermott, J. Meritt, August Mirabella, Rocks,Pa., Sept. 11{A. Grout, KK) furnishedprobably a firstlocal B. Morris, Brian Moscatello (BMo), Steve Nord, Eleanor Pink (for fall record. A • Hooded Warbler, normally an early departer, w•s Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club, R.T.W.B.C.), Rick Radis (RRa), exceptionally late Nov. 7 at J.B.W.R. (DRL G. Raynor, William Reid, Don Riepe, Robert Russell, R. Schutsky, Keith Seager, Benton Seguin(BSe), Dave Sibley, Bill Stocku, Clay BLACKBIRDS, FINCHES, SPARROWS -- The only Yellow- Sutton, Stiles Thomas, J. Tramontario, Dave Ward (DWa), headed Blackbird known to us was in the H.M., at Kearny Sept. 20 W. Wayne, D. Weesner, Berna Weissman, F. Wolfarth, John (RK). Dickcissels were less than daily overhead at Cape May, and Yrizarry.--ROBERT O. PAXTON, 560 RiversideDrive, Apt. 12K, only nine were reportedelsewhere. Winter fincheswere all but totally New York, N.Y. 10027, WILLIAM J. BOYLE, JR., 15 Indian Rock absent. not only the cyclical siskins and crossbills, but the now Road, Warren, N.J. 07060, and DAVID A. CUTLER, 1110Rock Creek regular Evening Grosbeaks. Drive, Wyncote, Pa. 19095.

MIDDLE ATLANTIC COAST REGION /Henry T. Armistead

This was a most unusual fall characterized by major flights of landbirdsin lateAugust and early Septemberdue to a seriesof strong cold frontsthen. Theseflights remained unsurpassed later on when there wasa lack of suchfronts. August was very cool and November was warm. Consequentlythe tail end of the landbirdmigration was diffuseand protracted.The endof fall waseven harder to determine than it usually is as waterfowl straggledin in anemic numbers, northernfinches and other eruptive species failed to appearand warm weatherbirds lingered.The best warbler wavesin many localities were on August 29. Shorebirdingwas the reverse with the best activity after mid-September.Deviation from normalof regional temperatures:August - 1.6øF,September - 1.2ø, October -0.5 ø, November +2.8ø: precipitation:August - 1.2 inches, September -1.0 inches, October -0.1 inches, November +0.1 inches. Ab- breviations:Assat. 1., Assateaguel., Md.: Balt., Baltimore,Md.; Black., Blackwater N.W.R.: C. B. B.T., ChesapeakeBay Bridgeand Tunnel, Va.; Chinc., Chincoteague N.W.R.; D.C., Washington, D.C.; Kip., Kiptopeke Banding Station, Cape Charles, Va.; S.P.S.P.. SandyPt. StatePark; + (with initials),and others(et al.); good total for there. SingleEared Grebes were at Piney Run P., underscored date indicates birds were banded. Carroll Co., Md.. Sept. 27 (RFR} and Chinc., Oct. 7-19 (CPW, RFR, ES, JLS, m.ob., ph.). This is not a premierregion for Pied-billed LOONS THROUGH IBISES -- Common Loons were underre- Grebe. Even so the high of 14 at Chinc., Sept. 20-21 (CPW) was portedwith representativecounts of 35 at Hooper's1., Md., Oct. 17 unrealisticallylow. Pelagicbirding was nearly nil. Neverthelessan (CP, HTA) and 30 over the Nat'l Wildlife Federation'sClaude Moore Audubon'sShearwater was seen Aug. 10,20 mi e. of FalseCape, Va., Center. Sterling,Va., Nov. 9 (CT) beingamong the highesttotals. from Old Dominion U. researchship Holton (RLA). Off OceanCity Notable were singleRed-throated Loons at Ft. Hunt, Va., Oct. 12 Sept. I I were 200 Wilson'sStorm-Petrels and oneGreater Shear- (JMA, DFA) andin D.C., Nov. 28 (DC), alwaysa rarity in the District water(fide RN}. A White Pelicanwas at CapeCharles Oct. 19-Nov. area. Horned Grebe continues to be scarce with no reports of large 14(DS, PV) andtwo wereat Chinc.,Oct. 24 (SW, TE + ) continuingto concentrations but 60 in the Richmond area Nov. 28 (FRS + ) was a manifesta year-roundpresence one is temptedto label as regular.

164 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 Brown Pehcanscontinued their spectacular,unprecedented invasion 21 were 32 aseasonalBlack Scoters (HLW, DMo) Ruddy Ducks well into December, especiallyin the Virginia capes area. At Cape continuein very low supplyon the PotomacR. (JMA), but 750 were Charles (Wise Pt.) 47 were carefully counted at point blank range on the York R., Va., Nov. 29 (BP). At Sterling, Va., 30 Hooded from a smallboat Sept. 7 (HTA, MEA, GLA), a record statetotal. On Merganserswere notablefor the'PiedmontNov. 28 (CT) andthree Wallop's 1., Va., 18 were seen July 18 (fide CRV). Seven were at Corn. Mergansersat RichmondOct. 24 were very early (FRS, JWD, Chmc., Aug. 16-17 (DFA). Two were at Back Bay N.W.R., Oct. 10 DP). (M & RC). Two were seenfrom C.B.B.T., Nov. 24 (HL) and seven were at Yorktown, Va., Nov. 30 (fide BW). Severalin the Ocean City RAPTORS THROUGH RALLIDS-- In only 26 days (148 hours of area were last seen in early August (fide HLW). Stasz saw 300 coverage), 14,177 raptors were counted at Kiptopeke with major Gannetsoff Ocean City Nov. 11, the only notablecount received. flights Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 10 (BW, DS, A & PS+). Twelve species Great Cormorantsare now regular at favored localesas early as late were recorded Sept. 25, Oct. 2-3 & 7 and 13 speciesOct. 11. Season September,this fall's first ones surfacingat C.B.B.T., Sept. 25 (CP, totals were 9286 Sharp-shinnedHawks, 153 Cooper's Hawks, 115 HTA, PGD+) and the first record for D.C., was of one carefully Red-tailed Hawks, eight Red-shoulderedHawks, 796 Broad-winged observed Oct. 17 (BS, DC). Excellent counts of Double-crested Hawks, 24 Bald Eagles,291 Marsh Hawks, 638Ospreys, 41 Peregrine Cormorantwere madeincluding 35 in D.C., Sept. 6 (DC), 535 at Cape Falcons, 96 Merlins and 2313 Am. Kestrels. Notable counts include CharlesSept. 11 (HTA), 50 at Hunting Creek, Va., s. of D.C., Sept. 2064 Sharp-shinnedsand 36 Cooper's Sept. 25, 21 PeregrinesOct. 7, 12 (JMA), 300 at Hooper's 1., Oct. 10 (HTA), 6500 in the Chinc.- 52 Marsh Hawks Oct. 10, 176 OspreysOct. 2 and 686 Am. Kestrels Wallop's I. area Oct. 17-19(CPW, CRV), 1500on the JamesR., Va., Oct. 10, the latter 2 new state high counts. The best flights occurred Oct 28 (BP), 3000at Irish Grove Sanctuarynear Crisfield, Md., Nov. with strongNE winds. Kiptopeke missesmany falconswhich passa 6 (EMW, JLS+) and six late birds near Hopewell, Va., Nov. 28 few mi farther e. Others are missed because the station often does not (FRS +), the lower counts being high for these more inland areas. operate in the late afternoon. An impressive number of hawks, Herons continued their poor showing away from the coast (RFR, especially Sharpies, are seen migrating N here as are also large FRS, JMA, DHW). As usual the heron site extraordinaire was numbers of passerines.On Sept. 26,638 Sharpies were counted 2-3 Chmc., where the following seasonal highs were achieved: Great p.m. If spotty coverageproduces such results one can only fantasize Blue Heron, 104, Oct. 7-8 (CPW+), Little Blue Heron, 592, Sept. 6 what would happenif this important site were mannedcontinuously (DFA), Great Egret, 350, Oct. 7-8 (CPW+), Snowy Egret, 1580, At nearby Wise Pt., 17 Merlins were banded Sept. 27 out of 180 Sept 20-21 (CPW+), Louisiana Heron, 47, Sept. 18 (DFA) and passingthrough that day (HG,fide RLA), a record statecount, and c GlossyIbis, 102,Aug. 4-6 (CPW), theselast 2 totalsunimpressive but 150 were banded for the season and an ad. $ Goshawk was banded on neverthelessthe best on hand. In the quasi-latecategory were these Fisherman'sI., Nov. 21 (CPg,fide MAB). On Assat. l./Chinc., 121 heron sightings:a Green Heron Nov. 10, a Yellow-crowned Night PeregrineFalcons were banded(PW,fide JC; of. 140in 1979,a record Heron Nov. 5, eight Glossy Ibises Nov. 3, all at Irish Grove (JLS), year; 90 in 1981). A Goshawk was seenat Mt. Vernon, Va., Nov. 18 four imm. Little Blue Herons along the Elliott I. road Nov. 9 (JMA). (EMW + ), a Cattle Egret in D.C., Nov. 24 (DC), a Snowy Egret in Jug High counts from Hooper's I., were 222 Sharpies Oct. 17 and 83 Bay, upper Patuxent R., Md., Nov. 13 (JG) and a Least Bittern at plus 21 Red-taileds and six Red-shouldereds Oct. 24 (HTA, CP) Back Bay Oct. 10 (M & RC), someof theseattributable to the mild Sharpies peaked at 259 Oct. 1 at Chinc. (IWA). The best Broad- fall Other heron counts of interest were 525 Cattle Egrets at Kip- winged Hawk count was of 1012 over Sterling Sept. 24 (CT). The topeke Sept. 5 (HTA), 14 Great Egrets at Lilyports,Frederick Co., earliest Rough-legged Hawk was one at Bellevue, Md., Oct. 16 Md , Aug. 15 (TE), 171 Snowy Egrets in Black. headquarterspond (HTA). An extremely early Peregrinewas reported at Hooper's I., Sept 4 (MEA, HTA), and four Yellow-crowned Night Herons in Aug. 29 (HM). Good news continues to come from the Bald Eagle Bait , Aug. 20 (EB, RFR). Thirty Glossy Ibises over the nation's circuit as a result of the best ever monitoring of 2 major roosts. One capitolSept. 28 were mostunusual (DC). As late as Aug. 30 Mignogno near Hopewell, Va., was checked 13 times June 12-Aug. 29 (FRS, found Cattle Egret nests with viable eggsat South Pt., s. of Ocean MAB, CWH + ) with maxima of 24 adults/ 23 immaturesJuly 28 and 13 C•ty, Md. adults/28 iramaturesAug. 12 (18 were here May 20, 1971--MAB). No adults were seen after Aug. 29 and Scott believesthe adults may be WATERFOWL -- Observers were unanimous that waterfowl Florida birds which pass S late in the summer. The Hopewell roost is which normally arrive in mid-late fall were in very poor numbers,a a nocturnal one but another on Aberdeen Proving Ground (U.S s•tuation which continued well into December. Of course this was not Army) n. of Bait., is a roost and feeding area. The best counts at so of most dabblers, many of which occur in the Region in larger Aberdeen were 28 on Jan. 8, 24 on Aug. 7 and 17 on Aug. 23 (JO) numbersin Septemberthan they do, say, duringthe ChristmasBird These figuresrepresent the biggestsingle site roostsever reportedfor Count period. Southernoutpost Mute Swanswere in excellentnum- Virginia and Maryland. bers with 45 at Chinc., Oct. 2 by Scott and a record 16 at Hooper's I., The mild fall inducedOspreys to linger. Two were at Stumpy L., Oct 10 (HTA). Rare on the upperChesapeake Bay, 20 Brant at Sandy Va. Beach Nov. 25 (GW) and another at Swift Creek Res., near Pt , Nov. 5 were remarkable (WK). Unique was a White-fronted Richmond Nov. 28 (MA+). A Sandhill Crane was at Tilghman I., Goose at Black., Oct. 31 (BS). As early as Sept. 30 Wilds saw 700 Md., Nov. 27 (GCR+ ,fide RLK, ph.). King Rails continue to haunt Snow Geese (including 13 Blues) at Chinc., and 145 Blues were at the Claude Moore Center with two there Sept. 14-Oct. 16 (CT), Black., Oct. 9 (HTA). Snows continue to forage over the upper unusual for the Virginia Piedmont. The fresh remains ofa Sora were Eastern Shore from their Bombay Hook N.W.R. base as evidenced found in downtown Balt., Aug. 26 (RFR) and 15 were noted near by 5000 at Ridgely, Caroline Co., Md., Nov. 26 (MWH). Excellent Tappahannock, Va., Oct. 14 (BP). A Purple Gallinule was at Chinc., counts of Black Ducks away from their usual coastal strongholds Aug. 14-17 (AG, DFA+). The highest Am. Coot count was 350 at were 180on a farm pond in w. Baltimore County Nov. 20 (RFR) and Swift Creek Res., Nov. 5 (FRS). 350on the upperPatuxent R., Oct. 16(BP). GoodBlack. countswere of 75 Green-wingedTeal, 190 Blue-wingedTeal and five N. Shovelers SHOREBIRDS -- Wilds, D.F. Abbott et al. continuedto survey Aug 16, a bit early for such a concentrationon one pond, and 550 Chinc. shorebirdson an almostweekly basisand conducted13 mostly Pintails with 675 Green-winged Teal Oct. 9, a more typical situation 2-day censusesAug. 4-Nov. 16. Peak speciescounts were 24 on Sept (HTA). Fancy ducksincluded a c• CinnamonTeal Sept. 28-Oct. 3 at 20-21and Oct. 7-8. Againone is struckby the scarcityof somespecies Chmc. (JM+; seen in same scope field as a Reeve and several suchas Killdeer (4 records;high of three), Corn. Snipe (2 recordsof HudsonJanGodwits Oct. 1--JLS +; a tentative first state sight rec- singles),Solitary Sandpiper (one), Willet (high of 15) and complete ord) and a c• Eur. Wigeon at Deal Island W.M.A., Md., Sept. 17-Oct. misses of Upland Sandpiper and Am. Woodcock. Because of rains 27 (DMo). Selected duck maxima include 1000Blue-winged Teal at "Countsfrom July 21-Sept. 6 were 61% below average,78% below in Chmc., Oct. 2 (JM), 325 N. Shovelersat Craney I., Va., Nov. 19 the impoundmentsand 22% below in tidal areas" (due to high tides) (TRW) and 1100 Wood Ducks at Presquile N.W.R., Hopewell, Va., "... In this period Greater Yellowlegs were down 59%, Lessers67%, Nov 30(HCO). Inland ducksofinterest were a late Blue-wingedTeal Short-billedDowitchers 89%, Pectoral Sandpipers89%, Least Sand- at Piney Run P., Nov. 11 (RFR), 160 Ring-neckedDucks in D.C., pipers83%, Semipalmatedand W. sandpipers48%, and Sanderlings Nov 5 (DC), and 163Lesser Scaupwith 48 Ring-neckedDucks on L. 75%." From mid-September-earlyNovember impounded areas by Anna s.w. of Fredericksburg,Va., Nov. 2 (JM). At least two Corn. contrast became "first rate" and above average counts were had for Elders frequented C.B.B.T., one a male Sept. 25+ (CP, HTA+) Greater Yellowlegs, up 112%, Lesser Yellowlegs 332%, Red Knots another a female or imm. male Oct. 14+ (RLA + ). At Assat. I., Aug. 240%, PectoralSandpipers 219%, Least Sandpipers112% and Dunlin

Volume 37, Number 2 165 59% (CPW). Amongthe more noteworthyhighs were only 70 Short- Doves hatched two young Oct. 1 (WEB) at this small urban site in billed Dowitchers Aug. 4-6, 170 Whimbrel Aug. 7-8, 16 Spotted Bait., where Bielenberghas recorded184 species in the past5 years Sandpipers,589 SemipalmatedPlovers, 32 PipingPlovers all Aug. 16- (list forthcomingin Maryland Bildlife). Late food-carryingYellow- 17, 63 Stilt Sandpipersand four Wilson'sPhalaropes Aug. 20, 47 Am. billed Cuckoos were at Remington Farms Aug. 29 (RFR) and Kip , Golden Plovers and 24 Buff-breastedSandpipers Sept. 18,794 Least Sept. 11 (BW). In spiteof this the lowestnumber was banded at Kip Sandpipersand four Am. Avocets Sept. 20-21,582 Lesser Yellow- since 1963(WPS)--four. An ad. Barn Owl was incubating6 eggsat legs, 266 Long-billed Dowitchers, 20 Hudsonian Godwits and 1206 Edgemere,e. of Bait., Oct. 17 (RFR). This speciesis notoriousfor ItS SanderlingsSept. 30-Oct. 1, 386 Greater Yellowlegs, 483 Pectoral bizarre nestingschedule. The only Long-earedOwl report was of one Sandpipers, 15 White-rumped Sandpipersand 1141 Semipalmated in D.C., Nov. 15 (DC). A Saw-whet Owl was in Alexandria Nov 27 SandpipersOct. 7-8,332 Red Knots and 737 W. SandpipersOct. 18- (DC) and anotherwas bandedOct. 28 nearSandy Spring, Md., as was 19. Two Baird's Sandpiperswere seen Sept. 16-Oct. 8. At nearby a late Whip-poor-will (N & SM,fide JSW). In the late categorywere a Wallop's I., Vaughn saw 225 Am. OystercatchersOct. 4 and three Corn. Nighthawk in SalisburyOct. 11 (JLS), a Chimney Swift at Ft Marbled Godwits Oct. 17. The best Am. Golden Plover count away Hunt, Va., Oct. 30 (JMA) and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird in from the coast was of 17 in D.C., Oct. 17 (DC). A very early Corn. Denton Oct. 14 (MN). At Black Walnut Pt., on TilghmanI., 26 Ruby- Snipe was at Irish Grove Aug. 5 (JLS). At Byrd'airport e. of throateds were seen Aug. 21 (JKE). On Smith I., Va., 250 Corn Richmondthe Peakessaw 25 Upland SandpipersAug. 8 and 16 were Flickers were migrating Oct. 2 (M & RC). An early Yellow-bellied in Frederick County, Md., Aug. 21 (DHW). The last two'Willetswere Sapsuckerwas at Irish Grove Sept. 17 (JLS). Eastern Kingbird at Irish Grove Aug. 2 (JLS), typicalof the early departureof the Bay concentrationsincluded 75 at Black Walnut Pt. (JKE +) and 300 on breedingbirds. A Red Knot at Bait., Sept. 6 (RFR+) was unusualas FishermanI. (RLA, RLAk) Aug. 22 and 601 at Cape CharlesSept 5 wasa PurpleSandpiper on the C.B.B.T., Sept.8 (MEA, HTA). A late (HTA). The last report was of one at Westover, SomersetCo'., Md , White-rumped Sandpiper was at Chinc., Nov. 7 (RFR). A Baird's Oct. 7 (JLS). The only W. Kingbirdswere singlesat Chinc., Oct 7 Sandpiperwas at TriadelphiaRes., Howard Co., Mr., Sept. 12(HM). (CPW), EasternNeck N.W.R., Nov. 11 (RD) and Hog I., Surry Co , Least Sandpiperslingered until Dec. 5 at Hopewell (FRS). Good Va., Nov. 30 (GW). Early Yellow-bellied Flycatchersincluded sin- ChesapeakeBay countswere of 750Dunlin at Hoop,er's I., Oct. 17 glesat Newport News (M & DM) andPatuxent W.R.C. (PL) Aug 13 (CP+) and 115 Long-billed Dowitchers at Black., Oct. 9 (HTA). and the last was a windowkill in Kensington, Md., Oct. 12 (AH) Semi-rarewere a Buff-breastedSandpiper at Summit Hill Turf Farm Olive-sided Flycatcher was evidencedby a veritable bonanza of near D.C., Sept. 21 + (PO + ), singleHudsonian Godwits at Reming- reports,'themost interesting from the EasternShore where they are ton Farms, Kent Co., Sept. 26 (RFR) and Kent I., QueenAnnes Co., rare: at Fair Hill, Cecil Co., Aug. 19, Sept. 5 & 8 (SM,fide MBV), Oct. 20 (DMo), one-two Red Phalaropeson L. Kittimagundi, Colum- Irish Grove Aug. 25 (JLS), Hooper's I. (HM) and Black Walnut Pt bia, Oct. 6-12 (m.ob., ph.) and four more off OceanCity Sept. 11 (fide (JKE) Aug. 29, these all in Maryland. Tardy swallows, no doubt a RN) and single Wilson's Phalarop'esat Assat. I., Aug. 21 (HLW, result of the mild fall, were three Rough-wingedsat Noland's Ferry, DMo), Lilyports Aug. 22 (RFR) and Denton Oct. 11 (MWH)--these Frederick Co., Oct. 31 (DHW) and two Barnsat PineyRun P., Oct 24 all in Maryland. A Ruff was at Chinc., Oct. 1 (JLS, DB + ). Craney I., (RFR). Last year's monsterPurple Martin roost in Salisbury,dis- which is seldom in good condition for shorebirdsanymore, never- covered by Vaughn, began forming again toward the end of June, thelesswas home to 250 Am. Avocets Sept. 28 and Oct. 15 (TRW). A reached 5000 July 13, 15,000 July 16, then down to 10-12,000 In Wilson's Phalaropewas also seenin D.C., Aug. 14-16(BS, DC). August.About 830were banded(CRV, JLS + ). No birdsremained on Aug. 27. Another mammoth roost was in Hampton, Va., carefully JAEGERS THROUGH SKIMMERS -- On Nov. 4 Stasz saw a estimated at 15,000 Aug. 27 and 40-45,000 Aug. 29 (M & RC). One of Pomarine and two Parasiticjaegers at Ocean City and a Parasitic was L.• seasoWs non-eveuts was the near absence of Red-breasted also at Chinc. (CPW, ES). Lesser Black-backedGull is sowidespread Nuthatch, many of the most active observers reporting none (JMA, now that only pre-Octoberbirds will be mentionedhere plus one high CSR, DHW, HTA, GW) or a few on scattereddates. A Short-billed count. The first ones were at Assat. 1., Aug. 21 (DMo, HLW), Marsh Wren was on C.B.B.T., Oct. 16 (RLA). At Hooper's I., 1460 Tilghman I., Talbot Co., Mr., Sept. 12 (RFR+), Ft. McHenry in Am. Robins were migratingN Oct. 24 (HTA). Varied thrush results Bait., Sept. 24 (RFR, WEB) and C.B.B.T., Sept. 25 (CRB, HTA, were obtainedat Kip., where seasontotals were four Wood Thrushes CP+ ). Wilds photographed"five recognizablydifferent ones, all at (3rd lowest; lowest since 1964), 53 Gray-cheeked Thrushes (lowest close range. They were in various stagesof molt into ad. winter since 1963)and 500 Veeries (3rd highest;142 banded Sept. 6). A late plumage." These were all on C.B.B.T., Oct. 17! Later the sameday Swainson's Thrush was at Tolchester Beach, Md., Oct. 29 (DAM, she saw another at Chinc. It is worth rememberingat this point that JGG). One of the rarities of the seasonwas a Wheatearon the Chlnc the first North American specimenwas collectedon Assat. I., Oct. 7, wash flats Oct. 2 (MVB, SM), Virginia's fourth. A late Blue-gray 1948 (JHB). This Oct. 17 count was a new high for Virginia. Also at Gnatcatcherwas in D.C., Nov. 26 (BS, ph.). Rare as Eastern Shore Chinc. were an imm. Black-headed Gull Oct. 18-Nov. 4 and an imm. breeders, Cedar Waxwings were seen feeding two juveniles at Tll- Black-leggedKittiwake Nov. 15(CPW). Anotherimm. kittiwake was ghman I., Sept. 12 (LWC, RFR+), a very late date for this sort of at Cape Henry Nov. 20 (RLAk, DH, TRW +). Out of place were thing. Waxwings stageda lackluster flight until late November and single Gull-billed Terns at Black., Aug. 16 (HTA), the secondDor- then came on with a vengeancewith reportssuch as 915at Richmond chester County record, and in D.C., Aug. 20 (DC), a secondrecord Nov. 21 (JWD, FRS + ). Double-broodedLoggerheard Shrikes drew for there. Czaplak also saw a Royal Tern in D.C., Aug. 16, also the noticeat Richmondwith the first youngfledging June 4 andtwo adults secondfor the District. The last Gull-billedTerns were two at Chinc., seenwith three youngAug. 29, an unprecedentedVirginia date (DP, Sept. 30, down from 43 there Aug. 16-17 (CPW). Notable among fide FRS). lingering Forster's Terns was one in D.C., Nov. 23 (DC) and 90 at Pt. Lookout S.P., Mr., Nov. 18 (EMW) where Wilson also counted 192 VIREOS AND WARBLERS -- Excellent waves of migrants ap- Corn. Terns Sept. 14. Royal Terns were widely reported on pearedin late Augustand early September,the remainderof the ChesapeakeBay, lingeringinto mid-Novemberat many locations.Of migrationbeing much lessdramatic and more diffuseowing to lack of note were four as far up as Bait., Oct. 2 (RFR), 100 at Hooper's I., cold fronts. One observer found 19 warbler specieson the Maryland Oct. 17 (CP, GLA, HTA) and four at Sandy Pt., Nov. 14 (WK). EasternShore both Aug. 15 & 29, the latter one of the bestdays of the Sandwich Terns were in modest numbers such as 25 on Fisherman I., fall (RFR). At Kip., 12,042 birds of 95 species(32 of them warblers) Sept. 7 (MEA, HTA) but one at Ocean City Sept. 19 was unusual were bandedin 19,433 net hours Sept. 4-Oct. 31 (WPS, FRS, JHB, (HM). Caspian Terns were in excellent supply with 350 on Hart and RF, CWH, JPC + ) with continuous coverage save for Oct. 25 when Miller Is., Bait., Sept. 6 (RFR, EB, HK), later down to 150 Oct. 2 there was a massive nor'easter with 50 mph /rinds. Commonest (RFR), 50 in D.C., Aug. 28 (DC), 79 at Chinc., Sept. 20-21 (CPW) and catches were Yellow-rumped Warbler 6362, Am. Redstart 1152, 67 at Black., Oct. 10 (HTA), the last being one at Jamestown,Va., Corn. Yellowthroat 578, Veery 500 and Black-throatedBlue Warbler Nov. 20 (FRS + ). Except for Chinc., where 57 were seenAug. 16-17 268. September5 was an outstandingday with 406 birdsof 37 species (DFA), Black Tern was surprisinglyscarce in this Region. Therefore banded.On Sept. 24, 38 specieswere netted. A late Solitary Vireo two in D.C., Aug. 4 (DC) were of interest. As usualbig concentrations wasin DismalSwamp Nov. 13(L J, MB). At Kip., 52 Red-eyedVireos of Black Skimmers were on Fisherman I., with 600 there Sept. 9 were banded Sept. 9, attracted by this year's abundantsassafras fruit (MEA, HTA) and 750 Sept. 25 (CP, HTA). (FRS). A PhiladelphiaVireo at Greensboro,Md., Sept. 29 (MWH) was the first for Caroline County. A Warbling Vireo was at Kip , DOVES THROUGH SHRIKES -- Fort McHenry's RingedTurtle Sept. 24 (JPC), a fall rarity on the coast. A Brewster's Warbler was

166 American Birds, March-April 1983 reportedfrom Oakton, Va., Aug. 26 (KHW). August29 was one of most unusual (DFA, JMA). Single Lark Sparrows were at Chinc. the best warbler days of the fall with waves as big as might be (MVB, SM) and Back Bay (M & RC) Aug. 29 and another was expected a month later. At Bellevue then were nine Tennessees, reported from Leesburg, Va., Oct. 30 (EP). Due to the mild fall sevenMagnolias, eight Cape Mays and nine Chestnut-sideds(HTA). numbersof many sparrowswere very low throughthe period(v.o.). Sevenmi w. of there at Black Walnut Pt., were 22 Cape Mays, four In Norfolk two Clay-coloredSparrows were seenSept. 27 (one Sept. Wilson's and 19 Canada's (JKE). In Kent and Queen Anne's cos., 25; M & RC). A very early Lincoln's Sparrowwas in Newport News Md.. were 24 Magnolias, eight Cape Mays, l0 Blackburniansand 10 Aug. 15 (D & MM). One Lapland Longspurand one Snow Bunting Chestnut-sideds(RFR). Even suchan unlikely warbler spot as Back were at Cape Henry Nov. 20 (RLAk, TRW +). Very early Snow Bay had 19 specieswith four Tennessees,three Blackburniansand Buntingswere at Chinc., Oct. 24, one (SW), Ocean City Oct. 26. two four Bay-breasteds(M & RC). A very late N. Parula was in D.C., (JLS) and in Prince GeorgesCounty, Md., Oct. 30, one (PN). Nov. 7 (BS). Only ten Cape May Warblerswere bandedat Kip., the lowest since1965 (cf. 1974when 125were caught---FRS).On Oct. 22, 907 Yellow-rumped Warblers were. banded at Kip., out of an es- OBSERVERS -- D.F. Abbott, J.M. Abbott, Robert Abbott, I.W. timated 45,000 passingthrough there (RF, FRSt). Kiptopekehad a Ailes, R.L Ake (RLAk), R.L. Anderson,Mary Arginteau,G.L. poor seasonfor Bay-breasted Warblers (seven; lowest since 1963), Armistead, M.E. Armistead, M.V. Barnhill, J.B. Bazuin, W.E. Blackpoll Warblers (23; 3rd lowest) and Prairie Warblers (14; lowest Bielenberg,C.R. Blem, Eirik Blom, Daniel Boone, Mike Britten, since 1966).Four W. Palm Warblersthere Sept.5 were very early. J.H. Buckalew, M.A. Byrd, Michelle & Ray Chandler,Janice Chase, Northern Waterthrush is often one of the earliest migrantsand one J.P. Church, L.W. Coble, James Cubie, David Czaplak, Richard was at Newport News, Va., Aug. 2 (D & MM). The last Louisiana Danka, J.W. Dillard, P.A. DuMont, P.G. DuMont, S.H. Dyke, Tom Waterthrush was at Nassawango Cr., Md., Sept. 14 (JLS) and the Eck, J.K. Effinger,J.W. Eike, Ethel Engle,Tad Finnell,W.A. Fintel, latest Hooded Warbler was in Richmond Oct. 12 (FRS). A.J. Fletcher, R.B. Fletcher, R. Foy, HansGablet, JohnGregoire. J.G. Graber, AI Guarente, C.W. Hacker, M.W. HewiLL,J.J. Hiner, BOBOLINK THROUGH BUNTINGS -- A late Bobolink was on Alice Holland, David Hughes, Leigh Jones, Hank Kaestner, D.L. C.B.B.T., Oct. 31 (FRS, JWD) and an extremely late one was in Kirkwood, R.L. Kleen, Wayne Klockner, Alicia KnoLLs.Harry Norfolk Nov. 12 (M & RC; excellentdescription). On Fisherman'sI., LeGrand, Paul Leifer, Nancy & Stuart MacClintock, Sean Mc- Andersonfound a "pre-fiedglingchick, 8- l0 daysold" E. Meadowlark Cadless,D.A. Mendinhall,Debbie Mignogno(DMo), Dorothy & Sept. 5, probablya record late nesting.At Black Walnut Pt., 200 N. Mike Mitchell, Jack Mozingo, Myriam Moore. Harvey Mudd, Run (Baltimore)Orioles were seen Aug. 21 0KE). A lateSummer Tanager Naveen, Paul Nistico, Mariana Nutfie, Lola Oberman,Run Naveen, was at Denton, Md., Oct. 18 (AK). In Newport News the Mitchells Paul Nistico, Mariana Nuttie, Lola Oberman, Paul O'Brien, H.C. banded a late Rose-breasted Grosbeak Nov. 19. A Blue Grosbeak was Olson, JosephOndek, Chris Pague (CPg), F.L. Parks. Elizabeth feeding young in the nest as late as Sept. 6 in Denton (RBF) and at Peacock,Dwight & RichardPeake, Carl Perry, Darrell Peterson,Bill Chancellorsville,Va., one wascarrying food to newly-fledgedyoung Portlock, Mary Pulley, GeorgeReiger, R.F. Ringlet, C.S. Robbins, Sept. 21 (JMA). The total of 29 Indigo Buntingsbanded at Kip., was G.C. Rollefson,Betsy Roszell, F.R. Scott, Dot Silsby. Ann & Paul the lowest since 1966. A ½ Dickcissel was at Oxon Hill, Md., Oct. l I Smith, Ed Smith,W.P. Smith, J.L. Stasz,Byron Swift, CraigTufts, (DC, BS) and another was in D.C., Oct. 22 (DC). Pine Siskin and Peter Vankevich, C.R. Vaughn, D.H. Wallace, PrescottWard, K.H. Evening Grosbeak were almost nonexistent this fall and numbersof Weber, J.S. Weske, Steve Whircomb,H.L. Wierenga.Bill Williams, Purple Finch, House Finch and Am. Goldfinchwere also poor (v.o.) Gary Williamson,E.J. Willoughby,E.M. Wilson, R.E. Wilson, T.R. On the C.B.B.T., Oct. 16 were a Grasshopperand a Vespersparrows Wolfe.--HENRY T. ARMISTEAD, 28 E. SpringfieldAve., Philadel- (RLA). A SeasideSparrow at Dyke Marsh near D.C., Sept. 25 was phia, PA 19118.

SOUTHERN ATLANTIC COAST REGION /Harry E. LeGrand, Jr. :':,,?•• .... •..• •*:•:::.•-- .:•..-.•?# .... •- .... e•ND•,SO• :•, . The fall of 1982 in the Southeastwas characterizedby an abun- / - '..•.".;-'• # I ß R^mo.M^•^MU'"•E['T'JS.t-•'n_• dance of days with fog, haze, overcast, or drizzle. These weather featureswere mainly becauseof slow-movinghigh pressurecenters, I -I:- /'- Ci•2RtOTTE_'~• '.)-•'--' •'._ ..,''•AP•. stalled cold fronts off the coast, and low pressureareas along these ,..4._ _.r,_____•.•_...•:;r• :•'-'- ._--,::-J•_ ' "%:-', •',,,v,..• fronts. Frontal systems bringing clear, cool weather with strong la l- '• ß •\Y" LUMBERTON ,• •' northwestwinds were infrequent, especiallyin October and Novem- ber, when suchfronts are normallycommon. On the whole, tempera- tures were near normal for most of the season,with a warmingtrend for much of November; many Coastal Plain towns had no freeze by the end of the period. Rainfall was near normal in most parts of the Region, but late fall was somewhatdry. The scarcityof strongfrontal systems,coupled with an abundance of northeastwinds, meant a rather normaland thus typically lacklus- ter migration for the Region. Migrants filtered through on schedule, neither early nor late, on predominantly southwestdirections toward the wintering grounds. The passefine migration, therefore, was mediocre to moderately good in the western Piedmont, but character- istically rather dull in most of the CoastalPlain; few notablecoastal wavesof passetineswere reported.Waterbirding on inlandlakes was rather disappointing,as most lakes were near full and strong storms TV TOWER KILL-- Five or ten years ago, and longer, there was a and fronts were uncommon. The winter finch flight was nonexistent, contingentof ornithologists/birdersin the Southeast(including states except for Purple Finches; but after two fairly good winters in outside the Region) that regularly combed the ground beside TV succession,most birders expected a lean fall and winter for this group towers and skyscrapersfor migrantskilled by the structuresduring in the Southeast. Rarities were few and far between, with the most the previous evening's flight. Reports of such migration kills have exciting birds being seen off the coasts of Georgia and North been extremely scarcein recent years, not becauseof the birds but Carolina. becauseof the birders. Thus, it was gratifyingto learn of the monitor-

Volume 37, Number 2 167 •ng of a large TV tower-kfil near White Lake, N.C., on the nightof ducksincluded an early Blue-wingedTeal at Atlanta Aug. 8 (PB), a 6 October 11-12. J. Carter and Parnell found 1300birds of 51 species, Blue-wingedx CinnamonTeal at Magnolia Gardensnear Charleston including26 warbler species,at this site approximately45-50 miles Nov. 27 (AW, VW), and an excellent 4500 Am. Wigeonsin n e from the coast. Highlightsincluded two Sharp-tailedSparrows, six Pamlico County Oct. 30 (PJC, MEW). A count of 3200 Ring-necked SeasideSparrows (both of which have been regular victims in previ- Ducks near Raleigh, N.C., Nov. 19 (JM) was exceptional;and of ouskills here), a Black Rail, a Black-billedCuckoo, and the following interest inland were single Com. Goldeneyesnear Fairburn, Ga, warblers:two Golden-wingeds,a Swainson's,a Worm-eating,and Nov. 20-22(DM, PM) and near Atlanta Nov. 25 (PB, HG), as well as two Nashvilles. 11goldeneyes at JordanRes., Nov. 29 (BW, MW). Completelyout of seasonwas a 0 Com. Eider at Hatteras Inlet, N.C., in egrly Septem- LOONS THROUGH ANHINGAS -- Perhapsa recordcount for ber (BS et al.); whereasan ad. 6 Commonat nearbyCape Lookout the North Carolina Piedmont was the 280-300 Com. Loons on Jordan Nov. 20 (FP, CD) was most unusualfor the Region.The only inland Res., e. ChathamCounty Nov. 29 (BW, MW, JPay). Quite rare inland scorer was a 0 Surf on L. Oconee, Ga., Oct. 17 (RDo). Other good were singleRed-throated Loons at JordanRes., Nov. 26 (RD) and at scorer sightingswere a very early • Surf at Pamlico Pt., Aug 20 Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 16-21 (PB et al.); whereasGeorgia's fourth record (MEW, TP, GL) and 1000+ Blacksjust off Jekyll I., Nov. 28-29(BM, for Eared Grebe was of a bird Sept. 20-21 at Pendergrass(JP), the DMa). exactlocation where up to sixwere found several years ago. Only one of the 5 scheduledAke-DuMont pelagictrips departedas scheduled KITES THROUGH GALLINULES -- Swallow-tailed Kites have off Hatteras, N.C., this fall; no rarities were found Oct. 9, though three Greater Shearwatersand 50 Black-cappedPetrels were of not fared particularlywell as breedersin SouthCarolina in recent interest(RLA, PGD, DS). The firstManx Shearwaterrecord between years;thus, completelyinexplicable were countsof 40+ near the Florida and the North Carolina Outer Banks was of one seen off SanteeR. delta July 5 and 100 July 16 (M & PF). The originof th•s SkidawayI., Ga., Nov. 14 or 15(CH). Seldomseen from shorewas an many kites is a mystery, as at most 10-15pairs are believedto nest Audubon's Shearwater at Bodie I., N.C., Aug. 15 (DK, NB). White- within 50 mi of the area. Two MississippiKites Aug. 29 near Town- ville (HL, PH, AA) providedjust the secondrecord for n.w. South tailedTropicbirds are seenannually during the warmermonths in the Gulf Streamoff our coast,but almostalways just one/pelagictrip. An Carolina.The heavy inlandautumnal hawk flightstypically occur to adultand an immaturethus provided a goodcount off CapeLookout, the w. of this Region; however, a numberof birdersmanned a hawk watch at Pilot Mountain S.P., N.C., tallying 2643 birds of 14 species N.C., Aug. 15 (WI). Rare for North Carolina was a White Pelican flyingN over CroatanSound Nov. 3 (DC), whereasone or two in the (F.C.A.S.). Notable there were 1780 Broad-wingedHawks Sept 22 Charleston,S.C., area Nov. 25-27(WHet al.) wereperhaps birds that (RS et al.), singleBald EaglesSept. 18 (M.A.S.) and Sept.25 (RS, have wintered there in recent years. A Brown Pelican was quite PC), and a Merlin Sept. 29 (PC). A tally of 92 migratingRed-tafied Hawks at the ChattahoocheeR. Nat'l Recreation Area, Ga., Oct 24 unusualinland, seen in flight near Augusta,Ga., Nov. 15 (DBM). Approximately100 pelicansin n.e. PamlicoCounty, N.C., Nov. 26 (FM) wasnoteworthy, as was an earlyand rare Rough-legged Hawk (MEW, TS) was a goodtotal for the mainlandside of PamlicoSound; at Raleigh Oct. 2 (DT). The only Golden Eagle for the fall was an immatureat Hanging Rock S.P., N.C., Oct. 30 (N & LS). The 14 this specieshas undergonea welcomepopulation explosion in the stateover the past severalyears. Also on the rise are inlandDouble- reports of Bald Eagles involved approximately16 birds, evenly crestedCormorant reports, probablyowing to an increasein large divided adult: immature; no one saw more than two birds at any reservoirs; the best count was of 30-35 at Jordan Res., Sept. 4 locale. An Osprey was late Nov. 20 near Dublin, Ga. (TKP) The coastalflight of PeregrineFalcons and Merlins wasjust ordinary at (C.H.B.C.). Notable Anhinga sightings included one at Sunset Beach, N.C., Aug. 12 (DK, EG), two as late as Sept. 28 near best, perhapsowing to a scarcityof frontsof NW winds.However, Fayetteville,N.C. (PJC), and 7-11most of the seasonon Ben Hill L., Peregrineswere noted inlandat JordanRes., Sept.21-25 (BW, MW, Ga. (TKP). AT); nearFayetteville Sept. 28 (PJC);and near Atlanta Nov. 2 (JG et al.). Only two inlandreports of Merlins, at Pilot Mt. andDublin, was WADERS --The post-breedingheron roostin Augusta,Ga., again highlydisappointing. The SandhillCrane flight throughc. Georgia, normallypeaking •n comprised 1000+ birds in late summer qide AW). Among good counts there were four Louisiana Herons and 383 Little Blue Herons mid-November, was very late, and most cranes passedover the Aug. 10 (CB), and 1004Cattle Egretsand eightSnowy EgretsAug. 24 Atlanta areain early Decemberqide TM); 30 over Dublinwas a good (CB). The two Great Blue (White) Heronsat Augustathis summer tally there Nov. 30 (TKP). Rare inlandwere Corn.Gallinules w of Marietta, Ga., Oct. 24 (DM, PM) and near Winston-Salem, N C , were seen into the fall, with one until Oct. 21 (CB). Another white- Nov. 13 (ZB). phasebird was rare but regular at Jekyll I., Ga., Sept. 18-early October (HG, PB, TM). A number of wader records came from Jordan Res.--late were a Green Heron Nov. 17 (BW, MW), a Cattle SHOREBIRDS -- An Am. Avocet, one of the rarest shorebtrds Egret Nov. 29 (BW, MW), a Great Egret Nov. 14 (BW), and a White inland, was Atlanta's first ever Nov. 13-22 (JB). Another on a tidal flat Ibis Oct. 9 (AT); and rare were a Black-crownedNight Heron Aug. 5 was quite unusual at Portsmouth I., N.C., Nov. 24 (JF). This island, (DK et al.) and a Yellow-crowned Night Heron Oct. 2 (RD, AB). at the s. end of the Outer •Banks,has long beenknown to harboran Fayetteville, N.C., was also host to several notable wader occur- abundance of shorebirds in the fall on its extensive mud and sand rences: a peak of 55 Cattle Egrets Aug. 7, four Snowy Egrets in flats; however, it is accessibleonly by boat and, until this fall, has Augustand September,and a Black-crownedNight Heron Aug. 20 beenunder-birded. Fussell made a numberof trips Io Portsmouthth•s (PJC). At most other inland sites, however, the moderately wet season;the highlightwas .the state's (and Region's) fourth Bar-tailed summerand early fall kept reservoirshigher than usual at thistime of Godwit Sept. 22-Oct. 10, but the first one documented(JF et al., ph ) year, a situationthat discouragespost-breeding waders from landing Other notablesthere were 200 + Marbled Godwits Oct. 10 (DC, LP) and foraging. A handful of Wood Storks as usual spentthe summer and Long-billedCurlews Sept. 6-Oct. 10, with three on the latter date and early fall at SunsetBeach, N.C. (m.ob.); andfarther n. 26 White (JF, DC, LP). Of the 7 coastal and inland reports of Am. Golden Ibises were notable Oct. 14 at Pea 1., N.C., where these ibises are Plovers,only one involved more than two birds--eight at Beaverdam now permanentresidents (JOP, EP). Very rare was an ad. Roseate Res., Sept. 19 (ML, RD). Black-belliedPlovers were found inland•n Spoonbillnear Beaufort, N.C., Sept. 13-14(J & NG). Couldthis have North Carolinaat BeaverdamRes., Sept. 18 (RD), JordanRes , Oct beenthe samebird presentin that areain May, avoidingdetection for 31 (BW, MW), and Fayetteville Sept. 15-Nov. 8 (PJC); and near over 3 months? Dublin, Ga., Sept. 21-29 (TKP). Rare inland in fall were Upland Sandpipersat Falls of the Neuse Res., near Durham, N.C., Aug 28 WATERFOWL--The only inlandreport of WhistlingSwan was of (DK et al.) and near Dublin Aug. 21-28 (TKP). Other highlightsfrom two birds at Beaverdam Res., n. Wake, N.C., Nov. 17 (RD). Fulvous the Georgia interior were eight Willets Sept. 7 (CB) and three late Whistling Ducks have been quite scarce in the Region since their W. SandpipersOct. 30 (AW) at Augusta; a late Spotted Sandptper astonishing"boom" in the 1960s;however, fall 1982saw an encourag- Nov. 27 (PB, HG, TM) at Atlanta; a Stilt SandpiperSept. 25-29tn ing flurry of sightings.A groupof 16 was near Darien, Ga., Nov. 28 Forsyth County (JP); and a Ruddy TurnstoneAug. 1, an early Com (DM, PM), and near the North Carolinacoast were singlesNov. 21 at SnipeAug. 29, and six Stilt SandpipersSept. 21 at Dublin (TKP) Bodie 1. (DT, TH), Nov. 22 at Cedar I. (RB, MC, E & SM), and Nov. The only exciting inland shorebirdingwas found at Beaverdam 26 at Pamlico Pt. (MEW, TS). They probably occurred in South Res., n. of Raleigh. In addition to the plovers alreadymentinned, Carolina,as well, thoughno onethere reported them. Notablepuddle birders there found a very rare Red PhalaropeSept. 18 (ML, KM),

168 American Birds, March-April 1983 five SanderlingsSept. 19(ME, RD), a goodtally of 75 Least Sandpip- throated Vireo at Bodie I., Sept. 6 (TF), and PhiladelphiaVireos were ers Sept. 19 (RD), a White-rumpedSandpiper Sept. 29 (ML et al.), a found 10 times--at 4 sites in North Carolina and at Atlanta on 6 Balrd's SandpiperSept. 19-21(ML, RD), four Stilt SandpipersSept. occasions.One at Wilmington Oct. 28 (GM) was not only scarcefor 19 (ML, RD), and seven Buff-breastedSandpipers Sept. 12 (ML). the Coastbut unusually late. Elsewhere inland, singleN. Phalaropeswere quite surprisingat the Falls of the Neuse Res., Sept. 18 (RD) and very late Nov. 6-9 near WARBLERS -- Golden-wingedWarblers were of interest along Fayetteville (J & SW, PJC); and a Red Phalaropewas at the Falls of the coast at Pea I., Aug. 29 (JMcC, JW) and neighboring Bodie I, the Neuse Sept. 18 (RD), possiblythe samebird seenthe sameday a Sept. 5-6 (TF), as well as at Magnolia Gardensnear CharlestonSept few miles to the e. at BeaverdamRes. Five Sanderlingsat Jordan 23 (TR). Interestinglyenough, a Blue-wingedWarbler was reported Res , Sept. 4 (C.H.B.C.) was a good count, as were 13 Dunlins there with each of the 3 Golden-wingeds!Very early Blue-wingedswere at Oct 23 (AB, RD). Another notable tally was the 14 Long-billed Fayetteville Aug. 7 (PJC) and Raleigh Aug. 13 (JM), and a "Brews- Dowitchers at Mattamuskeet N.W.R., N.C., Nov. 21 (AB); this ter's" hybrid was well-describedfrom Fayetteville Oct. 12 (PJC) speciespossibly winters on impoundmentsat the refuge. Also near Whereas most warblers were reported in usual numbers, Nashvilles the coastwere a late White-rumpedSandpiper at PamlicoPt., Nov. 14 were clearly up, at least in the w. Piedmont; observers in the (PJC et al.) and a Baird's Sandpiperat Pea I., N.C., Sept. 6 (RD). Clemson, S.C. (AA), and Atlanta (fide TM) areas had many more birds than normal. This species has increased noticeably in the JAEGERS THROUGH TERNS -- A few scattered coastal and Regionas a fall migrantover the past 10years and is not as rare as the offshoresightings of Parasiticand Pomarinejaegerswere reported,as literature indicates. Notable warblers alongthe coastat Portsmouth expected,but a count of 19 Pomarinesoff Cape Lookout, N.C., Oct. I., were a TennesseeSept. 6, a BlackburnianSept. 24, a Bay-breasted 30 (WI) was quite high. No Long-tailedJaegers were observed,but Sept. 9, and a Connecticut Sept. 23 (JF); whereas five Chestnut- Irvin had singleskuas (sp?) off Cape Lookout Aug. 22 & Sept. 19, the sidedsat Charleston Oct. 17 (PN) was a good countfor that area. Late latterbird harassingBridled Terns; these were the firstfor the Region warblers included a Tennesseeand a Bay-breastedat Marietta, Ga, between Aug. 1 and Dec. 29 (see Lee, AB 33:715-721).The first skua Nov. 1 (NI), and a N. Parula at Augusta Nov. 13 (CB, AW). Two of was very dark in color, whereasthe secondwas uniformly medium the rarest warblers were seen only'once--a q?Cerulean on the brown; the dates suggestSouth Polar Skuas. Apparently the earliest- typically early date of Aug. 9 near Raleigh (JM) and a Mourning at ever Iceland Gull for the Region was an immature at Cape Lookout nearby Beaverdam Res., Aug. 15 (DT, KK). In addition to the Oct 17 (JF, WI, RJH). Lesser Black-backed Gulls are no longer Connecticut Warbler at Portsmouth were individuals near Atlanta outstandingfinds along the coast,although early and rather rare were Sept. 5 (A.A.S.), Marietta Sept. 13 & 15 (NI), and at Jordan Res, adults in Georgia Oct. 1 at Jekyll I. (DP, AWy) and Oct. 9 on St. Oct. 2 (RD, AB). Wilson's Warblers were reported 11 times, includ- Simons I. (PMo, TM et al.) and Cumberland I. (JPe); no more than ing severalalong the coast;one Aug. 25 at Marietta was early (NI) two birds were believed involved (fide TM). A Bonaparte'sGull was early at MoreheadCity, N.C., Sept. 1 (JF), whereasGeorgia's second BLACKBIRDS THROUGH FINCHES -- Although most winter Black-leggedKittiwake was an immature observed by Haney off Yellow-headedBlackbirds in the Regionappear with otherblackbirds SkidawayI., Nov. 13or 14. Somewhatfar inlandwere up to ten Gull- inland, birds in the fall usually occur along the coast. This season billed Terns feedingover soybeanand corn fieldsnear Swanquarter, there were a female and an imm. male at Pea I., Sept. 6 (HL, RLA, N C , Aug. 11 (ML, LP). Very late for North Carolina was a Gull- PGD) and an imm. male at a feeder in Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret billed at PortsmouthI., Oct. 10 (JF). Perhapsbecause of a scarcityof County, N.C., Oct. I (KKi). Two Rose-breastedGrosbeaks were storms and other unsettled weather, terns on inland lakes were in low rather late at Atlanta Oct. 31 (DP), as was one at a Newport, N.C , numbers. Forster's Terns were reported inland only in Georgia: feeder Nov. 5-8 (MR, JF). Usually an off-year for winter fincheswill Atlanta Aug. 8 (TM et al.), Augusta Nov. 20 (AW), and Dublin Nov. see a few fall reports of Evening Grosbeaks and Pine Siskins; there 30 (TKP); Commonsonly at Falls of the NeuseAug. 9 (BW, MW) and were none for either finch all season, nor for Red Crossbills. How- BeaverdamSept. 21 (ML, AC, DC); and Caspiansonly at L. Lanier, ever, Purple Finches were in fairly good numbers. The Painted Ga, Aug. 25 (five birds--FM). The rare and difficult-to-identify Bunting reported in the summernear Fayetteville was still present RoseateTern wasadequately described only from. Cape Hatteras Pt., and singingAug. 4 (PJC); another Paintedwas quite late at Charleston N C , Aug. 27 (AB), where one in breedingplumage was seenat rest Nov. 25 (WH). An overdue first record for Carteret County, N.C , with Corn. Terns. was a Dickcissel at Fussell's feeder in Morehead City Nov. 19 & 22 One of the least seen migrants in the e., is the Henslow's Sparrow; a CUCKOOS THROUGH FLYCATCHERS -- November 24 was a large group of birders found one along the ChattahoocheeR., near very late date for a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, at Lowland, N.C. (MEW, Atlanta Oct. 17 (D & AF et al.). Migrating Lark Sparrows were not TS) There were 5 reports of the uncommonand elusive Black-billed rare in the 1960salong the coast, at least on the Outer Banks; but for Cuckoo, includingcoastal records at Ft. Fisher, N.C., Oct. 15 (GM) some unknown reason the birds have become hard to find lately, with and at Pea I., Oct. 17-18 (two birds•JOP, EP). Rare and quite early reports of only three birds all fall--Aug. 26 at Pea I. (AB), Sept. 7 at was a Saw-whet Owl found with an injured wing in a parking lot in Portsmouth I. (JF), and Nov. 7 at Darien, Ga. (PB). A Clay-colored Smyrna, Ga., Oct. 30 (fide CK); it was later rehabilitated.Over 3000 Sparrow was a good find inland at Sweetwater Creek S.P., Ga., Oct Corn. Flickers were observedin migrationafter a cold front Oct. 15 at 17 (PB), and two were at Oriental, N.C., Nov. 8 (DF). Only 3 reports Ft Fisher (GM). Another fall passedwithout an inland sightingfor W. of Lincoln's Sparrowswas very poor; birds were near Chapel Hill Kingbird, nor were notablenumbers (more than two/day) reported Oct. 6 (ME), PendergrassOct. 17 (JP), and Townville, S.C., Nov. 14 from the coast. Single Yellow-bellied Flycatchers were observed (AA). No longspursor Snow Buntingswere reported for the season near Chapel Hill, N.C., Sept. 21 (JPay), Atlanta Sept. 25 (PB), CarolinaBeach, N.C., Oct. 15(GM), andCharleston Oct. f7 (PN). ADDENDUM -- A Swainsoh'sHawk near Raleigh Mar. 21, re- The most interestingof the many "non-Yellow-bellied"Empidonax ported with some reservation in AB 36:841, is apparently a valid reports was of a singingAlder Flycatcher along the Neuse R., near record. Full details have recently been published(Chat 46:80-81); this Durham Aug. 16 (BW, MW), quite unusualfor this annoyingly silent is the first springsighting for the Regionand just the secondconvinc- group of birds in fall migration. The always noteworthy Olive-sided ingly describedfor North Carolina. Flycatcher was found only near Atlanta: one Sept. 5 (TM et al.) and another or the same 2 mi away the following day (DL, JC, JP). OBSERVERS --R.L. Ake, Atlanta Audubon Society, Alan Ava- kian, Clarence Belger, Rich Boyd, Patrick Brisse, Jerry Brunner, SWALLOWS THROUGH VIREOS -- Good concentrations in- Allen Bryan, Norm Budnitz, Zach Bynum, Ann Carter, Derb Carter, cluded 200 Bank Swallows, normally uncommon on the coast, at J.H. Carter III, Jack Carnsos, Chapel Hill Bird Club, Margaret SulhvansI., S.C., Sept. 6 (TR) and 500 Fish Crows near Fayetteville Conderman, P.J. Crutchfield, Pat Culbertson, Chip Davis, Ricky Oct 10 (PJC). The fall flight of Red-breastedNuthatches was rather Davis, Roger Doxsey (RDo), P.G. DuMont, Marc Eisdorfer, Mitch & light, beingfairly common in a few placesin North Carolina, but quite Phyllis Feller, Tad Finnell, Dan & Ann Forster, Forsyth County scarce in most areas. The Bewick's Wren, nearly extirpated in the Audubon Society, Dorothy Foy, John Fussell, Eric Garner, Hugh Region and in the adjacent s. Appalachians, was noted in Forsyth Garrett, Jim & Nancy Godwin, Joe Greenberg, R.J. Hader, Paul County, Ga., Oct. 27 (JP). Late Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were ob- Hamel, Chris Haney, Tom Howard, William Hutcheson,Nancy Iha, served Oct. 22-Nov. 6 at Jordan Res. (AB, RD) and at Fayetteville Wayne Irvin, Dan Kaplan, Cliff Kevill, Kathy Kirkman (KKi), Ken Nov 30 (PJC). Surprisingly rare along the coast was a Yellow- Knapp, Dennis Lacoss, Gary Lancaster, Harry LeGrand, Merrill

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FLORIDA REGION CENTRALSOUTHERN /Lyn S. and BrooksH. Atherton %.'• T L/ DIVISION •.10 OCEAN The 500-year drought was broken at least temporarily this year. For •a.anassee'• [• ;-• • Live. . •Oak •' ••o. •t Jo•n River example, over 63 inchesof rain fell in Ft. Myers, more than l0 inches Apalac•icola • ' - above the annual mean. Unfortunately for the birders. the weather River / • • • Gamesw.e•' produceda few migrant fallouts. The period was also characterized • ' /Do /'NA?L • NORTHERN by higher than average temperatures which persisted well into De- Sl.•eo•ge •s. glW•tDLtFE•?_PEN • •DaylonaBeach ,s./.E•UGE cember, probablycausing what seemedlike above-averagenumbers Alligator Cedar of late migrants. Nevertheless, observers throughout the state re- marked about the unusual abundance of robins, goldfinches and ' • ' W ' •'•Melbourne waxwings present early in the period. August was typically tropical--hot, lots of rain, light and variable winds. In fact, tropicalhigh pressurecells dominated Florida weather Sarasatan% b •,•' •'•L.O•eechobe• patterns and prevented the intrusion of early-winter cold fronts throughout the season. GULFOfMEXICO • Fart-. Myers• s• Clewiston ('• tOX•- A massivebut mild cold front traversed the state on September4-5 bamool •s.•e Forl :-•l HATCHEE depositing over 2 inches of rain near St..George Island and over 1.5 Co•:•screw5wamp• Lauderdale•N•T'L inches at Daytona Beach. This front was responsiblefor the unusu- ally large number of Eastern Kingbirds and Common Nighthawks at Jacksonville. On September21, the strongestcold front of the season swept into the Panhandlebringing with it widespread rain. Good , • DryTorlugas Key •Flamingo fallouts were reported from many areas. However, a phenomenal I FLnRIDAI , West.UoperKeys "tower kill" was reported at the Crystal River Power Plant Isee I • I:' Big Pine Key • • • . specificsbelow). • . • •: _ ..... • F•rida Bay October and November were againdominated by the tropical high pressureridge which built and rebuilt itselfalong Florida's eastcoast. Summer-likerain showersand light southerlywinds were disrupted Oct. 2 and one adult Nov. 27 (PP). A 1000-birdheronry in n. Madison only by a strong but dry cold front on October 14-16 which produced County Aug. 21 (GM, HMS) was 99% Cattle Egrets! The White Ibis good fallouts on Sanibel Island and in Broward County. populationof the Marco and Rookery Bay roosts has declined over 50% (TB) and indicationsare that the speciesis decliningin all of s. ABBREVIATIONS -- C.C.: Cape Canaveral; D.F.B.G.: Duda Florida (fide JK). Three Glossy Ibises at L. Jackson Oct. 6 (HMS) Farm-Belle Glade, Palm Beach Co.; E.N.P.: Everglades Nat'l Park; were county rarities. Unusual inland were Roseate Spoonbills at F.F.N.: Florida FieM Naturalist; F.O.S.R.C.: Florida Ornithological PalmdaleOct. 8 {seven--LA) and Myakka River S.P., Nov. 29 (25--- Society Records Committee; F.S.M.: Florida State Museum; ES). After a violent NE storm, 265 Fulvous Whistling Ducks sought M.I.N.W.R.: Merritt Island N.W.R.; Tall. Div.: Tallahassee Divi- refuge in Port Canaveral Oct. 24 (JJ, m.ob.). The speciesis seldom sion; T.S.P.: Tallahassee Sewage Plant; T.T.R.S.: Tall Timbers seen in the Florida Keys, so 46 at Cowpens, Florida Bay Oct. 30 (AS) Research Station. Please note: "? to F.O.S.R.C.", unless otherwise were unexpected. indicated, means only that documentationof a sighting has been usually encounteredas lone birds or in very small groups, even at submitted for review; results of the Committee are publishedannu- locationswhere they are fed by fishermen.Therefore, 78 (75% imm.) ally in F.F.N. at the Lake Worth Fishing Pier Nov. 13 (BH, PWS) were considered noteworthy. Near the end of the period, two were inland in Orlando LOONS THROUGH ANHINGAS -- On Nov. 28, a Cam. Loon on Clear L, where, apparently, one has remained since first dis- was rather unusual inland in a borrow pit near Moore Haven (FL) covered in 1979 after hurricane David moved up the e. coast (fide while, ironically, 26 others were 20 mi e. of C.C. (JJ). Lone Eared DWF). Grebes were at L. Jackson, Leon Co., Oct. 15 (earliest Tall. Div.-- GM) and near St. Marks Light, St. Marks N.W.R., Oct. 21 (HMS). WADERS, GEESE AND DUCKS -- An Am. Bittern at Lox- Poor weatherconditions prevented identification of an imm. albatross ahatchee N.W.R., Sept. 6 {PWS, BHI was an early arrival there. The heading S 20 mi e. of C.C., Oct. 5 (JJ). The following Cory's Great Blue Heron populationin w. Collier County more than doubled Shearwaters were offshore C.C.: five Sept. 5 (10-15 mi---DR), three during the period and, although the numbers were still considered Sept. 20 and four Sept. 27 (20 mi--JJ), one Nov. I I (40 mi--JRJ). low, the increasedactivity was encouraging(fide TB). Lake Jack- Four Greater Shearwaters were 20 mi e. of C.C., Sept. 13 (JJ). Two son's 150Great Egrets Nov. 11 (HMS) was the highestcount ever for Audubon's Shearwaters met similar fates: one was found dead on the Leon County. Reddish Egrets, usually rare on the n.e. coast, ap- beach at Washington Oaks S.P., Flagler Co., Aug. 7 (DM) and peared at Ward's Bank, Duval Co., Sept. I (PP) and Nov. 26 {white another died shortly after being retrieved from the water 10 mi phase--NW); Matanzas Inlet, St. John's Co., had three immatures offshore Ft. Pierce Inle! Aug. 17 (JB). Another, apparently healthy, South of their usual range were five Snow Geese al M.I.N.W.R., was 10 mi e. of C.C., Sept. 5 (DR). Oct. 24 (m.ob.) and an immature at Duck Key Nov. 2-4 (early-- An ill imm. Brown Booby found in Sarasota Bay Aug. 24 was HND). Even more unusualwere single Brant at Flamingo Nov. 19+ brought into the Wildlife Center of Sarasotawhere it lived for about 2 (PA, m.ob.I and M.I.N.W.R., Nov. 28 + {DS, H & WD). Apparently, mdnths,then died (fide PSI. An adult at Crocker Reef Buoy, Florida duck populationswere aboutnormal in mostof the Regionas the only Keys Sept. 18 (ASI could have been the same as one seenlater that commentconcerning status came from the s.w. coastwhere, similar day at Conch Reef Buoy. In Palm Beach County, Brown Pelicansare to last year, ducks appearedin high numbersin n.w. Collier County

170 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 but were wrtually nonexistent•n [he s port•on(JP) Perhapsdue to Key throughoutAugust (M & BS) and seven at nearby S•estaKey high water levels, D.F.B.G.'s high of 700 Blue-wingedTeal Sept. 4 Nov. 5 (SB) were welcomeddiscoveries. Piping Plovers, absentfor (PWS, GH, ME) was only 7% of the high of 2 years ago. Uncommon severalyears in the Florida Keys (fide FH), were at Key West Nov. 8 •n the Lower Keys were one Ring-necked Duck Nov. 27 and nine (one--JL) and Sunshine Key Nov. 11 (ten--HND). American Green-wingedTeals plusnine Am. WigeonNov. 28 + (GY). A Pintail Oystercatchersappeared in goodnumbers again this year with 100at was early at D.F.B.G., Sept. 11 (PWS) and two d' Mallards, un- Cedar Key Aug. 29 (DF), 41 at Alligator Pt., Franklin Co., Oct. 12 commonin the wild in Palm BeachCounty, appearedthere Oct. 17 (HMS, CW), 136 at Cape Romano Oct. 14 (TB) and 11 in Port (BH, PWS). The only Oldsquawreported was at M.I.N.W.R., Nov. Canaveral Nov. 25 (JJ) consideredhigh numbers for those areas 28 (DS). Althoughno scoterswere found at their moreusual haunts in Black-neckedStilts were rare fall migrantsat the followinglocations the Panhandle,several appearednot only much farther s. but rather Kee I., Collier Co., Sept. 16(seven---TB), near St. Marks Light Sept early Common Scotersincluded a female at M.I.N.W.R., Oct. 23 22-25 (JEC, LA, BA) and Snake Bight, E.N.P., Nov. 27 (HL). Port (WHet al.), one taken to the SuncoastSeabird SanctuaryOct. 28 (fide Canaveralhad a surprising185 Am. AvocetsOct. 24-30(WH, JD, JJ) MK) and another at Cape Romano Oct. 29 (TB). On the latter date, Two Solitary Sandpipersat PalmdaleNov. 20 (LA, BA) were either single White-winged and Black scoters were discovered at the Mel- late or wintering. A Long-billed Curlew again spent the seasonat bourne SewageTreatment Plant (JJ, DS). Ward's Bank (PP) and another at Boca Raton Oct. 20 (BH) was Palm BeachCounty's third record. At the T.S.P., a Ruddy TurnstoneSept 19 and two SanderlingsSept. 5 (GM) were Leon County rarities Although some Black-bellied Whistling Ducks have been Although Red Knots winter in greatnumbers on the s.w. coast,five at observed in the past, they were assumed to be escapees. Ft. Pierce Sept. 9 (JB) were unusual. White-rumpedSandpipers, However, our investigationconcerning a flockof at least35 at regular in soring but usually very rare in fall, were at the following a pond e. of Sarasotaconvinced us that this was a migratory locations: St. John'sR., in n.w. SeminoleCounty (five--DWF) and flock. The propertyowner said that originally11 ducks arrived Cape Romano(three--TB) on Sept. 5 and Port Canaveral Oct. 24-29 •n October or November of 1981and they stayedthrough the (two•LA, BA, BP et al.; * to T.T., fide HMS). A lone Baird's w•nter. Five or six remained through the summer, but none Sandpiperwas an outstanding"find" on LongboatKey Sept.6~ 14 (M was observedwith young. More arrived during the latter half & BS, EM et al.; ? and ph. to F.O.S.R.C.). Buff-breastedSandpipers of this fall. Although wary, the whistling ducks fed on corn in small numbers stopped at their usual haunts, but one at Port scratchthat the propertyowner put out for the largenumber of CanaveralSept. 1 (DS, RCS; ph. to Brevard Mus. of Nat. Sci. and domestic Mallards and Muscovies which he introduced prior His.) was only the fifth record for Brevard County. A Ruff at Belle to the whistlingducks' initial arrival. Glade Aug. 27 (SI) and a Reeve at Port CanaveralOct. 24-25(LA, BA, BP et al; ph. to T.T.) highlightedthe shorebirdmigration. At leastin RAPTORS -- At L. Kissimmee Nov. 23 (VW), two ad. Everglade the s.w. portion of the state, Corn. Snipe were plentiful and in n.w K•tes and one immature remained from summer. Another was at the Collier County they were considered the most abundant in 30 years SavannasRec. Area, Ft. Pierce Sept. 22 (H & WD). Those were the (JP). One arrived early at LoxahatcheeN.W.R., Sept. 6 (BH, PWS) only reports of the speciesoutside its usual breedingrange (see SingleWilson's Phalaropesmade rare appearancesat T.S.P., Aug. 26 summer report). Included in a major raptor movementheading S at (HMS, JMS) and Hooker's Pt., Tampa Oct. 30 (late--LH, WH, SP et Cape Florida S.P., Oct. 10(LA, BA, BN) were two Marsh, 152Sharp- al.) and a N. Phalaropeat GardenKey, Dry TortugasSept. 28 (RS) sh•nned,11 Cooper'sand 11 Broad-wingedhawks, three Peregrine was the first ever there. Another was unusual onshore at Port Falcons, 10 Merlins and seven Am. Kestrels. During a "reverse Canaveral Nov. 2-3 (LA, BP, JJ). m•gration"movement Nov. 4 (HND), the following hawks flew NE pastLong Key: 86 Broad-winged,.three imm. Swainson's, 28 Sharp- LARIDS -- Jaegers appeared in good numbers off the Atlantic •esand one imm. d' Cooper's. A note discussingraptor movementsin Coastduring November. One boat captainreported seeing an average the Keys, with emphasison "reverse migration", is being prepared of 25/day heading S off Broward County (fide WG). An imm. dark- for F F.N. (fide HND). An ad. d' Marsh Hawk arrived early in phaseSouth Polar Skua was identifiedas it flew 15 mi offshoreCape HallsboroughCounty Aug. 28 (WH, KM, EJ) and 13 at D.F.B.G., Canaveral Sept. 5 (DR; ? to F.O.S.R.C.). Toytown Landfill hosted Sept 26 (BH, PWS) was an unusually high total for'one locality. the only Franklin's Gulls, two iramatures Nov. 12+ and an adult Other Sharp-shinnedHawk movementswere of 35 at Big Pine Key Nov. 29-30 (SP, LA). Another spectaculardiscovery was an ad Oct 5 (MB) and 30 over Matheson Hammock, Dade Co., Oct. 16 winter-plumagedBlack-headed Gull at T.S.P., Aug. 8-23(GM et al.; ? (BN, T.A.S.). Two Broad-winged Hawk kettles passed Sugarloaf and JEC ph. to F.O.S.R.C.). This establishedFlorida's first summer Key Nov. 16 and 25 individuals soared over Key West Nov. 17 record and first Tall. Div. occurrence. Lesser Black-backed Gulls (HND, FH). A dark-phase Short-tailed Hawk, rare in Lafayette appearedat Port CanaveralOct. 29 (first-winterplumage---HMS) and County, appearedin the SteinhatcheeW.M.A., Oct. 30 (RWS). A Tampa Bay in mid-October (adult--SP). The only Great Black- hght-phasebird was at Big Pine Key Nov. 21 (MB) where it (or a backed Gull reported from the Gulf coast visited Toytown Landfill similar one) encountered another (dark-phase) feeding on a d' Am. Nov. 15 (first-winter plumage--SP). Immature Black-legged Kit- Kestrel Nov. 29 (HND, MB, GY). Two Swainson's Hawks at Big tiwakes were in Port Canaveral Oct. 24-25 (JJ, m.ob.), 2 mi e. of P•ne Key Oct. 9 (MB) were perhapsthe sameas on Nov. 17 (HND). Cocoa Beach Nov. 11 (JRJ) and 4 mi offshore Juno Beach, Palm Four others were at SummerlandKey Oct. 13 (MB) and one appeared Beach Co., Nov. 13 (JPI). •n E N.P., Nov. 8 (BN). Bald Eagle sightingsare consideredrare as A late or wintering Gull-billed Tern, considered a rare species far w as Liberty County (fide HMS); therefore,single adults at Alum anytime in n. Collier County, was feeding with Sandwich Terns and Bluff Nov. 24 and near Bristol Nov. 28 (WWB) were noteworthy. Laughing Gulls at Kee I., Collier Co., Nov. 26 (TB). Two Royal Terns PeregrineFalcon sightingswere down 33% from last year; hopefully, flying over scrub habitat at Archbold Biological Station, Highlands this •s not indicativeof the species'overall status.Interestingly, one Co., Oct. 22 (FL) were quiteunexpected. In Florida, largenumbers of landedon the mastof a ship approximately40 mi w. of Key West Oct. Corn. Terns are usually encounteredonly offshore; however, 100+ 21 (JEC). appearedin Port Canaveral Nov. 11 (JJ) after heavy NE winds. An ad. Sooty Tern died shortly after being found in a s.w. Miami yard QUAIL THROUGH SHOREBIRDS -- Three half-grown Bob- Sept. 2 (MC; * to U. of Miami). Others were offshoreC.C., Sept. 5 whites in n. Leon County Oct. 15 (HMS) were indicative of late (two juv., one ad.--DR) & Sept. 13 (three--JJ). Black Terns were breeding. A Sandhill Crane at Hickory Mound L., Nov. 19 (HMS, consideredlate at Rookery Bay, Collier Co., Nov. 6 (three, latest JEC) and up to 44 at L. JacksonNov. 25-29 (unprecedentednumber ever there by 6 weeks--TB) and SebastianInlet, Brevard Co., Nov there--TE, JEC, GM) were unusual for the Tall. Div. 12 (one--GI-I, HL). An excellent migration of Black-bellied Plovers through w. Palm Beach County was indicated by the 2700 at D.F.B.G., Oct. 10 (PWS, DOVES THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS --The originof a White- BH) The rare Am. Golden Plover was at the following locations: winged Dove at Cudjoe Key Oct. 1 (MB) was unknown althoughthe V•rglniaKey, Dade Co., Nov. 6 (BN, T.A.S.), L. Jackson'Nov.17 speciesdoes breed in the Homesteadarea. One at Hickory Mound L, (two•JEC) and 21 (one--MA), Key Largo Nov. 26 and near Bahia Taylor Co., Oct. 18 (HMS) and two at St. George I., Oct. 22+ (SC, Honda Key Nov. 27 (same bird?•-GY). On the s.w. coast, where LA, BA) were mostlikely w. strays.A Ground Dove was a rarity at Snowy Ploversare undoubtedlyfighting a losingbattle againsthuman Garden Key, Dry Tortugas Sept. 28 (RS). Black-hoodedParakeet encroachment, four ad. Snowy Plovers with six chicks on Longboat flocks were encounteredthroughout the seasonat several locationsin

Volume 37, Number 2 171 the Miami-Homestead area where the speciesis becominga rather common exotic (J & SS); however, the status was unknown of a flock of six alongU.S. 41 near40-Mile Bend(BL). A.pair discoveredlast year at Dundee, Polk Co., had built a nest when observedNov. 27 (CG, BC}. Six Canary-wingedParakeets, origin unknown, appeared briefly at a feeder on Sanibel I., in late August (KCE). A flock of 24 Red-crowned, two Blue-fronted, two Lilac-crowned, one Yellow- headed and one Red-lored parrots on Hypoluxo I., Nov. 29 {PWS, BH) must have been a colorful sight, although a bit noisy! Black- billed Cuckoos appeared in Rookery Bay Sept. I (TB), near Bartow Sept. 19(PFL Orange Park, ClAy Co., Oct. 3 (HC) and Sanibel Oct. 15 (LA). A Burrowing Owl was at Key West Oct. 2 (KW) and another wasfound dead at nearbyFlemming Key Oct. 3 (fide MB). No burrow has ever been found in the Key West area, althoughthe speciesdoes nest farther n. in the Keys (fide FH). Good flights of Corn. Nighthawks were observedin Lee County (LA) and 290 heading S over s. Jacksonville Sept. 5 (JPC) were a result of the early front. One heard callingat Kendall, Dade Co., Nov. 18 (BN) was either late or wintering. An early Whip-poor-will at Winter Haven Aug. 25 (CG) was found unable to fly, but it recovered in 2 weeksand was released.Anothe• at Casey Key Nov. 14(A & SS) was recapturedafter havingbeen banded at the samestation one year Rock Wren, St. George,I. State Rec. Area, Fla., Nov. 27, 1982. prior. That was the secondWhip-poor-will to return to that station Photo/Brooks Atherton. after being banded there the previous year. Chimney Swifts, once consideredrare anytime in Dade County, appearedthere throughout gled pavilions and among piles of lumber as it foraged. A Ruby- the summer and fall---indicating even farther southward breeding crowned Kinglet at TallahasseeSept. 16 (TM) was the earliest for the range expansion (fide OB; see summer report). A swift at Lanark, Tall. Div., and possiblythe state (fide HMS). Franklin Co., Nov. 6 (GM, RC) was late for pelagica [possibly In the Gainesville area, thrushesin general were reported as "more vauxi?}. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are sometimes recorded in commonthan usual" (BM) and Veeries were considered"unusually large numbersat locationsalong the coast during spring"fall-outs"; common" and "abundant" in n.e. and c. Florida, respectively(PP, however, seven hummingbirds[sp. ?] simultaneouslyin a Tallahassee HK). Single Veeries were early at Delray Beach Sept. 5 (PWS) and yard Oct. 14 (BS) was very unusualfor fall. A RufousHummingbird Maitland Sept. 6 (HK). In PineliasCounty frontal activity accounted appeared during October through November (BN, m.ob.) in a yard for the presenceof 28 Veeries Sept. 26 (RPH et al.) and 29 SwainsoWs near Homestead where last year's pair was found (see AB 36:170). ThrushesSept. 21 (Dunedin Hammock---LH et aLL A Gray-cheeked Thrush was found dead in a Lake Worth yard Nov. 9 (late date--•GH). WOODPECKERS THROUGH FLYCATCHERS -- A Corn. Single Wood Thrushes, rare fall migrants in the Peninsula, were at Flicker at Key West Nov. 28 (GY, HND, FH) was a rarity for the Sanibel I., Oct. 16(LA) and Lakeland Oct. 17 (PF, TP). Perhapsdue Lower Keys, althoughthe speciesbreeds in the Upper Keys. An E. to their scarcity last year, it seemed as if Am. Robins invaded in Wood Pewee was early at Casey Key Aug. 19 (A & SS) and large unprecedentednumbers. At least in the Peninsula, most agreed that numbers were recorded along the Gulf coast after the major fronts. their initial sightingsthis fall involved more individuals than their Single Yellow-bellied Flycatcherswere bandedat Casey Key Sept. entire totals of last fall and winter! One at E.N.P., Oct. 6 (WB) was 15 & 20 (A & SS) and good numbers of Acadian Flycatchers moved early. A Sprague'sPipit was at the species'perennial winter home on through the Tall. Div., during the period (HMS). Two "Traill's" St. George I. Causeway Nov. 27 + (LH, JH, m.ob.). Flycatcherswere bandedat Casey Key Sept. 26 (A & SS) and another was on St. George I., Oct. I (HMS). Frontal activity resulted in an VIREOS AND WARBLERS- unusuallyhigh number of six Least Flycatchersat St. George I., Sept. 21 (JMS). Five at Wellington Nov. 7 (PWS et aL) were probably- SoA. wintering. Stray W. Kingbirdsappeared at a numberof locationsand among A "tower kill", perhaps Florida's most spectacular, oc- the more notable sightingswere early ones near TallahasseeAug. 28 curred at the Crystal River Power Plant on the night of Sept. (earliest Tall. Div.---JMS) and in Dade County Sept. 13(BN, OB). On 22, as the first major cold front moved throughthe peninsular their S journey, six Western and three late Gray kingbirds plus a Gulf Coast. The next morning, 1273 birds were dead the Scissor-tailedFlycatcher fed together at Sanibel I., Nov. I (LA). majority at the conventional plant and only 57 at the nuclear Throughoutthe state, all who commentedagreed that E. Kingbirds plant. Included in the kill were 640 White-eyed Vireos, 121 were abundant during migration. The most noteworthy observation Red-eyed Vireos and 20 species of warblers. The number of occurred 8 a.m.- l0 a.m., Sept. 5 (JPC) when approximately 1100flew White-eyed Vireos killed in that one night surpassed the over s. Jacksonville!Another late Gray Kingbird lingeredat Virginia species'25-year autumn total of the T.T.R.S. tower kills (fide Key, Dade Co., Nov. 6 (T.A.S.). About average numbersof Scissor- HK). Warblers retrieved included 157 N. Paralas, 94 Corn. tailed Flycatchers appeared along the coasts, but one near Apopka Yellowthroats and 60 Palms {DSM: * to F.S.M., note to Oct. 20 (H & WD) and another in Bartow Nov. 7 (third county F.F.N.). record--PF, CG, RG) were unusual so far inland. One was late at Medart, Wakulla Co., Nov. 28 (H & WD et al.) and seven had arrived An imm. Bell's Vireo was a rare migrantat Hypoluxo I., Sept. 25 by Nov. 29 (GY. FH, MB) in Key West. where the specieshas been (PWS, WG et al.) and six Yellow-throated Vireos in PineliasCounty absentfor tl{e past severalwinters. Sept. 26 (JM, JF) was a high total for fall along the Gulf coast. Philadelphia Vireos were widespread, with the earliest Oct. 8 at SWALLOWS THROUGH PIPITS -- Zellwood had an early Tree Palmdale (LA) and Hypoluxo I. ½ME, CK. GH) and the latest at Swallow Aug. 21 (LH, m.ob.) and I00+ Rough-wingedSwallows Lakeland Oct. 31 (CG). flocked at L. Harbor, Palm Beach Co., Oct. 26 (high numbers-- Except during frontal activity, the warbler migration was con- HMS). A Cliff Swallow at Ft. Pierce Sept. 22 (H & WD) was sidered by most to be rather unspectacular.although a few species considered unusual there and 41 at D.F.B.G., Oct. 3 (PWS, GH) was appeared in somewhat higher than usual numbers. Lone Brewster's the highesttotal ever for the county. Despite driving rains, at least Warblers were at Dunedin Hammock, PineliasCo., Sept. 19 (LH et 3000 swallows(75% Barns. others apparentlyTrees) aided by 20-30 al.) and Orange Park. n. Clay Co., Oct. 9-10 (HC). After the first knot N winds flew rapidly past Conch Key Nov. 5 (HND). A Blue Jay major front passedthrough, TennesseeWarblers were abundant on was a rarity in Florida Bay Sept. 26 (RLH). The bird of the seasonwas St. George [., Sept. 21 (130•JMS) and at Sanibel I., Sept. 23 (63-- a Rock Wren at St. George Island S.R.A., Nov. 27 + (first state LA). At least on the s.w. coast. Orange-crownedWarblers seemedto record--LH, JH, m.ob.; * and BA ph. to F.O.S.R.C.). The wren be unusually common by the season's end (LAL Single Nashville thrilled observerswith its antics--hopping under and atop the shin- Warblers were at Delray Beach Oct. 8 (BH, WB, WG) and Cape

172 American Birds, March-April 1983 Florida Oct 9 (WB, BN) SawgrassLake County P, Pmellas Co , er's Blackbirds m ProeliasCounty Nov 4 (LA, BP) were joined by had 15 Chestnut-s•dedWarblers Sept. 22 (h•gh total--LH, RPH). two others by Nov. 27 (DG, JM) and a Brown-headed Cowbird at Early arrivalsin Palm BeachCounty were a MagnoliaWarbler Sept. 6 Garden Key, Dry Tortugas Sept. 28 (RS) was a rarity there. (PWS) and a Cape May Warbler at Hypoluxo I., Sept. 5 (PWS, BH et al) Black-throated Blue Warblers again reached the Gulf coast CORRIGENDUM -- Cedar Key's 300 Am. Oystercatchers Sept where singleswere early at Longboat Key Aug. 31 (M & BS) and 5, 1976 (AB 31:167) was the highest total for Florida rather than the Sambel I., Sept. 2 (LA); another, especiallyrare in fall in the Tall. 125 last year at Cape Romano (AB 36:169). Five publishedCBCs also D•v, was at St. Marks Light Sept. 22 (JEC). Another outstanding listed higher totals than Cape Romano •de TB). Please delete d•scovery and the seasoh'srarest warbler was an ad. 4 Townsend's ConnecticutWarbler, S.G.I., Sept. 30, 1977(AB 32:196). Warbler at Garden Key, Dry Tortugas Sept. 15 (WBR; ? to F O S R.C.). The Blackburnian Warbler migration must have INITIALED OBSERVERS -- (area and seasonal editors in bold- reachedits peak when the major Septemberfront passedthrough, as face) Brooksand Lyn Atherton, Peter Allen, M. Andreae, Wilson W the specieswas by far the most numerousmigrant in the ensuing"fall- Baker (WWB), Oron Bass, Ted Below, Wes Biggs, William and Jan outs" with 26 at St. George I., Sept. 21 (JMS), 40 at SawgrassLake Bolte (W & JB), Stan Bolton, Jane B,rooks, Marge Brown, Charles County P., Sept. 22 (LH, RPH) and 17 at SanibelI., Sept. 23 (LA). A Buhrman, James E. Cavanagh (JEC), Ron Christen, Julie P. Cocke Palm Warbler was early for the Tall. Div., at St. George I., Sept. 11 (JPC), Sam Cole, Harold Conner, Byrum Cooper, Morton Cooper, (JMS) and the "fall-out" at Colohatchee P., Broward Co., Oct. 15 Harry N. Darrow (HND), Helen and William Dowling (H & WD), (WG, FJ) includeda very high total of 50 Bay-breastedWarblers. Kevin Dowling, Jack Dozier, Marge Eaton, K.C. Emerson, Todd A Prothonotary Warbler in the Big Cypress Nov. 27 (OB) must Engstrom, Dot Fagan, Paul Fellers, Judi Fisher, Dot W. Freeman have been wintering. A Swainsoh'sWarbler was at Dania, Broward (DWF), CharlesGeanangel, Roberta Geanangel, Wally George,Dave Co , Sept. 11(WG) andanother was banded at CaseyKey Oct. 3 (A & Goodwin, Roger L. Hamer (RLH), Frances Hames, Lise Hanners, SS) Great numbersof Ovenbirds, particularlyapparent after fronts, Wayne Hoffman, Ruth H. Hollister (RHH), Brian Hope, Judi Hop- sweptthrough the peninsulawith high countsof 30 at Lakeland Sept. kins, Larry Hopkins,Ricky P. Hopkins(RPH), Gloria Hunter, Scott 25 (CG) and 35 in Pinelias County Sept. 26 (CB et al.). Connecticut lsherwood, JosephR. Jehl, Jr. (JRJ), Frank Jetter, JohnnyJohnson, Warblers, especiallyrare in fall, were at San Felasco S.P., Sept. 15 Eva Jones, Herb Kale II, Cecil Kilmer, Marilyn Kimer, Jim Kushlan, (BM), Crystal River Power Plant Sept. 22 (DSM; * to F.S.M.) and Howard Langridge, Jack Larcombe, Bill Loftus, Fred Lohrer, Don West Palm Beach Oct. 24 (RHP). Its very secretivebehavior contrib- and Grace Mace, Dave S. Maehr (DSM), Dave Marvin, Lenore utes to the Mourning Warbler's status as a very rare migrant. How- McCullagh, Kevin McGowen, Gall Menk, Edith Miller, Ruth Miller, ever, several hatching-yearfemales (yellow throat mergedinto yel- Jeff Moore, Tom Morrill, Barbara Mushlitz, Bruce Neville, Dennis low breast, no breastband) were detectedthis season:at St. George Olle, Sue S. Pairsh (SSP), Tom Palmer, Steve Patton, Rich Paul, I , Sept. 21 (JMS), Casey Key Sept. 27 (banded, but wing minus tail Becky Payne, Jim Perkins, Ray H. Plockelman (RHP), Jon Plotkin length not measured---A& SS; ph. to T.T.) and SanibelI., Oct. 14 (JP1),Peggy Powell, Robert Repenning,Don Roberson,William B (LA) Although Hooded Warblers are abundant along the Gulf coast Robertson,Jim and Sue Sigsbee(J & SS), Robert W. Simons(RWS), m spring after fronts, 36 in Pinellas County Sept. 26 (CB) was an Tropical Audubon Society (T.A.S.), Margie and Bob Sokol (M & unusually high total for fall. A 4 Wilson's Warbler at Key West Oct. BS), Ethel Sperl, Alexander Sprunt 1V (AS), Penny Spur, Annette 21 (JEC) and a female at Cape Florida S.P., Oct. 18 (MW) were well and Stan Stedman(A & SS), Henry M. Stevenson(HMS), JamesM below numbersof the pastfew seasons,but the 12 CanadaWarblers Stevenson(JMS), Roger Stone, Betsy Stoutamire,Randy C. Stringer easily topped previous regional records. The earliest arrived at Ft. (RCS), Doug Stuckey, Bob Sullivan, Karen Sunderland, ,Paul W. P•erce Sept. 1 (H & WD, JB) and the latest was at Lakeland Oct. 8 Sykes, Jr. (PWS), Tadziu Trotsky, Noel Wamer, Charles Watt, (TP, PF). Five in the Tall. Div., Sept. 11-22(JMS, TM, JEC) was a Mickey Wheeler, Vince Williams, Kathy Wolf, Gus Yaki.--LYN S. record there also. Yellow-breasted Chats, rare in fall even in the Tall. and BROOKS H. ATHERTON, 1226Alhambra Drive, Fort Myers, FL D•v, were at St. George I., Aug. 28 (SC), bandedat CaseyKey Aug. 33901. 30-Oct. 17 (four, unprecedentednumber there--A & SS) and at Lakeland Oct. 2 (PF).

TANAGERS THROUGH FR1NGILLIDS -- A •? Summer Tana- ger was late or winteringat Delray Beach Nov. 25 + (PWS) and • W. Tanagers,rare straysthat sometimeswinter, were at Hypoluxo I., ONTARIO REGION Oct 9 (TT) and Sanibel I., Oct. 21 (LA). Although Rose-breasted /Ron D. Weir Grosbeaksare regularfall migrants,16 at Birch P., Ft. Lauderdale Oct 16(BH, WG, W & JB) was an unusuallyhigh number and one at a feederin Florida City throughNovember (m.ob.) was possiblywin- Record cold in August over most of Ontario, includingfrosts in the termg Although Blue Grosbeaksare late migrants,one at St. Marks southwest,sped migrants on their way. Septemberturned mild, even L•ght Nov. 14 (TE) and three at Loxahatchee N.W.R., Nov. 21 + hot and humid, and without frosts southof Sudbury,which led many (GH, PWS) lingeredlater than usual. A Painted Buntingat Alligator observersto commenton the paucity of groundings.Heavy overhead Pt , Oct. 12 (HMS, CW) was a rare fall migrantin the Tall. Div. Other night songbirdflights were noted September14-16, 21-23, 26-28 with rarities included a Clay-colored Sparrow at Delray Beach Nov. 17 ratesof passagefrom 3000-7000birds per hourover Peterborough, (BH) and a Lark Sparrow near Sarasota Sept. 18 (sixth county Long Point, Toronto and Kingston. Thousands of Swainsoh's record--D & GM). Contrary to usual experienceswith this elusive Thrushes and some Gray-cheekedsflew over Kingston September species,Henslow's Sparrows were observed with relative ease by 10-11 and Sudbury September27-28, yet none was to be found the late November at several locations in the Tosohatchee State Preserve following morning. Hawk days were September4, 5, 11, 18-23, 26, (BP, BS). LeConte's Sparrows appeared at M.I.N.W.R., Oct. 24 and a massiveflight of Broad-wingedsoccurred over Holiday Beach (HK, LM, SSP), Payne's Prairie State Preserve Nov. 17 (two imm., September21. Kills at tall towers numbered 875 at the Long Point one ad, probablywintering--BM) and in the town of St. Marks Nov. lighthouseand 154at the Lennox chimneyswhere strobe lightshave 28 (KD, H & WD et al.). Two Lincoln's Sparrowswere at Wellington at last been installed following the unbelievable die-off last autumn Nov 7-9 (PWS, HL) and Tallahassee's summeringWhite-throated The reversal of the seasons continued into October and the month ,Sparrow (see summer report) was last recorded Aug. 22 (HMS). In was mild but wet. October 15-17 saw significantnumbers of water- the Tall. Div., the uncommonWhite-crowned Sparrow visited Hick- fowl passKettle Point, hawk movement at Whitby and Manitoulin ory Mound L., Oct. 18 (HMS) and Black Swamp, Leon Co., Oct. 21 Island, and owls at Prince Edward Point. All Rider noted kinglets and (GM) Especiallyunusual on the s.e. Coast,singles were at Ft. Pierce creepers at Kettle Point October 17 in such numbers that gulls were Nov 6 (JB) and Tropical P., Dade Co., Nov. 25 (imm.---DO). "flycatching the kinglets in the air." In the closing three days of Considering no other area editors mentioned Bobolinks, Duda- October,great excitement surrounded the findingof fofir vagrant Belle Glade's 1360Bobolinks Sept. I 1 (PWS) was rather impressive. flycatchers and we await with anticipation the Changing Seasons Yellow-headed Blackbirds eluded more northerly observers, but four which may explain it all! Apart from a temporary taste of winter were found in the Lower Pen.: Lower Matecumbe Key Oct. 4 (at November 5-7, very mild weather prevailed to month's end. While feeder--fide KS) and s. SarasotaOct. 4-5 (RHH), n. SarasotaOct. 18 Goshawksirrupted, winter finchesdid not. Observersthroughout the (RM) and Flamingoearly November (female--fide OB). Five Brew- northcommented on the heavycone and fruit cropswhich likely held

Volume 37, Number 2 173 SWANS, GEESE, DUCKS -- The main flight of WhistlingSwans was seen in Lambton, Essex, and Kent where 1600passed Nov. 5-14 • LakeSuperior I / • JAMES (fide AHK). East of a line joining Barfie to Toronto, a strong movement of Brant was noted Nov. 7 with tallies of 1280 at Pembroke (JBo), 720 at Kingston (K.F.N 3,320 at P.P.P. (RDM, P. Brown) and . L.Nl_plgon Møøsø 250 at Whitby (DB). This autumn's White-fronted Goosewas found at •) SaultSaint • •e,n_o,r•• • Coch?ne• Middleborough l., near Moose Factory Oct. 6 (RDM), continuingthe recent trend to annual occurrencesof this rare mid-western migrant. A e Gadwall in A.P.P. provided the area's secondrecord ever (GT, J. Murphy). Single drake Eur. Wigeons were at Sarnia Oct. 16 (DR, KJB) and Sparrow L., near Gravenhurst Nov. 27 (RLB). Rare and late was the N. Shoveler at PeterboroughNov. 2-29 (RDM, AGC et al.). Perhaps the single Redheads shot on Partridge R., James Bay Sept. 19 & 24 (RDM) indicate that the speciesis not as rare there as previously thought. Virtually no Canvasbackswere reported away from Niagara Falls where 5000 were present Nov. 20 (K.F.N.). Ottawa's faithful Barrow's Goldeneye returned Nov. 27 for its fourth • ...... R..• Peterborough consecutive winter (BMD). The eight Harlequin Ducks at Kettle Pt., I Marsh "••Wolfe Is. and singlesat P.E. Pt., Humber Bay P., and Burlington are typical of I ..... ••Prlnce Edward ]•••%rKettle ,• •Toro•o • Poi• the species'strong showing in recent autumns. Five King Eiders were at P.E.Pt., Nov. 7 (K.F.N.) and singleswere at Shirley's Bay Nov. 25 (BMD) and Niagara-on-the-Lake Nov. 27 (RWK et al.). Black Sco- L.St.•: . :•o. ;N•gara;a.SL OHTARIO •ir • • Haw•liff• ters were widespreadand one at Atikokan Nov. I was only the second • / • _ . _ aFort Erie ever there (DL). Notable waterfowl concentrations included 10,000 •d•u PP•g•/' Mallards at Cranberry Marsh Nov. 21 (JM), 900 Green-winged Teals Po•t •e at Rondeau Sept. 14 (PAW), 600 Am. Wigeons at Long Pt., Sept. 18 NP L. ERIE (L.P.B.O.), 138 N. Shovelers Oct. 25 and 825 Black Scoters Oct. 24 at Shirley's Bay (BMD, THi) and 5-10,000Com. Mergansersat Hay Bay Nov. 16 (AEB). the winter finchesthere. An exciting close to the seasonwas provided HAWKS -- Noteworthy Turkey Vultures included80 roostingon by an alcid and Yellow-throated Warblers! the edge of Pelee Oct. 17 (RHo), one n. to Moose Factory Sept. 16 Abbreviationsfor place namesused in the text below are: A.P.P.: (RDM), late birds at M.I., Oct. 30 and P.E.Pt., Nov. 7 (K.F.N.) and Algonquin Provincial Park; M.I.: Manitoulin Island; Pelee: Point one wearing a blue wing tag with black letters 'Y7' near Kingston Oct. Pelee National Park area: M.L.: MississagiLight: P.P.P.: Presqu'ile 17 (MD). Goshawks upstagedtheir exceptional movement of 1981as i•rovincialPark; P.E. Pt.: PrinceEdward Point: S.L.I.: St. Lawrence 175+ birds were reported. In additionto thoselisted in Table 1, peak Islands National Park. numbers were 16 at Port Rowan Oct. 23 (L.P.B.O.), 22 on M.I., Oct. In the text following, place names in italics denote counties. 30 (JN) and 24 at P.E.Pt., Nov. 13 (JHE, RDW). Heavy Sharp- shinned movement was widespread in early September with 175 at LOONS, GREBES -- The Com. Loon flight was impressive. P.E.Pt., Sept. 4 (K.F.N.), 200 headingw. from M.I., Sept. 6 (JN) and Notable were 262 at Atikokan Sept. 10 (SP), 180 at M.I., Sept. 21 490 flying E off the tip of Long Pt., Sept. 8 (L.P.B.O.). Birds still (JN), 300 at GeorginaI., L. SimcoeSept. 28 (PV). 385at P.E. Pt.. Oct. moving at seasoWs close included 500 at Pelee Nov. 26 (AHK). 31 (RDW) and 140at P.P.P., Nov. 3 (RDM). There were 120migrating Record numbersof Red-tailedspassed M.L., where 379 were flying at M.L., Oct. I (JN), 345 passingKettle Pt., in the first hour after W over the strait Oct. 17 (JN). A heavy Broad-wingedflight of 15,515 sunrise Oct. 9 (AR) and 228 there Nov. I I (AR). Red-throateds were moved over Holiday Beach Sept. 21 (JPK). Two reports of the very scarcewith two at KingstonAug. 6 (THi, AN), singlesat S.LI., Oct. rare Swainsoh's Hawk await adjudication by the provincial records 27 (DAS), P.E.Pt., Oct. 31 (RDWL Sarnia Nov. 7 & 27 (DR), four in committee, one at Pelee Sept. 9 (JEF) and a dark-phase bird at Trent Ottawa (BMD) and the seasoWstotal at Kettle Pt., was six (AR). A R., Northumberland Sept. 15 (AGC). Reports of Golden Eagles few Red-necked Grebes were reported from widespread locations numbered 30, fewer than the 35 Balds; both totals include those at and the 60 at M.I., Oct. 5 (JN) was the largest number by far. One Holiday Beach. An imm. Bald wearing a yellow right wing tag and Eared Grebe was in Hamilton Bay Aug. 29-Sept. I (KM, RC) and two hacked near Batavia, N.Y., was seen at Hawk Cliff OCt. 2 (BD), Port were at Port Stanley Sept. 17-20(FG, WG) bringingthe numberfor Rowan Oct. 19 (DJTH, MM) and Sarnia Nov. 19 (RSn, DM, DRI. Ontario in 1982to eight. A W. Grebe, a rare visitant in the s., was reported off the Cranberry Marsh Aug. 20 (J & NL).

CORMORANTS, HERONS -- Fallout from the expandingpopu- Table 1. Hawk totals at two stations, Autumn 1982 lation of nestingDouble-crested Cormorants was evident along the lower lakes. In e. L. Ontario, peak numberswere 450 at Amherst I., Holiday Beach Hawk Aug. 17(K.F.N.), 300at P.P.P., Sept.5 (WP, RDM) and 100were still Species P.P.' Cliff • at P.E.Pt., Sept. 28 (M. Boyd). In w. L. Erie, the largest group Turkey Vulture 4131 2386 reported was 290 at Pelee (DR). Singleswere n. to MoosoneeSept. Goshawk 56 23 11, Oct. 3 (RDM) and that at Atikokan Oct. 30 was late (DL). Sharp-shinnedHawk I 0,106 7036 Ontario's third Little Blue Heron for 1982remained at Rondeau Aug. Cooper's Hawk 526 369 22-Sept. I (li) (PAW). Cattle Egrets appeared late with one n. to Red-tailed Hawk 4680 3572 Thunder Bay Oct. 6-7 (JE) and nearby Dorion Oct. 23 (fide RDJ), Red-shouldered Hawk 776 86 three in Prince Edward Nov. 1-13(TS). two at Port Rowan Nov. 3 & 8 Broad-winged Hawk 29,615 8405 (EHD, LB) and one at Hay Bay (fide KC). Only four Great Egrets Rough-leggedHawk 128 14 were reported--Long Pt., Barcovan Beach, Northumberland and Golden Eagle 13 3 P.P.P., Aug. 12-Sept.17. Single Snowy Egrets were at HamiltonBay Bald Eagle 9 5 Aug. I (KM), Long Pt., Aug. 3 (L.P.B.O.) and DundasOct. 13(RF). Marsh Hawk 576 415 That of Aug. 3 was joined by another Aug. 5 to remain until Sept. 4 Osprey 79 61 (L.P.B.O.I. Ten sight records of Least Bitterns cam• from Ajax. PeregrineFalcon 15 4 Lambton, Kent, Essex, Long Pt., Pickeringand P.P.P. In addition, at Merlin l0 12 the Long Pt. lighthouse,two were killed, two were bandedand five Am. Kestrel 2607 1017 were heard at night overhead Sept. 14-16 (L.P.B.O.I. Late herons Totals (including unidentified birds) 53,776 23,897 included a Green at Port Credit •L & XF) and a Black-crowned Night at Ottawa (SG), both Nov. 7. •(JPK et al.) Sept:-Nov.:85 days. 2(DEF et al.) Sept.3-Nov. 27:57 days

174 American Birds, March-April 1983 Late Ospreyswere at DundasMarsh (AW, DF) and Kingston(JA) was a suddeninflux of 2600 Herring Gulls to Sudbury Nov 9 (JN) Nov 7 The threeGyrfalcons s. of Moosonce,where a white bird was Four Thayer's were at the Nepean dump Nov. 13-24(fide BMD), their seenOct. 15(RDM), includea grey-phaseat KleinburgOct. 19(GBe), regular area of occurrence, and four others were shared between singledark-phase birds at CranberryMarsh Oct. 28 (EM) andOttawa Moose Factory Oct. 23 (RDM), Humber Bay P., Nov. 7 (CE & JEG), Nov 20-30(PJ et al.). Away from Holiday Beach,63 Peregrinesand Lindsay Nov. 19--a first for Victoria (RDM) and NiagaraFalls Nov 78 Merlins were noted. Fourteen Peregrines were at Pelee Oct. 1 20 (MHE, PM, K.F.N.). Also at Niagara were up to three Black- (JPK) and a bandedimmature studied at Oshawa'sSecond Marsh headedsduring November (fide RWK). Sept 19 & 26 (GS). At Sarnia, an ad. Ring-billedwore a yellow and orangewing tag #108 Sept. 4 (DR) and eight Franklin's were tallied Oct. 15 (PAY) CRANES THROUGH PHALAROPES -- Two Sandhill Cranes Single Franklin's were at Erie Beach Sept. 26, Fort Erie Oct. 3, were on M.I., Sept. 6 (RT), 150 over Ignace (MJM) & 80 over NiagaraFalls Nov. 13& 28(RF•. et al.) andNiagara-on-the-Lake AtlkokanSept. 15, 18& 21 (DE et al.) andtwo passedM.L., Sept.22 Nov. 27 (CW, LW et al.). Bonaparte's were impressive as 10,000 (JN) One spentthe entirereporting period at N. Gower (fideBMD) were moving W along the n. side of Long Pt., Nov. 5 amid snow while six were at Huntsville Oct. 9 (LC). Sixty Soras were apparently squalls(L.P.B.O.) and thousandsswirled below Niagara Falls Nov havingtheir big day in a marshof wild rice at RondeauSept. 14 20 of which 97 + % were adults(PM). DenoisRupert estimatedonly (AHK). The everelusive Yellow Rail wasflushed from the Richmond about 3% immaturesamong those passing Sarnia. Away from Niag- Swamp Aug. 7 suggestingpossible breeding there (BMD). The ara Falls, Little Gull reports numbered 26 of which 21 were from shorebirdflight was disappointing.For the first fall since 1977, no L. Erie and the rest from L. Ontario. Six Sabine's Gulls, all imma- PipingPlovers were reported. In sharpcontrast to the flightof Black- tures, were at Burlington Oct. 9 (RC), Sarnia Oct. 15-16 and Nov. 13 belhedPlover, Am. GoldenPlovers were numerous.Led by the 500 at (DR, KJB, MS et al.) and Ottawa Sept. 18-19(RAF, THa). Aylmer Oct. 5 (FG, WG), therewere flocksof 100+ at Barfie Sept.6 (CJM), andWolfe I., Oct. 20 (K.F.N.) with birdsn. to Virginiatown Sept 29-30(PWR). Mostof the 111Whimbrels were seen along Lakes SoAo Erie and Ontario,but one was at Bartie Sept. 9 (JJ) and six and 16 at The numbers of Black-legged Kittiwakes seen in s. Ontario Pembroke& Ottawa respectivelySept. 6 (JBo, BMD). SingleWillets were at Humber Bay P., Aug. 6 (JK), Long Pt., Sept. 5 (D. Baldwin) this autumnwere amazing. They beganat Hamilton with one and P P.P., Sept. 8 (HI). Purple Sandpiperreports numbered 4 at immature Sept. 25 followed by ten immaturesOct. 9 and the P P P ,Oct. 17,Nov.7& 16(AGC,RDMetal.),4atCobourgNov.6- next day E winds pushed33 immaturesinshore there (RC, KM 8 (BCO) and singlesat Ottawa Nov. 5 (BMD et al.), Efteau Nov. 13 et al.). Three kittiwakes were noted enteringthe mouth of the St. Clair R., at Sarnia Oct. 11, presumablyheading towards L. (fide AHK) and Niagara Falls Nov. 27 (fide RWK). Two White- Erie, and 12 more were there in October plus two in November rumpeds at the Havelock lagoon Aug. 4 (AGC) were early and heralded 62+ records, 19 of which were at P.P.P., Nov. 2 (CE & (DR, PAY). Elsewhere, an immature was picked up alive on Nottawasaga Bay Simcoe in late October (fide CJM) and JEG) Some 92+ Baird's were reported Aug. 13-Sept. 19. Early Dunhn arrived at Long Pt., Aug. 19 and Amherst I., Aug. 21 anotherwas dead at Erie Beach Nov. 11 (fide RFA). An adult (L P B.O., K.F.N.). Thousandswere countedin a hugenight flight passedP.E.Pt., Nov. 6 (K.F.N.), two were at IpperwashNov. leaving JamesBay over MoosonceOct. 19 (RDM). Nicely docu- 13 (JPK) and an immature was on Amherst I., Nov. 15 (R. mentedW. Sandpipersinclude two at Whitby June4 & 6 (MB, DB), Tait). At least 69 reports were received and one wondersjust six at Grand Bend Sept. 5 (DR, R. Brown) and singlesat St. how many there were over the expanseof the Great Lakes and entering the St. Clair R., when observers could not be on CathannesAug. 4 (RWK, MEF et al.), Harrow Aug. 6 (JEF), P.P.P., watch. Aug 23 (RTo), Shirley'sBay Sept.6-12 (BMD et al.), AmherstI., Sept 18 (RKE) and HamiltonSept. 26 (RC, GBr, KM). Seven Long-billedDowitchers and 24 Stilt Sandpiperswere re- Single Forster's Terns were e. to P.P.P., Aug. 17 (WP), Shirley's corded. The two Stilt Sandpipersat the DundasMarsh Oct. 31 were Bay Sept. 18 (MR) and Amherst I., Oct. 17 (JHE et al.). Caspians late (KM). Only six Buff-breastedswere seenaway from the extreme made rare appearances in A.P.P., Aug. 4 (SE), Ottawa Aug. 25 s w where 22 were in Rondeau Sept. 13 (PAW) and 14 in Pelee Oct. 2 (BMD), Pembroke Sept. 19 (JBo), and Moosonce Sept. 24 where (JB) Reportsof HudsonianGodwits totalled 35. Raritiesincluded a there were five (RDM). The 300 Black Terns at Erie Beach Aug. 7 was Ruff at RondeauSept. 13 (PAW) and an Am. Avocet at Holiday an encouragingsight (fide RFA) and one was still at Fort Erie Oct. 30 BeachNov. 2 (EC, ASW). Ottawa was the centrefor N. Phalaropes (AS). A Razorbill at Niagara-on-the-Lake Nov. 27 (BD, KM et al.) as30 were presentin thelast week of August(BMD) followedby nine was an outstandingsighting and the first sinceMarch 1972.Any alcid at Strathroy Sept. 5 (WRJ, WG). Only six Reds were reported: at any time of year on the Great Lakes is exciting. ConstanceBay Aug. 25, DundasMarsh Aug. 29 (WC et al.), S.L.I., Sept 15 & 19 (THi, DAS), Shirley'sBay Sept. 18-19(BMD et al.), DOVES THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS -- Single Mourning CobourgNov. 27-30(ERM). Amongthe more noteworthylate rec- Doves, rare but regular along the James Bay coast, were in the ords were four and one SemipalmatedPlovers at Amherst I., and Moosonce area Sept. 11, 16 & 23 (RDM). First arrivals in a light Dundas Marsh respectivelyNov. 7 (K.F.N., WC, DAS) an Am. Snowy Owl movementwere on Amherst l., Nov. 18 (SH) arid Kettle Woodcock at Shirley's Bay Nov. 30 (BMD), Solitary Sandpiperat Pt., Nov. 20 (fideAHK). Simultaneouslyat CumberlandNov. 19,one Havelock Oct. 17 (AGC, CV), Least in Durham Nov. 15 (RTo, JM) Hawk Owl appeared (RMP). The Saw-whet flight, although well and Wilson's Phalarope at Dundas Marsh Oct. 9 (KM). The 76 below the 1981 record, was above average. At Long Pt., 80 were dowltchersat KingstonNov. 27 were remarkablefor their latenessas banded (L.P.B .O.) while at P.E.Pt., there were 441 of which 224 were well as numbers and all were identified as Short-billeds in spite of bandedand processedin a massire pushOct. 15-17(K. F. N.). A latest efforts to find a Long-billed (RBS, NS). ever Whip-poor-will was at M.L., Oct. 1 (JN). Heavy Corn. Night- hawk passagewas noted. Some400 were headingSE over Atikokan JAEGERS THROUGH ALCIDS --Thirty jaegers passedKettle Aug. 5 (DE), 120 over Sudbury Aug. 13 (WM) and many migrated Pt /Sarnia Aug. 27-Nov. 27 consistingof two Pomafines,23 Para- down the Humber Valley Aug. 15 (BW). The maximum Ruby- sitlcsand five unidentified(DR, AR, KJB et al.). A Pomafinewas at throatedHummingbird count was at Hawk Cliff where 255passed in 3 S L I , Nov. 9 (DAS) andDeep R., Nov. 16(WW). Twelve Parasitics hours Sept. 3 (BP). Late birds were at Atikokan Sept. 23 (DL), were at Hamilton Oct. 9 (RC, KM et al.) and singlesat Pembroke, Sharbot L., Oct. 4 (fide SP) and Gravenhurst Oct. 16 (RLB). Whitby, LongPt., Rondeauand L. Simcoeraised the season's totalto 42 A Glaucous Gull at Port Stanley Sept. 20 was early (DR) as was a WOODPECKERS THROUGH SWALLOWS -- ACom. (Red- Kumhen's race Iceland at the Newtonville dump Durham Oct. 18 shafted)Flicker was seenon 3 occasionsin Port Hope duringAugust (AGC). Great Black-backedswere numerousalong the lower lakes, (ERM). Single Red-bellied Woodpeckers at Long Pt., Sept. 11 but inland an immature at PeterboroughAug. 15 (RDM) was their (L.P.B.O.) and Ottawa Nov. 10 (BMD) were the only two report.ed eighthever and anotherat SaubleBeach/Wiarton Nov. 11-15was Black-backed Three-toeds irrupted into s.c. Ontario with 25 + re- unusual(JJ). Five Lesser Black-backedswere seen,which is two ports in Ottawa alone (BMD) and birds s. to P.E.Pt., P.P.P., above the fall average since 1976, at Ottawa Aug. 28 (BMD et al.), Cobourg, Whitby, Lakefield and Gravenhurst. Its cousin, the Port Stanley Sept. 5 (FG, WG), Kettle Pt., Oct. 30 (J & RS), N. Three-toed, failed to follow and Ottawa reported only four (BMD) Newtownville Nov. 5 (AGC) and Niagara Falls (fide RWK). There Ontario hosted a preeminent array of western flycatchers this fall. A

Volume 37, Number 2 175 breeding areas at Atikokan and A.P.P., Nov. I I & 13 (DE, DS), Black-throated Green and Ovenbird at Hamilton Nov. 7,(fide KM) and N. Waterthrush at Long Pt., Oct. 31 {L.P.B.O.). Late Yellows at Moosonce are regular (RDM) and it is of interest to know which subspeciesis involved sincethe species'migration through s. Ontario is virtually over by late August. The fall migrationindex at L.P.B.O., showsa sharp rise in this seasoh'sindex over 1981for 4 speciesviz. Tennessee80/36, Magnolia 98/46, Bay-breasted98/22, Blackpoll 81/42. Connecticutsnumbered 14 killed at the Long Pt. lighthouse and 15 banded (L.P.B.O.) together with 15 reports from elsewhere. Among the rare warblers were a Prothonotaryat Rondeau Sept. 6 (PAW), Brewster's hybrid at the Wye Marsh Sept. 8 (JT), Louisiana Waterthrush at Wolfe 1., Aug. 16 (LW), three Yellow-breasted Chats Ash-throatedFlycatcher, Whitby, Ont., Oct. 29, 1982. Photo/ at Long Pt., Aug. 7 and Sept. 1 & 12(L.P.B.O.) and another at Forest R. Doug McRae (I). Gray Kingbird, Ottawa, Ont., Oct. 31, 1982. Oct. 23 {AR), two Hoodeds at Long Pt., Aug. 23 & Sept. 15 Photo/Paul Davidson (r). (L.P.B.O.). Extralimital for any time of year was the Yellow-throated Warbler at Moosonce Oct. 14 for their first ever (ph. KA, RDM et Gray Kingbirdat OttawaOct. 31 (ph. JW, EL, BMD et al.) wasonly al.). This wanderer was last seen Nov. 13 picking over bread at a the secondconfirmed for Canada. The W. Kingbird stayed in Toronto feeder (WH). Farther s. but still n. of the usual range were two other Sept. 29-Oct. 6 (GBe, m.ob.). Also obliging was the Scissor-tailed Yellow-throateds at feeders in Kingston Nov. 23 (DOS) and Cornwall Flycatcherat Deep R., Oct.28-Nov. 14 (ph. WW et a/.)'bringing the Nov. 29-Dec. 10 (ph. LH,fide BMD). year's total to two. Great excitement surrounded the two Ash- throated Flycatchers. The first was found at Whitby's Cranberry BLACKBIRDS THROUGH CROSSBILLS -- Single Bobolinks Marsh Oct. 29 (ph. JM, RDM) to provideOntario's only photographic were at the n. edgeof their rangeat MoosoneeSept. 12, 15& Oct. 23 evidence, while the second, with lessgray extendingto the sideof the (RDM). A Yellow-headedBlackbird at Lindsay Sept. 9 (RDM, RH et neck, was found at P.E.Pt., Nov. 7 (M. Brown, RR, GV, RDW). The al.) was the only one reported. Late Rose-breastedGrosbeaks were only previousOntario record was at'Pelee in November 1962. Ex- in Whitby to Oct. 30 (m.ob.) and Cornwall Nov. 1-7 (ph. BM). treme care should be taken with late autumn Myiarchus flycatchers. Another was n. to Moosonee Sept. 25 (RDM) where an Indigo About 10,000 Tree Swallows were on Wolfe 1., Sept. 26 (K.F.N.) and Buntingappeared Oct. 12 for their secondever (RDM). A late Indigo 750 Cliff at Port Rowan Aug. 29 (L.P.B.O.). A heavy Purple Martin was in Ottawa Oct. 31 (WEG). Four Dickcisselswere at Long Pt., movement occurred along Long Pt., Aug. 3-Sept. 14 led by 1900Aug. Sept. 26 (L.P.B.O.), Rondeau Oct. 19(PAW), Aylmer Nov. 30 (PW et 20 (L.P.B.O.). Indicative of the mild autumn were the swallow al.) and Amherstburg throughoutNovember (BE). Most of the winter records, viz. Tree at Bath Nov. 13 (JHE, RDW), Bank at the Dundas fincheswere scarce. Only a few Evening Grosbeaksmoved Sofa line Marsh to Oct. 24 (KM, RF) and Rough-wingedat London Nov. 28 joining North Bay to M.I., and the Purple Finch flight was also weak. (GM, WRJ). House Finches disappearedfrom severalareas of summer concentra- tion, perhapsthe sourceof the 225 at St. CatharinesNov. 20 (MEF). JAYS THROUGH WRENS -- Ajuv. Gray Jay was at Tobermory Two early Pine Grosbeaks were in A.P.P., Oct. 6 followed by one at Aug. 4 (DK), perhaps a peripatetic from M.I. Singles s. of the Kettle Pt., Oct. 26 (AHK) and another at Cyprus Lake P.P., Oct. 31 breedingrange were in the Coldwater area Oct. 24 (EAM, CJM) and was accompaniedby 20 Com. Redpolls (MP), the only report. Red Wolfe I. (fide AEB). Crossingthe strait W leavingM.L., Oct. 4 were Crossbills were regular and common on the e. side of A.P.P., in 18 Com. Ravens (JN), the same day one appeared at Hamilton Septemberand October (RTo) and a few were near SudburySept. 12 (G. Meyers). Another passedHawk Cliff Oct. 17(DEF), but numbers and Nov. 11 (HB, JN) and Atikokan Oct. 15 (DE). White-wingeds along the Bruce Pen. were normal (JJ). A steady passageof Black- numbered 650 at Moosonee from Oct. 25 (RDM, WH) and a few cappedChickadees occurred at Rutherglenin Augustand November others were reported from S.L.I., A.P.P., Bowmanville and Sud- (LKL), but an irruption was not detected along L. Erie nor Ontario bury. nor was it a flight year for Red-breastedNuthatches. Louise Law- rence at Rutherglenwrote of thesevociferous, mercurial birds mov- SPARROWS THROUGH SNOW BUNTING -- Four Le Conte's ing in large numbersthrough the forestsright to the end of the period. Sparrows were good finds at Long Pt., Aug. 18 and Nov. 7 Only five Carolina Wrens were noted; in the Niagara area, Ajax and (L.P.B.O.), Bronte Sept. 17 (M J) and Toronto Oct. 16 (ADo) as were Pelee, but the 28 Short-billedMarsh Wrens at RichmondAug. 7 wasa the six Sharp-tailedsat Oshawa, Deep R., Dundas Marsh, Pembroke, surprise (BMD). Shirley's Bay and S.L.I., Sept. 21-Oct. 27. This speciesis •obably often overlooked. A Clay-colored appearedat Barrie Aug. 22 (EAM, THRU SHES THROUGH VIREOS -- Rare but apparently regular CJM) and another was killed at the Long Pt. lighthouse Sept. 16-17 was the Mockingbird Sept. 23 at Moose Factory (RDM). At Whitby, (L.P.B.O.). Field Sparrowsare accidentalat Thunder Bay sothe two late mimids included a Gray Catbird Nov. 8 (D. Ruch) and Brown there Sept. 26 were a good find (MJM) as was one in A.P.P., Oct. 9 Thrasher Nov. 30 (DB). Over 400 E. Bluebirds were reported in (BC). An early White-crowned was in Gravenhurst Aug. 16 (RLB) widespread migration, 132 in the largest group at Hamilton Nov. 7 and the Lapland Longspuron Amherst I., Sept. 18 was the earliest (KM). A Water Pipit at Long Pt., Aug. 6 (L.P.B.O.) was early and ever for the Kingston area (K.F.N.). Snow Buntings were wideø another in A.P.P., Nov. 21 (JJ, J. Miles) was late. Two Bohemian spread after mid-October in average numbers. Waxwingsat MoosoneeSept. 20 (RDM) and a singleconsorting with Cedars at Cranberry Marsh Oct. 30 (MB) were the only ones s. of CORRIGENDUM -- The Long-billed Dowitcher (AB 36: 847, Atikokan where arrivals on Nov. 7 & 13 were earliest dates (DE). A 1982) was seen at Port Stanley and not Strathroy. modestflight of N. Shrikes was noted and the 11 Loggerheadskeep our hopesup for an improvementin the species'fortunes. One was SUB-REGIONAL EDITORS (boldface), CONTRIBUTORS still in Oshawa Nov. 30 (DC). A White-eyed Vireo was seen in (italic) and CITED OBSERVERS•K. Abraham, R.F Andrle, Toronto Sept. 9 (GBe) and Bronte Oct. 10 (M J), the same date one J. Ashby, M. Bain, H. Baines, D. Barry, J. Bartell, A.E. Bell, waskilled at the Long Pt. Lighthouse(L.P.B.O.). Singled Solitaries, G. Bellerby, G. Bennett (GBe), J. Bouvier (JBo), R.L. Bowles, perhapsperplexed by the spring-likeweather, were still singingin L. Brown, G. Bryant (GBr), K.J. Burk. L. Callacott, D. Calvert, A.P.P., Sept. 30 (RTo), at Kettle Pt., Oct. 24 (AHK) andthe latestof A.G. Carpentier, K. Chubb, B. Crins, W. Crins, R. Curfie, severaltardy Red-eyedswas at P.E.Pt., Nov. 7 (K.F.N.). A Warbling E. Cusick, M.P. Davis, A. Dawe, B.M. Dilabio, A. Dobson (ADo), Vireo was well n. of its normal range at Moosonee Sept. 19 for that M. Duda, B. Duncan, E.H. Dunn. B. Eaton, S. Edmonds, M.H. area's first record (RDM). Edwards, R.K. Edwards, D. Elder, J.H. Ellis, J. Entwhistle, J.E. Faggan,L. & X. Fazio, D. Ferguson,R. Finlayson,M.E. Foley, D.E. WARBLERS-- Late records overwhelm the warbler accounts and Fowler, R.A. Foxall, S. Gawn, F. Girling, W. Girling, W.E. Godfrey, spacelimitations preclude listing them all. A N. Parulawas at London C.E. & J.E. Goodwin, S. Hannah, S. Hanrahan, L. Harris, Nov. 28 (fide WRJ), Yellow at MoosoneeSept. 27 (RDM), Black- R. HartIcy (RH), T. Hince (THi), R. Hotaling (RHo), D.J.T. Hussell, throated Blue at Sudbury Oct. 3 (WM), Yellow-r•mped still in the W. Hutchison, H. Inch, R.D. James, W.R. Jarmain, M. Jennings,

176 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 J. Johnson,P. Jones,A.H. Kelley, J. Kelley, D. Kerr, KingstonField R. Rogers, D. Ross (DRo), M. Runtz, D. Rupert, D.C. Sadler, Naturalists, J.P. Kieiman, R.W. Knapton, L. de K. Lawrence, A. Schaffner,G. Scott, J. & R. Skevington,R.B.H. Smith, M. Smout, E. Le.Blanc, J. & N. LeVay, LongPoint Bird Observatory, D. Lyons, R. Snider (RSn), D.O. Spetfigue, T. Sprague, N. Stewart, R.B. C.J.' MacFayden, E.A. MacFayden, P. Mackenzie, E. Machell, D. Stewart, D. Stricldand, D.A. Sutherland, R. Tasker, J. Tl•ompson, Martin, M.J. McCormick, E.R. McDonald, S. McGregor, W. Mcll- G. Thorn, R. Tozer (RTo), G. Vance, C. Vardy, P. von Stam, veen, K.A.McKeever, K. McLaughlin(KM), M. McNicholl (MMcN), W. Walker, A.S. Weir, R.D. Weir, C. Weseioh, L. Weseloh, R.D. McRae, B. Morin, J. Mountjoy, G. Muller, multiple observers B. White, P. Wilson, P.A. Woodliffe, J. Woolley, A. Wormington, (m.ob.), A. Nicholson, J. Nicholson,B.C. Olson. B. Parker, M. Par- P.A. Young.---RON WEIR 294 Elmwood St., Kingston, Ontario, ker,S. Peruniak, R.M. Poulin, W. Pratt, P.W. Richter, A. Rider, Canada, K7M 2Y8.

NIAGARA-CHAMPLAIN REGION /DouglasP. Kibbe and Cheryl M. Boise

The fall startedout dry and, in mostof the Region,unseasonably cold. The upper SusquehannaValley was nipped by frost as early as August22 and 28, althoughsome reporters gloated over pleasantly late first frost dates. This early cold snap stimulatedstrong early movementsof many migrants. Generally mild conditionsthen pre- vailed until late October and induced some birds to linger i•to November, including more than a dozen species of shorebirds. Because conditions were generally b•lmy few groundingswere noted. Nonetheless a fine array of shorebirds was located and an exceptional influx of maritime speciesoccurred. Atlas work pro- duced severalnew late nestingdates in New York while in Vermont nocturnal migrant counts hint at the possiblerole of the Connecticut conditions most diving ducks were well reported, scaup. White- River valley as a migrationcorridor. winged and Surf scoters, Ruddy Ducks and Hooded Mergansers makingthe best showings.The season'sonly rarity was a Harlequin LOONS THROUGH HERONS -- As usual the Rochester area Duck seen Oct. 18 on L. George {KO,fide MP). hosted the best concentrations of Com. Loons with several counts of No influx of Goshawkswas noted in the Region althoughthey 2-300 birds. Fewer Red-throated Loons and Red-necked Grebes were reportedly (fide NC) stagedan invasion of the Great Lakes states. Only a few Rough-leggedHawks had been noted by the closeof the reported than usual but the peak Horned Grebe count, also from the Rochester area, was a healthy 300. At least one imm. Gannet fre- period. The occurrenceof two immaturesand an ad. Golden Eagle over Deer Leap near Bristol, Vt., Nov. 4 (MM, GS) was followed 6 quentedL. Ontario betweenRochester and Derby Hill Oct. 16-Nov. days later by the appearanceof another immature (MM, JS). No other 28 (m.ob.). Montezuma N.W.R.'s White Pelican lingered through October while another appeared briefly at Eldorado Shores Aug. l Goldens were reported but there were 15+ sightingsof Bald Eagles (SK, fide G.O.S.). The phenomenal growth of the Little Gallo I., (mostly color-marked released birds) from more than 6 localities. Double-crested Cormorant colony, which now numbers 595 nests Marsh Hawks and Osprey were well reported. both lingering into (LC), accountedfor someexceptional tallies on e. Lake Ontario. Best November. Imagine the odds againsta dark-phaseGyrfalcon collid- counts were of 500 off Pillar Pt., Aug. 8 (DO) and 217 at Derby Hill ingwith a planeat the Buffaloairpoh *BuffaloMuseum of Science. Oct. 16(FS). Vermont led all areas with 35 Great Blue Herons at Dead Other falcon encounters involved 24-+ Peregrines. eight Merlins, and, Sept. 3 at Dead Dreek W.M.A., 25 Am. Kestrels. The latter is an Creek W.M.A., 18 Green Herons at ShelburnePond in August {J & MD) and 58 Cattle Egrets on Grand I. (DC). excellent count even for the L. Champlain valley. Few areas of Vermont are capable of supporting such a density. Spruce Grouse The appearanceof a Cattle Egret at Newstead Nov. 24 (DF, fide were reported from known breeding locations in New York and B.O.S.) was less surprisingthan this species' apparent failure to Vermont. A "possibly" Gray Partridge was seen near Herrick's Cove successfullycolonize the w. New York marshes to date. Scattered reports of up to four Great Egrets were received, the latest Oct. 12. (WN). Any specificinformation regardingpast extralimital releases of this speciesanywhere would be much appreciated. Single Snowy Egrets were seen at Montezuma N.W.R., in August, and in Vermont on the MissisquoiR., Sept. 14 (TM) and at Roundy's CRANES THROUGH SHOREBIRDS -- A Sandhill Crane visited Cove just n. of Herrick's Cove Sept. 24 (WN). Montezuma N.W.R., Aug. 25 (VD, RS) continuing the pattern of A somewhattardy Black-crownedNight Heron tarried at Roches- ter until Oct. 31. Both American and Least bitterns were scarcely regular occurrences.Although annual since 1975,the sightingsshow no regular pattern. occurring in all seasons.Although Piping Plovers reported, singlebirds at Iroquois N.W.R., and Winooski. Vt., con- have beenextirpated as a breedingspecies and are very rare even as stituting the sole sightingsof the latter species.A Glossy Ibis that migrants, an immature appeared at Eldorado Shores (GAS). Peak checkedinto a pondin Weston,Vt., Aug. 24 (RF et ai.) andanother at Killdeer counts at Dead Creek W.M.A.. and Coxsackie, 150 and 80 the mouth of the Winooski R., Sept. 5 (JM) constituted the only records. This species has remained surprisingly rare as a vagrant birds respectively,were well below the record of 300. Surprisingly consideringthe health of coastalbreeding populations. enoughthe 2 talliesw, ere morethan 2 monthsapart, Aug. 8 & Oct. 10 respectively. A fine fallout of larger shorebirdswas recordedamidst the usual protestationsof "no habitat" and "no flight." Up to 26 WATERFOWL THROUGH RAPTORS -- Mute Swans put in late HudsonianGodwits were presenton OnondagaL., in mid-September fall appearancesat 3 New York localities: Fair Haven, Cayuga L., while another 6 or more visited the Rochester area. While no Marbled and Perch River W.M.A., the latter area hostingthree birds. While Godwits accompaniedthem, an extraordinarynumber of Whimbrels this speciesflourishes in mid-Atlanticcoastal areas, it continuesto be was notedduring the sameperiod, mostalong the Ontario lake plains. rare in our Regioneven duringfall when post-breedingmovements Up to 58 were tallied in flightat Hamlin BeachS.P., Sept. 15(CP. BS). might be expected. A modest flight of Brant was noted along L. while groupsof one to l I were found at 3 other locationsAug. 25- Ontario, best counts being made in early November. The concern Sept. 26. Willets apparently passover earlier sinceall 3 w. and c. New that increasingMallard populationsin the e. may genetically swamp York sightings(I-2 birds each) came in mid-August.Vermont had 2 Black Duck populationsis consideredunfounded by some.Consider, fall sightings,one at Dead Creek W.M.A., in late July (J & MD) and however, that 180,000 of the former stagedat Montezuma N.W.R., another on the Winsooki R. delta Oct. 9 (JM). While thousands must this fall. Other puddleduck tallies were unremarkable.Despite mild fly over the Region each fall, we normally considerourselves fortu-

Volume 37, Number 2 177 nate to have any records of the 3 aforementioned species October (H P A S ) The 16 Red-belhed Woodpeckers tallied in Many, but not all, of the smaller shorebirdswere also well repre- Sterling,N.Y. (FS) indicatedat leasta locally-thrivingpopulation but sented this fall, particularly from Dead Creek W.M.A., where a the specieshas been unreported recently in areason the n. fringeof its management drawdown attracted birds and birders in seldom-seen range. Red-headed Woodpeckers,on the other hand, were found in numbers. Best tallies there included 18 Baird's SandpipersSept. 16 the ChamplainValley (sev.ob.)and at TupperR., highin the Adiron- (FO et al.), a regionalrecord, 220 Least SandpipersAug. 29 (WE et dacks (CD). The Yellow-bellied Sapsuckerflight through c New al.), 22 DunlinSept. 13, (J & MD), andat leasttwo Wilson'sand up to York was termed the best since 1977 (PD) but was apparently nine N. Phalaropes(WE, m.ob.). In c. New York, W. Sandpipersput unremarkable elsewhere. Black-backedThree-toed Woodpeckers on a strong showing,up to 3/day late August-earlySeptember; Red were well reported, only two on WillsboroPt., L. Champlain(RM, Knots were exceptionallycommon with 2-8/day in late Augustup to fide H.P.A.S.) and anotherat Fairfax, Vt., being clearly vagrant 59 by mid-Septemberat Rochester;2-3 Long-billedDowitchers were Only a singleN. Three-toed Woodpeckerwas noted, in the Adiron- found in Septemberand October and Wilson's and N. phalaropes dacks. were found in small numbersin many localities until Nov. 6 & Oct. 3, A Western Kingbird appearedOct. 3 at Canadaigua(RD, fide respectively. Rarities included2 sightingsof Buff-breastedSandpip- R.B.A.) while an Acadian Flycatcher was identified somehow at ers in the Rochester area the first half of September, and another at Venice Sept. 1 (SK.fide WB). Two tardyTree Swallowsforaged over Colchester,Vt., Sept. 4 (JM) and two at Dead Creek W.M.A., Sept. 7 Round Pond near RochesterNov. 27 (KG). (WCS), a Ruff at Montezuma N.W.R., Aug. 25 (VD, fide WB) and Six Gray Jayswere bandedat Ferdinand, Vt. (MFM) and five were another possibleRuff seen briefly in flight at Dead Creek W.M.A., seen in the Town of Webb, N.Y., both known breeding areas At Sept. 6 (FO, WN et al.) the latter Vermont's first, if correct. Mild JennyL. (RY,fide BC), anest of Blue Jaysfledged Aug. 18, more than weather induced numerousshorebirds to linger, including50 Pectoral 2 weeks past the previous New York record, while a brood of Black- Sandpipers still present at Rochester Nov. 2 (CC), and may have cappedChickadees that fledgedAug. 13 was 10 days later than ever delayedthe arrival of PurpleSandpipers. The latter, bestconsidered a The Fish Crows continuedat ithaca. CommonRavens were widely regular vagrant on L. Ontario, was not recordedthere this year until reported, extralimital reports including two in the Catskills and 6 + Nov. 24. in Vermont, however, it was discovered near McKuen's sightingsin Allegany County where breeding could be imminent Slang Nov. 6 (JA), the state'sfirst in many years. Tufted Titmice continueto increasealong the n. borderof their range and expansioninto mountainousareas bypassed in the originalinva- GULLS THROUGH OWLS -- Although pelagic Larids occur sion seems also to be occurring. Red-breasted Nuthatches were regularly on the e. Great Lakes as fall vagrants, this year's influx, generallysparse but at JennyL., fledglingsleft their nestingcavity particularly on e. L. Ontario was little short of an invasion.Parasitic Aug. 22 (RY,fide BC) settingyet another New York record remained the most commonjaeger, with well over 50 sightingsAug. 10 (extremely early)-Nov. 24. Virtually all the sightingswere made THRUSHES THROUGH WARBLERS -- A Wood Thrush at between Eldorado Beach and Rochester, only a single bird being Selkirk ShoresS.P., Oct. 30 (FS) was rather tardy but the general reported on L. Erie. Pomarine Jaegers also put in an excellent absenceof lingeringthrushes was apparent,a result perhapsof a showing with 25_+ sightingsSept. 16-Nov. 24 on L. Ontario. The mediocre berry crop. The Blue-gray Gnatcatcher found Nov 28 at biggestsurprise, however, was the Black-leggedKittiwake invasion. Durand-Eastman P. (MD, WL) set a new state and Regional late Over 150 sightingswere reported Sept. 16-Nov. 24. Best countscame departurerecord. Althoughflocks of up to 500 Cedar Waxwingswere from Derby Hill and Sandy Pond on the s.e.L. Ontario shore where noted in several locations in September, with berries scarce, few 132 were tallied Oct. 10-23 alone (fide PD), 29 of them Oct. 16 (FS). lingeredthrough the season.An exceptionwas at Ithaca wheremany Despite the relatively large number of birds involved, little evidence fed throughoutearly November. A modestinflux of handsome,and m of the invasion was observedfarther w., and only a singlebird was one instancesinging, N. Shrikescommenced in early November No seen on L. Erie at Dunkirk Harbor. Only two of the kittiwakes were Loggerhead Shrikes were seen away from the nesting area on Pt reported as adults and it is assumedthat the remainder were, as usual, Breeze where apparentlyonly one of this yeaifs youngsurvived A lmmatures. Other rarities included a Black-headedGull at Niagara White-eyed Vireo banded Oct. 4 at Ithaca (fide WB) was unusualand Falls duringmid-November (RK,fide B.a.s.), Lesser Black-backed late. A wave of migrants Sept. I flooded Venice, N.Y., with ten Gulls Oct. 13 at the Colonielandfill (WS,fide BC) and the Tompkins PhiladelphiaVireos, 90 Tennesseeand 110 Cape May warblers, all County dump Nov. 13 (JC et al., .fide WB), single Franklin's Gulls recordedin the spanof 2 hrs (SK). Notablesincluded a Prothonotary near Rochester in November and Buffalo in September and Novem- Warbler in Island Cottage Woods near Rochesterin late August ber, and the now-expectedarray of Little Gulls alongL. Ontariofrom (m.ob.), a banded 6 year old Black-and-white Warbler that struck a early Septemberon. A GlaucousGull at Dunkirk Harbor Sept. 4 Woodstock, Vt. window in late October (GM,.fide WE), six Orange- (TDM, FR) was very early, particularly for L. Erie, while a Com. crowned Warblers and three Connecticut Warbler reports (one Tern at Charlotte until at least Nov. 8 was exceptionally late, its banded).Atlas workers producedseveral exceptionally late nesting tardinessapparently induced by a winginjury (R.B.A., G.a.S.). Only warblerrecords including a Magnolianest with 5 eggsAug. 29 (EB), a a half dozenForster's Terns were reported, but a fineflight of Caspian monthand a half late, anda "Myrtle" Warblernest that fledgedyoung Terns occurred,particularly at Rochesterwhere up to 30/day could Sept. 6 (RY, .fide BC), 3 weeks past the previous record Few be seenin August (R.B.A.). warblers lingeredpast usual departuredates, despitea mild Septem- Any Alcid seenin the Regionis newsworthy, so the occurrenceof ber and October,most apparentlytaking their cuefrom the August two this fall must be considered unusual, despite the influx of other frosts. In e.c. Vermont nocturnalcounts of migrantsoverhead (by pelagics.Observers (FS et al.) at Derby Hill Oct. 21 were treated to flight calls) showeda preponderanceof movementnear the Connec- views of a Thick-billed Murre which landed offshore, and a Razorbill ticut R. valley with much lower countsaway from the river valley seen Nov. 27 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. (fide B.a.s.) must surely (WE). Clearly here is an avenue deservingfurther investigation, have at least violatedour airspaceprior to its arrival. Both presum- preferably with simultaneousceilometer counts. ably traveled up the St. Lawrence R., since no weather induced "wrecks"were notedelsewhere. An adult and two youngBarn Owls BLACKBIRDS, FINCHES, SPARROWS -- Four hundred mi- were found, unfortunatelydead, in a siloat PerchRiver W.M.A. (SB, grant Bobolinks at Dead Creek W.M.A., Aug. 12 (J & MD) was fide LC) in JeffersonCounty, well n. of most recent New York probably a record Vermont count. In c. New York the species, sightings.The only other recordsthis fall were of one in Ithaca (fide normally one of the earliest Icterids to depart, lingered until mid- WB) and two in New Haven, Vt. (DC). A few Snowy Owls were October in at least 2 localities. The W. Meadowlark and Orchard noted Nov. 14+ but very few Long-earedor Short-earedowls were Oriolescontinued to befound at Pt. Breezeuntil mid-August Despite reported.A Saw-whetOwl which'stooped' repeatedly on youreditor mild mid-fall weather only one N. Oriole was noted lingeringuntil at dusk near Saxtons River, was one of 6_+ recorded, all in the e. mid-November. More unusual was the Rose-breasted Grosbeak at an portion of the Region. Alfred feeder duringthe sameperiod (CK). Surprisingalso was the fact that the season'sonly Dickcissel,at Woodstock, Vt., Oct 21 GOATSUCKERS THROUGH NUTHATCHES -- Whip-poor- (WE) was not at a feeder. Most winter fincheswere only spanngly wills heard Sept. 11 at Ferrisburg (J & MD) and flushed Oct. 3 at reported,if at all, Am. Goldfinchesbeing a notableexception, at least Andover (WN) both exceeded previous Vermont late departure in w. New York. House Finches are making pestsof themselvesat dates.A pair of Ruby-throatedHummingbirds fledged two youngin many feeders as they continue to expand, apparently unchecked, August in Allegany County (A.C.B.C.) and two lingered until early from one urban area to another. A Henslow's Sparrow at Greece

178 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 Sept. 9 (MD) was the only sighting.This secretivespecies is, not K. Crowell, N. Cutright, M. Davids, P. DeBenedictis,C. Delehanty, surprisingly, seldom noted in fall making its true departure dates V. Dewey, R. Drobits, J. & M. Dye (J & MD), W. Ellison,R. Fabians, somethingof a mystery. ChippingSparrows staged a strongflight D. Freeland,Genesee Ornithological Society, K. Griffith, High Peaks through e. Vermont late September-mid-October(WE el al.). Al- Aud. Soc., S. Kahl, C. Klingensmith,R. Klips, S. Laughlin, though Lapland Longpsursarrived early, Oct. l0 at Coxsackie(fide W. Listman, J. Marsh, M. Maurer, M.F. Metcalf, G. Michaels, Be), very few were noted thereafter. Snow Buntingswere also R. Miller, T.D. Mosher, T. Mountain, J. Nicholson,W. Norse, generally scarce. F. Oatman, K. O'Keefe, OnondagaAud. Soc., D. Ormsby, C. Per- rigo, M. Peterson,V. Pitzrick, F. Rew, RochesterBirding Assoc., CONTRIBUTORS (in bold face) and OBSERVERS -- Allegany W. Sabin, F. Scheider,J. Schlossberg,W.C. Scott, R. Secatore,G.A. CountyBird CInb, J. Andrews, R. Andrle, W. Benning,E. Brooks, Smith, R.G. Spahn,G. Stevens,B. Symonds,S. Taylor, Vermont S. Brown, Buffalo OrnithologicalSociety, L. Burton, D.L. Cargill, Institute of Natural Science, R. Yunick.--DOUGLAS P. KIBBE and C. Cass, CayugaBird Club, L. Chamberlaine,J. Confer, B. Cook, CHERYL M. BOISE, P.O. Box 34, Maryland, N.Y. 12116.

APPALACHIAN REGION /George A. Hall MICH.

It was a mild and benign fall season, but it was also one of the dullest ornithologicalseasons in recent years. The weather certainly was ideal but there were no great waves of migrants,and no signsof an influx of northern species. Augustwas generally drier than usual,except in the Knoxville area where the period beganwith local flooding, and had near-normalor slightly below temperatures.September was drier than normal and cooler than normal at Pittsburghweather station. October was much drier than normal with a deficiencyof over two inchesat Pittsburgh, but had normal temperatures. November was much warmer and slightlywetter than normal. There had beenpractically no snowfallin the north by the end of the period and most of the fall was pleasantly warm and mild. There were no pronouncedfrontal systemsmoving through, and so the bird migration lacked the spectacularevents of other years. The passerines started to move south in mid-August and there were larger-than-normalpeaks in late August.The first really goodwave of passerinescame September3-5 at both the Allegheny Front Migra- tion Observatory (hereafter, A.F.M.O.) in Grant, W.Va., and at ALA•'"'X. $C • Norris, Tenn. Another goodpeak of movementwas September19-22 • GA. • at the same two places. The peak of the hawk migration seemedto occur about September 19 at most places. Warbler migration was still Tenn.. Aug. 23 (RS). and Knoxville, Tenn.. Sept. 25 (J & BM). Cattle in evidence in early October. However, the waterfowl movementwas Egrets were found at Pymatuning L., Pa., three Oct. 31 and one to very poor, probablybecause of the mild weather in late October and Nov. 13 (m.ob.); from near Barnesville, O., two Nov. 3-29 (ME), November. There was a sprinklingof late datesfor variousspecies, Rowan, Ky., late November (FBL and ShenandoahL., Va.. Oct. 23 but there were not as m.any of these as in other years. (R.B.C.). The most unusual heron records were of Yellow-crowned As is usual in the fall seasonmuch of the quantitativedata comes Night Herons from Cumberland, Pa., Sept. 2 (SSt), Warren, Pa. (first from the two big banding stations: Powdermill Nature Reserve, local record), Oct. 15 (WHi), Austin Springs,Tenn.. Oct. 15 (SG & Ligonier, Pa. (hereafter, P.N.R.) and A.F.M.O. Two other stations MD); Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 24 and Ft. Foudon, Tenn., Oct. 25 {A & contributing data were at Presque Isle S.P., Pa. (hereafter, P.I.S.P.) JM); and P.N.R., Pa., Nov. 5 (RCL & RM). American Bitterns were and Norris, Tenn. The station at P.N.R. had its best year ever with reported from State College, Pa., Oct. 27 (BA); Marietta, O., Aug. 9 10,129birds banded(best day, October 10with 364 bandings--RCL). (CB); Rowan, Ky., Sept. 8, and Nov. 8 & l0 (FB); and Austin The resultsat A.F.M.O. were not up to last year's record9000 + with Springs,Tenn., Sept. 28-Oct. 21 (GE). only 6708 birds banded (best day August 30 with 449 bandings-- GAH). At Norris 823 birds were banded, somewhathigher than last WATERFOWL -- The waterfowl migration was not very good, year (CN), but at P.I.S.P., the 200birds banded represented the worst even for this Region which usually has low numbers. At Erie Pa., seasonsince the start of that operation (RFL). countsof 350 WhistlingSwans and 800 RedheadsNov. 6, 2000Scaup Place names in italics are counties. Oct. 16 and 4000 mergansersNov. 13 were labelled"unimpressive" and far below normal (GM). The mild fall probably kept many ducks LOONS THROUGH HERONS-- CommonLoons were generally in the n. until the end of the period. The Whistling Swan migration in low numbers,but totalsof 26 on Oct. 16and 121Nov. 13flying past was only moderatewith concentrationsreported only from Pymatun- the Tuscarora Mt., Pa. hawk lookout were noteworthy (CG). Two ing L., Pa., Nov. 13 (RFL), Sheffield, Pa., Nov. 9 (NS), and Butler, Red-necked Grebes were seen at L. Arthur, Pa., Oct. 15 (JG). The Pa., Nov. 15 (MG} and 123flying by the Tuscarora Mt. lookoutNov. Double-crestedCormorant continuesto appear in the Region more 27 {CG). Unusualrecords were of one at State College, Pa., in August commonly than in the past. This season9 localities from P.I.S.P., in (KJ), and P.I.S.P., Sept. 21 (JB) & Sept. 24 (SS). There were several the n. to Nickajack Dam, Tenn., in the s. reported them from mid- out-of-rangerecords: Princeton, W.Va., Nov. 21 (JP): Rockingham. Septemberto late November. Va., Oct. 22 (R.B.C.); Roanoke, Va., Nov. 28 (JA); and Savannah Seven localitiesreported Great Egrets in the late summer,and the Bay, Tenn., Nov. 16-23 (LD). The flight of Canada Geese was about numbersseen begin to approachthose of some20 years ago. Snowy average. The only large flock reported was 300 over Sheffield. Pa., Egrets were reportedfrom Kingston, Tenn., Aug. 9 (PHa, K & LD), Oct. 28 (NS), but at the Tuscarora Mt. lookout small flocks were seen and one at P.I.S.P., Oct. 3 representedthe first fall record there (SS). Sept. 19-Oct. 23 with a total of 186 Oct. 2 (CG). At Pymatuning L., Little Blue Herons were reportedfrom Salem. Va., Aug. 17-22{NM), Pa., the peak numberwas 8000 Nov. 20 (down somewhat--RFLL Up Troutville, Va., mid-August (MWo), Hiwassee Recreational Area, to three Brant were seen at P.I.S.P., Nov. 3-26 (GM, SS} and at

Volume37, Number2 179 Edinboro L., Pa., Nov. 13 (DS). Snow Geese were reported from Wooster, O., Oct. i i (JBr); Berkeley, W.Va., Nov. 15 (RD); Botetourt, Va., Nov. 20 (NM); Pymatuning L., Pa., Nov. 20 (RFL); and Hooversville, Pa., Nov. 24 (RSa). Of the more unusual ducks a Eur. Wigeon was seen at Savannah Bay, Tenn., Nov. 20-30 + (LD, AD). Oldsquawswere at Lock Haven Nov. 20 (CH) and Rowan, Ky., Nov. 18-29(FB). Black Scoterswere at P.I.S.P., Oct. 16-Nov. 20 with a high of five Oct. 16 (GM), and at Lock Haven, Pa., Oct. 24 (CH). Surf S½oterswere reported from Black Moshannon S.P., Pa., Oct. 13 (JMc) and P.I.S.P., Oct. 13 & 23 (GM), and W"ite-winged Scoterswere at P.I.S.P., Oct. 16-Nov. 30+ (DS) and at Savannah Bay, Tenn., Nov. 2 (LD).

RAPTORS -- The autumn hawk flight through the Appalachians was not as heavy as last year. Data from the major lookouts are summarized in Table 1. Despite the generally low numbers, there were some striking exceptions. At Mendota Tower, Va., 9182 Broad- wingodswere counted Sept. 22, with 7454 of these comingthrough between 12noon and I p.m. (TF). At Bear Rocks, W.Va. (A.F.M.O.) American Avocet, Garrett Co., Md., Aug. 9, 1982, first fall and 1984Broad-wingeds came throughin the hour of 3-4 p.m., Sept. 19 documentedcounty record. Photo/ F. Pope. (GP). At Townsend, Tenn., 1845 Turkey Vultures were counted between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., Oct. 21 (GW & HW). reportedfrom Chattanoogalast year was presentagain this fall (JSt). Goshawks were unusually common, with a total of 17 counted In general, shorebird watching was not particularly good. The through the seasonat Tuscarora Mt., Pa. (CG), and one at Elizabeth- normal rainfall in late summer made for an absenceof good feeding ton, Tenn., Aug. 21-25, was remarkably early for a migrant (GE & sites. There were some interesting records however. There were HF). Two Swallow-tailed Kites were seen near Santee, Ga., in early many more than the usual numberof recordsof Am. Golden Plover, August (fide TM). Rough-leggedHawks were not as commonin the n. White-rumpedand Baird's sandpipersand Sanderling.The Pectoral as in some years but one was seenas far s. as Wise, Va., Nov. 20 (RP). Sandpiper was unusually abundantfor this Region. The recordsof A total of 36 Bald Eagles was reported from 21 localitieswith five in rarer specieswere: Piping Plover, Kingston Tenn., Aug. 7-4 (L & one day, Sept. 22 at MendoraTower, Va. (ES). A total of 39 Golden MA); HudsonianGodwit, Kingston,Aug. 16 (BS); Red Knot, Wood- Eagles was sighted at Tuscarora Mt., with nine Nov. 13 and eight cockL., Pa., Sept. 8 (RFL), P.I.S.P., Aug. 29, Sept. 1 & 11(GM, SS); Nov. 14 (CG). Other Golden Eagle sightingswere from Hooversville, Stilt Sandpiper,Pymatuning L., Pa., Sept. 26-29(RFL, SF), P.I.S.P., Pa., two Oct. 22 (RSa); East River Mt., Va. (JP); Bear Rocks, W.Va., Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 24 (GM, SS), Roanoke, Va., Aug. 7 {BK); Sept. 11 & 19 (GP), Washington Mon. S. P., Md. (L & TD); and Purple Sandpiper, P.I.S.P., Nov. 13 (GM, KA); Willet, P.I.S.P., Botetourt, Va., Oct. 31 (BO). Peregrineswere reported from Pleasant Aug. 14 (KA & JBa); Buff-breastedSandpiper, Bald Eagle S.P., Pa., Gap, Pa., Aug. 15 (PS); Allegheny, Pa., Oct. 26 (DF); State College, Sept. 18-19(MW, CH & MC); RoanokeSept. 9 (MP), and Kingston late September (ES0; Tuscarora Mt., two Sept. 24 (CG); Washing- Sept. 12 (LF); N. Phalaropeswere seenat P.I.S.P., Aug. 23 {GB), ton, Md., Oct. 8 & 14 (L & TDo); Kennedy Peak, Va., Sept. 25 (CZ); Knoxville Sept. I (CN); and Wilson's Phalaropeswere at Cumber- Signal Peak, Tenn., Oct. 9 (KD & LK); and Kingston, Tenn., Oct. 11 land, Pa., Sept. 14 (SSt) and Kingston Aug. 26 (m.ob./. There were 3 (KD). reports of avocets: Washington, Pa., Aug. 9 (TFe); Garrett, Md., Aug. 9 (FPo), and Kingston Aug. 9 & 21 (m.ob.). The only interesting gull records from P.I.S.P., on L. Erie this Table 1. Hawk Migration, AppalachianRegion, Fall 1982 season were of Little Gulls Nov. 6, 20 & 28 {GM, SS, JiS}. The most unusualgull recordcame from L. Somerset,in the mountains,where Days Br-wg. a Black-leggedKittiwake was seen Sept. 23 (RM). There were over Obs. Sh-Sh.t Br-v•,g.2 high Total 2500 Ring-billed Gulls at PymatuningL., in late November (RFL). Tuscarora Summit, Pa. 85 1032 2498 948 (9/19) 4883 There were many more than the usual number of reports of Caspian (CG) Terns, and up to three Forster'sTerns were at P.I.S.P.. Aug. 17-Nov. Washington Mon. 6 (GM}. S.P., Md. * 1657 1470 * (9/19) 4626 (T & LDo} CUCKOOS AND OWLS -- Both cuckoo speciesremained at low Bear Rocks, W.Va. 16 72 7953 2880 (9/19) 8120 numbers. A Yellow-billed Cuckoo feeding young Sept. 13 in Wash- (GP) ington, Md., was unusuallylate (L & TDo}. East River Mt., W.Va. 12 24 !127 * 1187 Barn Owl reports came from Allegheny, Pa. (DFI, Rote, Pa. (PS}, (JP) Lewisburg, W.Va. (CHa), and Stuart's Draft, Va. (MH) and Lynd- Peters Mt., W.Va. 16 93 3545 * 3711 hurst, Va. (JHi). At Clarksville, Pa., Great Horned Owl populations (GH) were increasing(RB) but no other reporters mentioned this species. Kennedy Peak, Va. 8 38 1897 1098 (9 / 12) 2029 Short-eared Owls were at P.I.S.P., Oct. 20 (DS} & Nov. 2 (GM}; at (cz) State College, Nov. 1 (DM); at Rockingham,Va., Nov. 7 (R.B.C.); at Reddish Knob, Va. 3 11 478 235 {9/13) 586 Wooster, O., three on Nov. 30 (JBr), and at Austin Springs, Tenn., (CM) Oct. 25 (2rid local record) (RK}. A Saw-whel Owl was banded at Harvey's Knob, Va. 73 1114 7953 1762 (9/22) 10,055 A.F.M.O., Aug. 19 (GAH) and an injuredone was found at Hagers- (DP) town, Md., Nov. 24 (L & TDo}. Other records were in Greenbrier, Rockfish Gap, Va. * * 4300 1218 ½9/24) W.Va.. Oct. 15 (DW) and at Pittsburgh. Pa., Nov. 2 (VD). (MH) Chilowee Mt., Tenn. 21 25 1183 258 {9/19l 1507'* NIGHTHAWKS, HUMMINGBIRDS AND WOODPECKERS-- (AHo) The migrationof Corn. Nighthawkswas not impressiveanywhere and Tennessee, 17 lookouts * 86 6072 1174 (9/17) 6412 the only large concentrationwas of 2500 seenat Waynesboro,Va., (LF} Sept. I (MH). The flight was rather prolongedand 2 late observations were of 15 at PittsburghOct. 5 (E & KP). eight at Waynesboro,Va., 2. Broad-winged Hawk !. Sharp-shinnedHawk. Oct. 12 (MH) and two at ChattanoogaOct. 30 (RS}. At Chattanoogaa * Data not submitted ** includes both vultures concentration of 5000 + Chimney Swifts was seen Oct. 16 (LK). A! P.N.R., 97 Ruby-throatedHummingbirds were bandedwith the lasl CRANES AND SHOREBIRDS -- Early Sandhill Cranes were at Sept. 29. This is 33% above the average(RCL). At A.F.M.O. 159 Dalton, Ga., Oct. 27 (HD), while 60 were seenthere Nov. 29 (DC & were netted but not banded (GAH). HW), al Chattanooga,Tenn., 700+ were countedNov. 14-28(fide The Red-headed Woodpecker continues to decline and only 7 RS), and at Knoxville, 510 Nov. 4-25 (fide CN). The CaribbeanCoot localitiesreported it. Most of the recordsnow comefrom the Shenan- i 80 American Birds, March-April 1983 doah Valley, Va, but elsewhereonly a scatteredfew occur After the rarer PhiladelphiaVireo was reportedmore often than usualby extendingits range into Crawford in n. Pennsylvaniathe Red-bellied field birders and 69 (171% above average) were banded at P.N.R Woodpecker has apparently retreated from that area, but continues (RCL). to do well in the Ligonier Valley, Pa. (RCL). The migrationof Yellow- belhed Sapsuckerswas below normal at both P.N.R. (RCL) and WARBLERS THROUGH TANAGERS -- With a few exceptions A F M.O. (GAH). The Hairy Woodpecker continues its slow but binocular birders found warblers to be rather scarce, but some steady decline in numbers. specieswere in good numbers. On the other hand, the banding stationsat P.N.R., A.F.M.O., and Norris, Tenn., had above-average FLYCATCHERS AND SWALLOWS -- It was a good seasonfor results, but at P.I.S.P., the banders had their worst seasonsince the the smallerflycatchers. At P.N.R., all the Empidonaxspecies were in start of that operation (RFL). At P.N.R., 23 specieswere above above-averagenumbers, and elsewherethere were more sight rec- average in abundance, 3 about average and 7 below average (RCL) ords than usualfor the Yellow-bellied Flycatcher. At Clarksville, Pa., At A.F.M.O., of the speciescaught in numberspermitting meaningful 25E Phoebeswere banded, a recordnumber, as was the 16 E. Wood analysis,7 were above average, and 5 below, one being average. At Pewees banded there (RB). Olive-sided Flycatchers were reported Norris only one species was mentioned as above average and 5 from State College, Pa. (KJ), P.N.R. (two banded--RCL), P.I.S.P. below. At Pittsburghfield birders found 5 speciesto be in unusually (RH), Augusta, Va. (LT), Botetourt, Va., Wooster, O. (JBr) and high and 12 to be in unusually low numbers. One speciesthat all A F M.O. (one banded•AH). The most spectacular flycatcher agreedwas in goodnumbers was the Cape May Warbler, of which record was of a Say's Phoebeat State College, Pa., Oct. 8 (BA). A.F.M.O. banded 1052 (221 Aug. 30•GAH) while 337 were banded There were some late observations of swallows: Cliff Swallow Oct. at P.N.R. (RCL). Other speciesthat seemedto be in good numbers 17 at Greensburg,Pa. (DSm); Barn Swallow Oct. 9 L. Arthur, Pa. were Black-throated Green, Bay-breasted, and particularly the Yel- (DF), Oct. 20 at P.I.S.P. (DS); Oct. 7 Austin Springs,Tenn. (RK); 1ow-rumped(979 Yellow-rumpeds banded at P.N.R. (GAH), 155 Rough-wingedSwallow Oct. 16 P.I.S.P. (KA), and Leetown, W. Va., bandedat Morgan.town (GAH) and89 at Clarksville,Pa. (RB). The Oct 19 (RD). The Corn. Raven continuesto increasein w. Pennsyl- most conspicuousbelow-normal speciesat A.F.M.O. was the Ten- vama and there were severallow elevationsightings in the Elizabeth- nesseewhere only 761 (down from 1016 average) were netted. The ton, Tenn. area (GE). Tennesseewas also in below-average numbersat Norris (CN). Most stationsagreed that the Am. Redstartwas in below-averagenumbers Other speciesshowed the usualmixed patternof being scarcesome TITMICE THROUGH MOCKINGBIRDS -- There was a small S places and commonin others. Of the rarer speciesConnecticut movement of Black-capped Chickadees through w. Pennsylvania Warblers were more commonly reported than usual, but Orange- (RCL) and n. West Virginia (GAH). This speciesoccasionally moves crowneds were scarcer than usual. A Worm-eating Warbler at S in numbersbut the Carolina Chickadeeis normally thought to be P.I.S.P., Oct. 11 (BC) was unusual.In general,the migrationseemed strictly sedentary. However, three were banded at P.N.R. (RCL), a little early: the day of biggestcaptures at A.F.M.O. was Aug. 30. At and one at A.F.M.O. (GAH), both areaswell out of the normalrange. Wooster,O., the biggestwave ever recordedthere was Aug. 22 (JBr) After the heavy flight of last year, Red-breastedNuthatches were There were some late dates: Connecticut, Augusta, Va., Oct. 21 essentially absent from the Region. Only two were banded at (LT); N. Parula, P.I.S.P., Nov. 5 (RW); Yellow-breastedChat, A F M.O., and few were heard there. Most areas reported only one Athens, W.Va., Nov. 13 (JP);.and Palm Warbler, Nov. 27, Lewis- or two if any sightings. burg, W.Va. (CHa). The Carolina Wren is still in low numbersin the n. althoughrecords A Brewer's Blackbird was at Clarksville, Pa., Nov. 5 (RB). There came from as far n. as Warren, Pa. (WH). There were no reports of were 3 reports of large blackbird roosts: Shelocta, Pa., with nearly Bewlck's Wren. Long-billed Marsh Wrens were reported at some 12,000birds (M & RHi), Hooversville, Pa., with 5000 grackles(R & rather late dates: Nov. 11 Shenandoah L., Va. (R.B.C.); Nov. 13 GSa); and near Jefferson, Pa., with 18,000 birds in early November Athens, W.Va. (JP); and Nov. 14 (P.I.S.P. (KW) and earlier this (RB). These roosts had decreasedin numbersby the end of the specieshad been more common than usual. Short-billed Marsh period.There were two late datesfor Bobolinks:Oct. 10 at Roanoke Wrens were found at Hebron, O., Sept. 15 (CB); Botetourt, Va., (MDo) andLewisburg, W.Va., Nov. 27 (CHa). A N. Oriolewas at a Sept 25 (BO & BK); Austin Springs, Tenn., Oct. 6-15 (GE); and feeder at Edinboro, Pa., Nov. 5 (DS). Late dates for tanagers were Knoxville, high count of five Oct. 11 (PHt & KM). A Mockingbird Summer, McCreary, Ky., Oct. 5 (PSh), and Scarlet Oct. 21 at was at Sheffkeld, Pa., Nov. 5-30 (NS). Knoxville (BM).

THRUSHES THROUGH VIREOS -- At both A.F.M.O. (GAH) and P N.R. (RCL), as well as at Norris, Tenn. (CN) all thrushspecies NORTHERN FINCHES -- By the end of the period there had were banded in above-averagenumbers. At P.N.R., the 619 Swain- beenessentially no movementof "northern"finches into thisRegion son'sThrushes banded was 93% aboveaverage but at A.F.M.O., the There were reports of small numbersof Evening Grosbeaksfrom 8 518 was only 8% above. On the other hand at P.I.S.P., very few areas, as far s. as the ChattahoocheeN.F., in n. Georgia (HD), but thrusheswere banded (RFL) and they were uncommonor missingat none of these placessaw more than a few. Pine Siskinswhich had Waynesboro,Va. (RSn). A late Swainson'sThrush was seenNov. 7 been so abundant last winter were reported only from one or two m Westmoreland,Pa. (DSm). There was a concentrationof 3000Am. places. Red Crossbillswere reported from the nestingarea on Robins at Jefferson, Pa., Nov. 1 (RB) and a roost at Shelocta, Pa., ShenandoahMt., Va. (R.B.C.) but the only other report was of a peakedat 12,000birds Oct. 26 (R & MHi). EasternBluebirds still had singlebird at PittsburghNov. 28 (J & LFr). There was, however,a youngin the nest at Bald Eagle, S.P., Pa., Aug. 7 (PS). moderate flight of Purple Finches, but most observersthought them Both kinglet specieswere thought to be in low numbersat most to be in below-normal numbers. The House Finch continues to places, but the bandingsat P.N.R. were well above average(RCL). consolidateits numbersand is reachingthe proportionsof a pest at Golden-crownedKinglets were seenat Black MoshannonS.P., Pa., some places. m August (MK), early for a migrantbut is there a nestingpopulation there9 Cedar Waxwings were abundant almost everywhere. At OTHER FRINGILLIDS -- Some observers felt that there were P N R, a total of 1245was banded with 296 on one day (RCL). Water fewer than the normal number of Cardinals about, but this may have Pipits were seenin Rowan, Ky., Oct. 22 (FB) the first local record; been the result of the mild weather keepingtheat away from feeders other records came from several spotsin the ShenandoahValley in Rose-breastedGrosbeaks staged a good flight but the count of 92 in West Virginia (RD) and Virginia (R.B.C.), and an interestingrecord one day by one observerin Campbell, Tenn., was unique(JHo). A of 110 at L. Somerset,Pa., Oct. 24 (DR et al.). bird which was identified as a Black-headed Grosbeak, but which The only report of N. Shrike wasfrom Warren, Pa., Nov. 18 (DPa). may have been a hybrid, was at a feederat Monterey,Va., in late The Loggerhead Shrike appearsto be a vanishingspecies, so it is October(YL). Interestingly,this was the samefeeder that produced a worthwhile to list all of the records: Crawford, Pa., Aug. 17---one Varied Thrush a few years ago. A Dickcisselwas seen at Monterey (CNI), Butler, Pa., Sept. 20•one (FL); Blacksburg,Va., Oct. 9 & 15 Oct. 25 (CZ). The only other Dickcisselreports came from Butler, (JMu), Elizabethton, Tenn. area-•one bird (GE); Knoxville, several Pa., Aug. 7 (DF) and Boardman, O., Nov. 12 (CKp). Dark-eyed m area and five Sept. 26 (CN); andin Rockingham,Va., the only place Juncoswere in normalor slightlybelow numbers,but againthis may with numbers, a total of ten from 6 localities(R.B.C.). be an artifact of the weather. An "Oregon" Juncowas at Edinboro, The commoner vireo specieswere in about average numbers and Pa., Nov. 17-26 (DS). The movementof White-crownedSparrows

Volume 37, Number 2 181 was very poor but White-throated Sparrows came early and were •n Joe Grom, Anne Hamalton, Charles Handley (CHa), Ron Harrell, goodnumbers. Tree Sparrowswere againconspicuous only by being Paul Harris (PHa), Paul Hartigan (PHt), Cecil Hazlett (CH), John •n low numbers. There was a number of rarer speciesreported: Lark Heninger, Mozelle Henkel (MH), Paul Hess (PH), Margaret H•gbee Sparrow, Waynesboro, Va. (third winter for this bird--LT), and (MHi), Roger Higbee (RHi), William Highhouse(WM), JoyceH•ner Blacksburg,Va. Oct. 13 (CK); Sharp-tailedSparrow, State College, (JHi), Audrey Hoff(AHo), JosephHowell (JHo), William Hill (WH•), Pa., Sept. 23-Oct. 13 (MK); Clay-colored Sparrow, L. Arthur, Pa., Bill Hunley, George Hurley, Katharine Jones, Len Kafka, Carl Oct. 9 (3rd successiveyear there--DF) and one banded at Harrison- Keppler (CKp), Nick Kerlin, Clyde Kessler, Barry Kinzie, M•ke burg, Va., Sept. 30 (new countyrecord---CMe). A Fox Sparrowwas Kissick, Rick Knight, YuLee Larner, Robert Leberman (RCL), seen in the Barrens near State College on the remarkable date of Aug. RonaldLeberman (RFL), Freed Lochner, Aifiy Mason, Betty Ma- 1 (KJ, MW). Snow Buntingshad not appearedin any numbersin the son, JamesMason (JM), John McGuire (JMc), Ken McLean, Gerald n. by theend of theperiod, but there were unusual reports from the s. McWilliams, Clair Mellinger (CMe), Dave Middleton, Norwood M•d- part of the Region: ShenandoahMt., Va., Oct. 28 (LT) and Big dleton, Clark Miller, Terry,Moore, Robert Mulvihill, JohnMurray Meadows, Blue Ridge N.P., Nov. I (HB). The only reports of (JMu), Clare Nichols (CNi), Chuck Nicholson, Bill Opengari,Doug Lapland Longspurwere from the extremesof the Region, P.I.S.P., Palmer (DPa), Ellen Parkes, Kenneth Parkes, RichardPeake, Glen Oct. 3-20 (SS, DS) and Austin Springs,Tenn., Oct. 23-27 (2nd local Phillips, James Phillips, Francis Pope (FPo), Frank Preston, Dan sighting--RK). Puckette, Mike Purdy, RockinghamBird Club (R.B.C.), David Roell, Glenn Sager (GSa), Ruth Sager (RSa), Norman Samuelson,Paul CONTRIBUTORS-- Kevin Anderson, Brad Andres, Laurie Arm- Schwalbe(PS), E. Scott (ES), Paul Shoopman(PSh), DennisSmelt- strong, Marc Armstrong, Jim Aryes, James Barker (JBa), James zer (DSm), Donald Snyder(DS), Ruth Snyder (RSn), StanleyStahl Baxter (JB), Ralph Bell, Chuck Bernstein, Herman Bohn, George (SSt), Anne Stamm, BarbaraStedman, Stephen Stedman (SSd), Jo Breiding, James Bruce (JBr), Fred Busroe, Bill Callista, Morton Stone(JSt), Eric Stridick(ESt), Randy Stringer(RS), Jim Stull (JiS), Claster, Doris Crowe, Angela Davis, Robert Dean, Harriett DiGioia, JeanStull, Sam Stull, Albert Surmont, Leonard Teuber, Kirk Water- Martha Dillenbeck (MD), Mike Donahue (MDo), Leontine Doyle stripe, David White, Harry White, Rick Wiltraut, Merrill Wood (LDo), Trueman Doyle (TDo), Ken Dubke, Lil Dubke (LD), Vicky (MW), Mark Woodie (MWo), Hedy Woods, George Woods, Ruth Dziadosz, Mabel Edgerton, Glen Eller, Harry Farthing,Tom Feeney Young, Charles Ziegenfus.--GEORGE A. HALL, Divisionof Fores- (TFe), Kathleen Finnegan, Tom Finucane (TF), Sara Flaugh, Linda try (Mail Address:Department of Chemistry), West Virginia Univer- Fowler (LF), David Freeland, John Fruhwald (JFr), Linda Fruhwald sity, Morgantown, WV 26506. (LFr), Carl Garner, Marguerite Geibel, Norris Gluck, Sally Goodin,

WESTERN GREAT LAKES REGION /Daryl D. Tessen

Contrasting weather prevailed for most of the autumn period. August was predominantlywarm with frequentreadings in the upper 90øsF. Locally severe thunderstormswere spawnedby the warm temperatures,usually accompaniedby heavy rains. Septemberwas alsoquite warm, exceptfor Michigan,but precipitationproved highly variable. Generally the northernhalf of the Regionreceived substan- tial rainfall while the southern half was much drier. The first half of Octoberwas warm with coolertemperatures prevailing the remainder of the month. Precipitation was below average. For November Wisconsin and Michigan experiencedIndian Summer conditions until mid-November while Minnesota was cold, with blizzard condi- tions occurring in the southwesternsection at mid-month. Periodsof cool and warm weather alternated for the duration of the month. Precipitation was considerablyabove average Regionwidefor the entire month. Wisconsinhad several fall sightings.One was observed by PolkSept The migration proved to be one of the most lackluster in recent 4-Oct. 2 in Dunn. Another was seen flying over the Cedar Grove memory. Most regular migrants, i.e., shorebirds, thrushes, vireos bandingstation Oct. 1 (DB). An injured bird was capturedon the and warblers, were found in unusually low numbers. However the WisconsinR., at PortagoOct. 16 (fide KL). Lastly, one appearedon group that elicited the most negative comments were the winter L. Wisconsin in Columbia Nov. 14-21 (RH, DT). Wisconsinhad •ts finches.They provedunbelievably scarce this fall. Raritiesdid appear now-usual concentrationsof Double-crested Cormorantsdunng Au- to break the monotony,especially in Minnesotaand Wisconsin,but in gust-Septemberfrom the c. and n. thirds of the state. In'Minnesota an keeping with the "down theme" of the seasononly a disappointing estimated 5000 were on Lake of the Woods Sept. 12 (K & SS) few lingeredbeyond the initial sighting.In the followingtext place Minnesota recordedits first Anhinga with one seen kettling w•th names in italics are counties. hawks over Hawk Ridge Sept. 20 (KE, JG et al.). Great Blue Herons and Am. Bitterns were still presentat the end of the periodat Crex LOONS THROUGH IBISES -- Impressive numbers of Com. Meadows W.A. (JH). All 3 statesrecorded Cattle Egretsuntd early Loons were tallied in Michigan including236 at Arcadia Oct. 31 (KW) November. Late was a Great Egret at Minnesota's Weaver Marsh and 600 at St. JosephNov. 5 (RS, WB). Again this autumna winter- Nov. 20 (RJ, BL). GreenBay's pair of SnowyEgrets was jmned by plumagedArctic Loon was found in Minnesota. It was located at three others during August, lingering until early October. Yellow- Garrison on Mille Lacs L., Sept. 16-28 (TSa). Red-throatedLoons crownedNight Heronswere found in Minnesotawith four in Artkin were seen in Wisconsin starting with an early sightingat Superior Aug. 1-15(WN). Wisconsinhad one at the Manitowocimpoundment Sept. 26 (DT). A total of about 10 birds was found in Ozaukeeduring Aug. 16-17(CS). Also at Manitowocwas a Plegadisibis that was October (RSu et al.), with a rare inland sighting Nov. 2 on observedflying alongthe lakeshoreOct. 7 (CS). ShawanoL. (MP). Michiganhad two birdsintermittently during early November at St. Joseph(RS, WB). Red-neckedGrebes were sighted WATERFOWL -- The pair of Mute Swansthat nestedat Supen- until early November in Wisconsinand Michigan. An Eared Grebe in or's Allouez Bay wandered over to Duluth Oct. 20-Nov 11 partial breedingplumage was seenby Mueller at Milwaukee Aug. 31. Thousandsof WhistlingSwans were observedmigrating W-E across A W. Grebe was at Wisconsin'sHarrington BeachS.P., Oct. 30 (DT), WisconsinNov. 13, includinglarge flocks headingstraight across with a very late bird at Crosby, Minn., Nov. 16-21 (WN, TSa). A L. Michigan(m.ob.). ExpectantlyMichigan had its peakconcentra- White Pelican was seenin Duluth Aug. 19 (DGr) with an injuredbird tions Nov. 13-14 with 5000 both in Ottawa and Muskegon. The peak in Redwood Nov. 21 (JS). After a very quiet late springand summer in Minnesota occurred Nov. 16-20 with 7000 at Weaver Marsh

182 American B•rds, March-April 1983 Canada Geese peaked at about 90,000 Nov 1 at Honcon N W R includinga very late Nov 10 bird at Manltowoc (CS) The individual Brant were recorded in all 3 states. For Wisconsin one was in a flock at Duluth Oct. 10-13represents a record late departure(DGr, BU). A of Canadas near Gordon Sept. 25 (DT) and six were in a flock of PurpleSandpiper at St. JosephOct. 10was early (RS). Very late wasa Canadasflying inland from L. Michigan at Harrington Beach S.P., Nov. 16 Pectoral Sandpiperat Grand Marais (K & MH). A total of 25- Oct 16(DG). One was seenat GrandMarais, Minn., Nov. 16(KE, K 30 White-rumped Sandpiperswas seen in Wisconsin, with six in & MH). An adult was found dead along L. Huron, Huron Nov. 19 Michigan. A Curlew Sandpiperwas studied at Milwaukee Sept. 10 (CSh) Also in Michigan were three White-fronted Geese Nov. 6 in (BC). A concentration of 400 dowitchers was at Horicon N.W.R , Allegan (WB, RS). A c• Eur. Wigeon was at Metrobeach, Mich., Sept. 30. An unusual number of W. Sandpiperswas recorded in Sept 17 (JBa). Early were Corn. Goldeneyeand BuffieheadSept. 10 Wisconsin (30-35) and Michigan (20-25). These 2 states also noted at Muskegon. A CanvasbackAug. 7 in Dunn, Wis., was also early. good numbersof Buff-breastedSandpipers with 45 •n Michigan and Common Goldeneyes that summered at Manitowoc remained until 15+ in Wisconsin. Hudsonian Godwits were found at Horicon lateAugust. Unusual was an Oldsquaw at CrexMeadows W.A., O•t. N.W.R., with four Aug. 25 (staff) and three Sept. 15 (TS). Point 21 (JH). Minnesota had two Harlequin Duck sightings,both in Cook. Mouillee had three Aug. 13 (JBr) and sevenSept. 28 (PY), while one The scotermigration was above averagein all 3 stateswith an unusual wasat AnnArbor Oct. 23 (RW). Most unusual was the sighting of four number of inland sightings.Peak numbersincluded 25-30 Surfs and Ruffs Oct. 30 in Wisconsin's Columbia (RM). This represents an 110-130Blacks in Wisconsinand Michigan, with slightlylower num- exceptionallylate date. AmericanAvocets (several) were unusually bers of White-wingedsnoted. easy to see at Horicon N.W.R., Aug. 16-Oct. 31 (m.ob.), especially from mid-Augustuntil mid-September.Ope was also at Manitowoc HAWKS -- A Turkey Vulture in Wood, Wis., Nov. 21 was late Oct. 14 (CS). Michigan had singlebirds at Holly Sept. 12 (CH) and St (DF) Again this fall Wisconsinrecorded a MississippiKite with one JosephOct. 31 (RS). No fewer than five RedPhalaropes were found in found dead at Kaukauna'sThousand Islands W.A. ([ide TE). Record Michigan between Sept. 21-Nov. 13. Sites included Erie, M.W.S, numbersof Goshawkswere seenin Wisconsinand Minnesotaduring Fremont Sewage Ponds, St. Josephand Gull L. (m.ob.). The Wil- October-November; at Hawk Ridge 5819 were tallied. Wisconsin's2 son's and N. phalaropes were unusually common at Horicon hawk banding stationsrecorded lower but still record numberswhile N.W.R., with 50 of each speciesseen, the former peaking Sept. 30 Michigan'sflight was describedas beingvery good.The other Accip- and the latter Aug. 23. Additional Northerns were seen at Madison ter species'flights were far less spectacular,ranging from goodto (max. six) and Manitowoc with a total of nine seenin Michigan. poor The Broad-wingedflight was againcharacterized as mediocre. Hawk Ridge tallied only 17,809 for the season with Wisconsin's stationssimilarly recordinglow numbers.The main movementfor LARIDS -- In contrastto previousfalls thejaeger movementwas a Wisconsin occurred Sept. 18, as noted by severalobservers. Particu- major disappointmentRegionwide. Both Duluth and Superior had larly noteworthywas the Tralers' sightingof 5000-10,000migrating almostno sightingsand there were only a few additionalindividuals over PeshtigoPt., that day. Michigan had major movementsSept. 18 noted elsewhere. Outstandingwas a PomafineJaeger at Duluth and & 22, with 4000+ tallied the latter date. A Swainson's Hawk was seen Superior Sept. 6 (KE, LE et al.) with another observedin Wiscon- at Mazomanie, Wis., Sept. 18 (RH) with one in Michigan's Monroe sin'sOzaukee Sept. 18 (BC). For Wisconsinthese are only about the fourth and fifth records. Immature Paras/tics(possibly only one bird), Sept 22 (PY). A late individual was seen Oct. 14 in Minnesota's Polk (K & SS). Exceptionallyearly was a Rough-leggedHawk seenby were seenat Duluth Aug. 3-27. Six Parasiticswere seenat Port Huron Robbins Aug. 1 at Stetsonville, Wis. This specieswas found to be Oct. 16 (BB, DR). Unidentifiedjaegers were seenin Wisconsinwith unusually scarce in Wisconsin and Michigan. In contrast was the one at Green Bay Aug. 20 and two in OzaukeeOct. 23 (DT). Glaucous almost-record724 seenat Hawk Ridge. Gulls were found at 4 Michigan sitesincluding Port Huron, Muskegon and Schoolcroftand Berrien. Wisconsinhad birds at Manitowoc and At least ten Golden Eagles were seen in Wisconsin this fall, an unusualnumber of sightings.The 207 Bald Eaglescounted at Hawk Superior. An ad. Iceland Gull was identifiedat Minnesota'sGrand Ridgerepresents a recordnumber (DE). Significantwas the sighting Marais by Eckerton Nov. 16. An ad. Thayer's Gull in companywith of Gyrfalconsin all 3 states.Three were bandedat Hawk RidgeNov. threeGlaucous and many Herrings was watched at leisure Nov. 36at 8-22 A gray-phaselingered at the Muskegon Wastewater System Superior by Polk. Adult Thayer's were also seenin Duluth Oct. 17- Nov. 25 with an immature present Oct. 22 (KE). Another ad. Thay- (hereafter, M.W.S.) Oct. 17-31 (JP et al.). In Wisconsingray-phase birds were seenat Cedar Grove Oct. 27 (JI) and Green Bay Nov. 27 er's was seenby many Oct. 30 at Minnesota'sE. Beaver Bay. Truly an outstandingfind was the ad. Mew Gull studiedat close range Sept (DT) Six Prairie Falconswere seenin w. Minnesotaduring October with oneat Duluth Aug. 28 (SK). Michiganhad only its secondPrairie 19 at Knife River (DBo, BP et al.). This representsMinnesota's first Falcon record when an injured bird was found Nov. 5 near Hubberd- record. A LaughingGull was at New Buffalo, Mich., Aug. 1 (RA) Franklin's Gulls were seenat Milwaukee from Augustinto November ston It was rehabilitatedand subsequentlyreleased (LL). The Pere- grine migration was characterized as good in Wisconsin and Min- (m.ob.). Birds were seentwice at Manitowoc duringthe early part of nesota. the period (CS). Also in Wisconsinwas one in Dunn Sept. 13(JP) with 100 in Polk Oct. 5 (JHu). In Michigan singlebirds were in Houghton GROUSE THROUGH GALLINULES -- Spruce Grouse were Sept. 6 (AW), intermittentlyOct. 2-Nov. 7 in Berrien(WB, RS) and eight at Port Huron OCt. 15 (DR). seenin Wisconsin'sForest (BR) and Vilas (three, JB). Michigan had birds in Gogebic (JM) and Dickinson (FK). Peak Sandhill Crane Manitowoc's Little Gulls lingeredonly until early August(CS) numbers included 9000 Oct. 17 in Norman, Minn., 900 + Oct. 27 in However Milwaukee had as many as 15 presentat the Coast Guard Jackson, Mich., and 525 Oct. 30 at Crex Meadows W.A., Wis. At the Impoundmentduring the period.A few birdslingered into Elecember latter sitebirds were presentas late as Nov. 29 (JH). A King Rail was (m.ob.). In Michigan.single birds were sightedat M.W.S., Sept. 29 found Sept. 4 at Michigan's Pt. Mouillee (HD). At Wisconsin's (HC, JO) and at Port Huron Oct. 15 (DR). Black-leggedKittiwakes were seen at Port Huron with one Oct. 15 (DR) and three Oct. 16 (AR Honcon N.W.R., a maximum of 20 (!) was noted Sept. 1 (staff). et al.). Immature Sabine'sGulls were seenin all 3 states.One was in SHOREBIRDS -- Truly remarkable was the discovery of a Kill- Milwaukee Sept. 27-28(WM et al.). Anotherwas at Port Huron Oct deer nest in a Muskegon parking lot on Nov. 20! The nest and four 15-16(AR, BB, TH, DR). For Minnesotaone was seenat Big Stone eggs were photographedwith snow as a background. They hatched N.W.R., during mid-October by many observers. Late were four Nov 22 with the young still alive Nov. 24 (GW). Wisconsin had Forster's Terns Nov. 21 at Erie (BB et al.). several Whimbrel sightings,including three Aug. 30 at Manitowoc (CS), two Sept. 1 on Long I. (DV) and Sept. 20-21 at Milwaukee (J1, PIGEONS THROUGH SWIFTS -- As most of us recognize,luck DG) One was at Michigan's Metrobeach Aug. 2 (DL). A Spotted playsa majorrole when birding.Witness Minnesota's fourth Band- SandpiperNov. 4 at Manitowoc (CS) was late. Seven Willets were at tailed Pigeonthat flew by Hawk Ridge Sept. 18but was seenby only a New Buffalo Aug. 1 (RA) with Wisconsinbirds Sept. 15 in St. Croix few of the 200 observers present. Wisconsin had its tenth Groove- (DF) and Oct. 19 at Milwaukee (WW). The latter representsa record billed Ani when Freese discovered an individual n. of Fountain City late departuredate. Severalhundred Greater and Lesseryellowlegs Aug. 26. It remainedthrough Sept. 11(FL, JP, DT et al.). A record 36 were present at Horicon N.W.R., during the latter part of August. Great Horned Owls were bandedby Evans at Hawk Ridgethis fall, Very late were individuals of both speciesNov. 21 at Manitowoc suggestinga movement at least in this part of the Region. It w.as (CS), with a Lesser at Erie, Mich., also Nov. 21 (BB et al.). Michigan definitely not a Snowy Owl year, with a maximum of only ten had a total of 40 Red Knots with about 20 recorded in Wisconsin, reported from the entire Region. Remarkably early was one seenby

Volume 37, Number 2 183 the controllersat the OshkoshAirport Sept. 21 (fide TZ). Wisconsin Kalamazoo (CF). Very late for n. Wisconsinwas a Brown Thrasher hadone of its rare Hawk Owl sightingswith one discoveredby Follen Nov. 28 in Bayfield (LE). There were very few Varied Thrushesseen and Luepke (KLu) Nov. 6 along Hwy. 27 n. of Ladysmith on the this fall with only three from Wisconsin and two from Minnesota. SaWyer-Ruskline. Minnesotahad only 3 reports, 2 from Duluth with Encouraging were the positive comments from certain locales in the third near Fergus Falls Nov. 7 (S & DM). Too late for the summer Wisconsinand Minnesotaabout the numbersof E. Bluebirdspassing report was a Burrowing Owl nest near Hardwick. The adults and throughthis fall. Soulen'sdiscovery of a Wheatearin RosevilleSept. three young remained into August. Also in Minnesota was one seen 27 is noteworthy on 2 counts. It represents Minnesota's first record near Mountain Lake Aug. I-Oct. 15 (m.ob.). Minnesota had three and it was found in a shoppingcenter parkinglot! The only Town- Great Gray Owl reports while Wisconsinhad one bird near Brule that send's Solitaire sightingjust made it into the period as it was found was seenintermittently during the summer,but becamecooperative Nov. 30 at Two Harbors (JC). Most surprisingwas the presenceof a for several days during late November (BK et ai.). A Boreal Owl was Blue-gray Gnatcatcher in Duluth Oct. 27 (BU). This is a record found in Ontonagon,Mich., Oct. 14 (AM). Thousandsof Chimney departureby 1•,6 months. Almost no BohemianWaxwings were seen Swiftswere observedmigrating along Milwaukee's lakesh•ore Aug. 29 this fall. Northern Shrikes were dramatically reducedin numbersin (BC). Wisconsin,while Michiganreported fair numbers,but considerably below the major invasion of last year.

VIREOS THROUGH WARBLERS -- Both groupshad absurdly poor flights Regionwide, No sizable numbersand few rarities were '-, I t •:,:,., noted. Two White-eyed Vireos were at MetrobeachAug. 27 (DE). A Bell's Vireo was still in LaCrosse Aug. 7 (FL). A tardy Yellow- throated Vireo was in Sauk, Wis., Oct. 8 (KL). Michigan late sight- ings included an Orange-crowned and a Bay-breasted Warbler Nov. 10 in Kalamazoo (RA). Additional late observations for Wisconsin included a Black-and-white Warbler in Eau Claire Oct. 11 (JP) and a N. Parula in Sauk, Oct. 7 (KL). Interestingbirds included a Prairie Warbler at Manitowoc Sept. 8 (FF), Kentucky Warblers Sept. 11 in Lake, Mich. (JW) and Sept. 24 in Eau Claire (JP) which is unusually far n. in Wisconsin.A Yellow-breastedChat was alsoseen Sept. 11in Lake (JW) with HoodedWarblers in Ottawa, Mich., two Aug. 7 (SM) and Sauk, Wis., one Aug. 28 (DT). •oreai Owl, Ontona•on Co., Mich., Oct. 14, 1982. Pho•o/T. Matth- iae. BLACKBIRDS THROUGH BUNTINGS -- Three Orchard Orioleswere seenin MilwaukeeAug. 5 (MB, WW) with one Sept.9 at HUMMINGBIRDS THROUGH SHRIKES -- Very late, espe- Metrobeach (DL). A 6 SummerTanager was discoveredOct. 30 in cially for the Upper Peninsulawas a Ruby-throated Hummingbird Lutsen, Minn. (MBr). Cardinalscontinue their range extensionin Oct. 2 at White Pine. Red-bellied Woodpeckers continue the N Wisconsinand Michigan.In Wisconsinby late Novembersingle birds extensionof their range.All 3 statesreported individuals at feedersin were coming to feeders in Superior, Port Wing and Ashland (LE, late November in at least one extreme n. county. Black-backed DV). An imm. 6 Black-headed Grosbeak was seen in Manitowoc Three-toed Woodpeckersightings continue at a record pace in Min- Sept. 29 (CS) and at the EncampmentForest, Lake Co., Minn., Oct. nesotaand Wisconsin. For example Duluth had 50 + recordedOct. 5- 10-11 (JSa). One of the most dismal winter finch pictures in years 28 with a peak of 14 on Oct. 16 (m.ob.). Suddenlythe rarer N. Three- unfoldedthis autumn. It has been many years sinceso few of almost toed Woodpecker is being seen more frequently. Minnesota had a all specieshave been seen. For Wisconsinand Minnesota only the total of 15 individuals during the period including a possible family Am. Goldfinchand Purple Finch were seenin good numberswhile in group of three Aug. 6 at ScenicS.P. (T & PL) and sevenat Duluth Michigan this was true for only the Purple. Every other species Oct. 14-Nov. 22 (m.ob.). Even Wisconsin had sightingsincluding a occurred in ridiculously low numbersor was nonexistent. It seemsto cooperativemale, possiblya pair, s.w. of Brule duringthe secondhalf augur a long, silent winter at the .feeders!Michigan's House Finches of November (BK, JP). Another bird(s?) was located in Polk Aug. 7 were reported from 4 counties with a maximum of 14 at one feeder. (KK) & Nov. 23 (C J). Sharp-tailed Sparrows appeared at the two "standard" Wisconsin sites, near Mazomanie Sept. 18 (RH) and Milwaukee Sept. 20-Oct. 1 (JI, DG, BC). The big discovery in Wisconsinthis autumn was the appearanceof two Black-throatedSparrows. After a strongSW wind

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Aitkin Co.. Minn., Oct. 22-28. 1982. Photo/W. Nelson.

An imm. Scissor-tailedFlycatcher was watched and photographed near Aitkin, Minn., Oct. 22-28 (m.ob.). Very late was a Least Flycatcher that was banded Nov. 18-19 by Adams in Kalamazoo, Mich. Wisconsin had only its secondrecord for the Vermilion Fly- Black-throated Sparrow, Hortonville, Wis., Nov. 26, 1982. Photo/ catcherwhen a male was briefly observedat Harfington Beach S.P., T. Anderson. in company with E. Phoebes and other passefines (CG, HK, RT). Late were a Rough-wingedSwallow Oct. 9 in Berrien (RS) and a Barn one appeared at the Jurack feeder near Hortonville Nov. 21. It was Swallow Oct. 30 in Ozaukee (DT, BC). A Black-billed Magpie was seen by many and photographed. The second bird appeared at the observed flying over the Cedar Grove banding station Oct. 3 (DB). A Gralow feeder w. of Fifield Nov. 30 and also was seenby many and Carolina Wren was found Oct. 2 along the Wisconsin R., n. of photographed.Both birds were presentwell into December.They Mazomanie (RH). In Michigan single birds were found Oct. 21 in representonly the fourth and fifth staterecords. The Harris' Sparrow Aipena (RSm, SS), Nov. 21 at Allendale (JPo) and Nov. 30 at flight in Wisconsin, in contrast to last fall, was unusuallypoor. An

184 American Birds, March-April 1983 amazingly early, record-shatteringLapland Longspurwas watched Hoetier, Ken & Molly Hoffman, Randy Hoffman, Horicon N.W.R. along the main dike at Horicon N.W.R./by GustafsonAug. 3. For staff, Joseph Hudick (JHu), Chris Hull, John Idzikowski, Robert both the Lapland Longspurand Snow Buntingconsiderably fewer Janssen,Oscar Johnson,Catherine Jorgenson, Paul & Mary Jurack, were seen this fall as comparedto last. Single Smith's Longspurs Frank Kangas,K. Kingman, Bernie Klugow, S. Kohlbry, Harold were found in Minnesota Sept. 26 at Duluth (KE) and Oct. 2 at Koopmann,Ken'Lange, Lee Laylin, Dick Leasure, Fred Lesher, T. Brooklyn Park (OJ). & P. Lindquist,Bill Litkey, Ken Luepke(KLu), Alan Marble,Joseph McDonnell, Steve & Diane Millard, Robert Miller, Steve Minard, ADDENDUM --Predation was confirmed for the Boreal Owl nest William Mueller, Warren Nelson, Jo Ondersna, Mark Peterson, mentionedin the summerperiod, not nestcollecting as was originally B. Pieper, JaninePolk, JamesPonshair (JPo), Dave Powell(Michi- suspected. gan), Bill Reardon, Sam Robbins,Alan Ryff, Dennis Rysent, J. Savage(JSa), Terry Savaloja (TSa), Chris Schumacher(CSh), Steve CONTRIBUTORS -- Ray Adams, Joe Bartell (JBar), John Baum- Sherwood,Ron Smith (RSm), Roy Smith, Charles Sontag,Tom gartner (JBa), Jim Baughman, Dan Berger, Don Bolduc (DBo), Soulen,Jack Sprenger, Keith & ShelleySteva, Roger Sundell (RSu), Marilyn Bontly, Walter Booth, Bill Bouton, M. Brackney (MBr), Daryl Tessen(Wisconsin), Mr. & Mrs. Noel Traler, Robert Trieban- J. Church, Harry Clark, Bill Cowart, H. Davidson, Kim Eckert see, B. Ulvang, Dick Vetch, Arthur Weaver, Keith Westphal, (Minnesota), Tom Erdman. Laura Erickson, Dave Evans, Don Fol- GeorgeWickstrom, Joan Wolfe, Winnie Woodmansee,R. Wykes, len, Christy Fox, Frank Freese, J. Gerwin, Charles Gilmore, William Paul Young, Thomas ZiebelI.•DARYL D. TESSEN, 2 PioneerPark Gralow, D. Green (DGr), Dennis Gustarson,Tom Heatley, James Place, Elgin, IlL 60120.

MIDDLEWESTERN PRAIRIE REGION /Bruce G. Peterjohn

Weather patternswere atypical this autumn. August and Septem- ber were cooler than normal with low temperatures occasionally reachingthe 30øsand 40øsin the northern states.November was more like a normal September with- daily highs frequently above 60øF. Precipitation varied acrossthe Region. Iowa and Missouri experi- enced above-normalrainfall. Elsewhere, Octoberwas quite dry with few strongcold fronts while November was very wet as the result of frequent stormsmoving out of the southwesternUnited States. While the cool late Augusttemperatures produced an early start to the fall passerinemigration, this seasonwill be rememberedfor the variety of specieslingering well past their normal departure dates. The mild late autumn temperaturesallowed many migrantsto remain well into November. Since few strong cold fronts passed through, most observers agreed that birding was not particularly exciting. However, locally strongmovements were associatedwith mostof the fronts. With the exception of an outstanding Goshawk invasion, incursionsby northernspecies were practicallynonexistent. In addi- tion to the many late records, a strange army of accidentalswas detectedincluding Brown Pelicans, Ancient Murrelet, Ground Dove, Black-backed Three-toed Woodpecker, Western Wood Pewee, Western Tanager and Painted Bunting. As usual, all extraordinarysight records must be thoroughlydocu- mented at the time of observation. Documented records are denoted by a dagger

ABBREVIATIONS -- C.O.N.W.R.: Crab Orchard N.W.R., Ill.; I.B.S.P.: Illinois Beach S.P., Ill.; S.C.R.: Squaw Creek N.W.R., Mo.; Spfid.: Springfield, Ill. In the text following, italicized place names are counties.

LOONS THROUGH CORMORANTS -- Migrant Corn. Loons WhitePelican, Gibson Co. Power Plant L.71nd., Oct. 31, 1982. returnedduring early October and peakedNov. 12-15along the Great Photo/D. Jones. Lakes wherethere were severalreports of 100-200+. Inland sightings included 200 at Alum Creek Res., O., Nov. 23 (JM) and 6 additional largestWhite Pelican concentrationwas 500 at Saylorville Res., Ia., groups of 20-60. Red-throated Loons were noted at one Indiana and 7 Sept. 18 (MM). Farther e., good numbersin Illinois included I 1-13at Ohio locations Oct. 26-Nov. 25 with a maximum of three at Alum 3 locationsSept. I l-Oct. 16, Indiana singlesin Gibson Oct. 31 (DJ, Creek Res., O., Nov. 14 (tm.ob.). The only Red-necked Grebe was ph.) and near Clinton Nov. 27-29 (RE, m.ob.) while the four summer- discoveredat Lower Pine L., Ia., Sept. 20 ('•PHa). An early Horned ing birds along w. L. Erie remained through Nov. 14. Two Brown Grebe returned to Jacksonville, II1., Aug. 27 (TW, BO). Maxima Pelicansbriefly observedalong the MississippiR., at Keokuk Oct. 18 included 150-500/dayalong L. Erie Nov. 9-16 and an inlandgroup of provided a fifth record for Iowa ($EF). Double-crested Cormorants 260 at C.O.N.W.R., Nov. 24 (JR). An ad. with two imm. Eared appearedin unprecedentednumbers for recent years. Iowa concen- Grebes at Forney L., Ia., Aug. 22 may have nestedthere (TB et al.). trations included 650 at Saylorville Res., Oct. l0 (JS), 500 at Coral- Migrant reports consistedof 1-3 grebes at 4 Missouri, 5 Iowa and 6 ville Res., Oct. 12(TS) and 350 at Red Rock Res., Oct. 22 (RT). Other Illinois sitesAug. 22-Nov. 28. one at Brookston,Ind., Oct. 7 (AB) and noteworthy reports included 300 at Huron, O., Nov. 13 (J, JM), 240 at 2 Ohio sightingsincluding four at C.J. Brown Res., Nov. 13-Dec. 5 East Harbor S.P., O., Oct. 25 (JP), 130at Mark Twain N.W.R., I11., (DO, JG, $m.ob.). Single W. Grebes were discoveredat 3 Illinois Oct. 15 (RG, BR, m.ob.) and 125 in Clay, Mo., Oct. 12 (L) while locations Oct. 22-Nov. 27 and Indiana Dunes S.P., Ind., Oct. 23 inland flocks of 15-40were widely observed. (•FV, m.ob.I.Pied-billed Grebes remained scarce at many areas; the only noteworthy concentrationswere 400 + at Metore power plant, HERONS -- Most heronsappeared in typical numbersalthough Ind., Oct. 31 (DJ} and 114 at Willow Slough, Ia., Sept. 15 (BW). The the post-breedingdispersal of severalspecies was particularly strong.

Volume 37, Number 2 185 Great Blue Herons were numerous with maxima of 296 at Coralville were reported by hawk watchersat I B S P (DJo, JN, RD, JGr, GR Res., Ia., Oct. 3 (T) and 260 at L. Chautauqua,Ill., Sept. 4 (RR). et al.). No largeTurkey Vulture flocks were reported although many Green Herons remainedscarce, lingerers to Nov. 6 in Madison, Ill. lingeredinto November.A MississippiKite wasdiscovered at Marals (RG) and Nov. 10 at Somerset,Ky. (JE). A maximumof 100+ Little Temps Clair W.M.A., Mo., Aug. 26 (BK). Blue Herons was presentat HorseshoeL., Ill., duringAugust. There were 16 additional reports from Illinois, above-normalnumbers in n.w. andc. Missouri,2 sightingsin Ohio andKentucky, 3 in Iowa and Goshawks staged their largest recorded invasion of the 4 in Indiana where one lingeredthrough Nov. 11 in Gibson(DJ). Region.Early migrantswere notedin Mitchell, Ia., Sept 22 Cattle Egrets invaded Missouri, Iowa and Illinois with flocksof 203- (?JH) and Vermilion,ill., Oct. 6 (SB) but mostwere observed 357 at S.C.R., Sept. 27-Oct.5 (L), 145in Pulaski,Ill., Sept.4 (PK), during late October and early November. They were most 100-150at Forney L., Ia. (fide JD) and 23-98 from 5 additionalsites. numerousin the Chicago area where 220 flew past I.B.S P, They were found at only singlelocations in the othe/'states with a Nov. 3-6 including95 on Nov. 5; manyothers were reported maximum of 25 alongL. Erie. The mild weather was responsiblefor Elsewhere,14 + Goshawkswere reported from bothIowa and 10 November sightingswith the latest Nov. 26 at Riverton W.M.A., Missouri while they appeared at 5 sites in Indiana and 3 in Ia. (BB). Great Egrets were only numerousin Illinois where flocksof Ohio. One wanderedS to Mingo N.W.R., Mo., by Dec 2 200-270 were reported from 3 locations. Up to 10 Snowy Egrets (JoS). As expected, most birds were adults. appeared at 3 locationsnear Alton, Ill. through Oct. 9 while 1-5 were present in the w. L. Erie marshesthrough Oct. 14. Other reports The Sharp-shinnedHawk migrationwas noticeable only along the included one at DeSoto N.W.R., Ia., Aug. 13 (fide TB) and two at L. Erie islandswhile increasednumbers of Cooper'sHawks were Schell-OsageW.M.A., Mo., Aug. 28 (KH). The only Louisiana reported from many areas. The largestRed-tailed Hawk movement Heron wanderedN to L. Calumet,Ill., Aug. 18-2,8(JL). Black- occurred Nov. 15 with 133 at I.B.S.P. The Red-shouldered Hawk crowned Night Herons were rather scarce;the largestconcentration migrationwas typical of recent autumns.A strongBroad-winged was of only 85. As many as ten Yellow-crownedNight Heronswere Hawk movementdeveloped Sept. 16-21with 345 at I.B.S.P, Sept reported from 16 locationsincluding a late bird at Louisville Oct. 21 16, 500+ near Waverly, Ia., Sept. 18 (RM), 3 flocks of 100-300at (S, FS). Fourteen Least Bittern reportswere receivedwith Mate bird CincinnatiSept. 19(fide W), 4395at Bensenville,Ill., Sept.19 and 500 at Champaign,Ill, Nov. 15 (?BC) while 1-4 Am. Bitterns were found on Sept.20 (J & CS), 300+ at Kennett,Mo., Sept.20 (HS) and2000 at at 13 sites. Plegadis ibis were found at singlelocations in Indiana and Oregon,O., Sept. 21 (JM). One at I.B.S.P., Nov. 4 was late (JN) Missouri.An imm. White Ibis was'reported from Powersburg,Ky., Swainson'sHawks were reportedfrom 6 Missouri, 4 Iowa and 3 Aug. 15 ($RGu) and four at Mingo N.W.R., Mo., Aug. 3 ($SD, BL). Illinoislocations with a late migrantat Urbana, Ill., Nov. 6 (?RCh) Few Rough-leggedHawks were observedexcept for 17 at I.B S P, WATERFOWL -- A WhistlingSwan near Glasgow,Ky., Aug. 29 Nov. 17. An imm. GoldenEagle at C.O.N.W.R., Sept.21 wasearly (?RSt) wasextraordinary while two in Ottawa, 0., Oct. 4 were early (JR). Single eagles at a total of 6 locations in Iowa, Illinois and migrants (JP). Migration across the Great Lakes extended into De- Missouri Nov. 3-28 were expected.Bald Eagles returned to tradi- cember with a peak Nov. 13-14when hundredsmoved alongL. Erie. tionalwintering areas by late.September and good numbers were A flock of 570 at MississippiR. Lock 9, Nov. 19was the largestever in observedduring November. Normal small numberswere scattered Iowa (JR, m.ob.). Elsewhere, 125 were noted at Findlay Res., O., acrosse. states.A late Marsh Hawk nest was reportedfrom Emmet, Nov. 8 (BS) while smaller numbers were found at 21 other inland Ia. (BMo). Migrantswere noted in numbersat severalareas including sites;most noteworthy were 1-5 at 2 n.w. Missourilocations (L, LG), 61 at I.B.S.P., Nov. 5 and 30+ roostingat the Lawrenceville, Ill St. Louis (m.ob.) and Olney, ill. (LH). Seventeen Brant flew by airport(LH). Ospreywere widely observed, with a maximumof only Evanston, ill., Nov. 12 (?JGr et al.), five were discoveredat the Great six. They lingeredthrough Nov. 14 at Columbus,O. (JF) and Smith- Lakes Naval Base, Ill., Nov. 14-Dec. 10 (?JL, m.ob.) and 1-2 were ville L., Mo. (L). Prairie Falconswere found at Pisgah,Ia., Sept 25 noted at 4 L. Erie locations Nov. 9-17 (?m.ob.). A maximum of 13 (B & LPa) andnear Columbia,Mo., Nov. 20 ($WG) while asmany as White-fronted Geese was reported from 4 Illinois sites while two four returnedto the traditionalLawrenceville, ill. airportwintenng appearedat Ballard W.M.A., Ky., Sept. 18 (TY) and one at Merom site(LH). A maximumoften Peregrineswas reported from I.B S P, power plant, Ind., Oct. 31 (DJ). As an example of its Regionwide Sept. 25 wherea total of 27 wbre sightedSept. 18-Oct. 15. Threeat distribution, 150,000 Snow Geese at one Missouri and 2 Iowa loca- SalamonieRes., Ind., Oct. 3 were exceptionalfor an inlandlocation tions represented typical fall concentrations there while 600+ at (?SS). SinglePeregrines were discoveredat 29 additionallocations in Findlay Res., Nov. 9-14 were exceptionalfor Ohio (JF). The usual all states. Thirty-three Merlins flew past I.B.S.P., Oct. 14 where the small numbers of Ross' Geese were noted in w. Iowa and w. Missouri total was 57 Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Singleswere encounteredat 23 addi- during November. tional sites. The mild weather produced a protracted duck migration with "poor-average" numbers at most localities. With the exception of GROUSE THROUGH COOTS -- Numbers of most gallinaceous local concentrations of Gadwall, Am. Wigeon and Wood Ducks, birds remained low. The wet weather was thought to be responsible puddle ducks were particularly scarce. A Eur. Wigeon was dis- for declinesin Iowa. Along its traditional migrationroute, Sandhill covered at Palos, I11.,Oct. 25-Nov. 27 (?JL, m.ob.). Five young Am. Crane was reported from n.e. Illinois Sept. 18-Nov. 5 with a max•- Wigeon accompanied a female at Willow Slough, Ia., Aug. 7-18, mum of 1030at FlossmoorOct. 3 (PHu) while Kentucky reportsNov providing a secondbreeding record for that state (BW). 5-28 included several flocks of 100-350 at Louisville Nov 14-16 Diving ducks generally appearedin better numbersthan last year. (BPB). Extralimital reports were limited to six in w. Kentucky at but Canvasbacks remained scarce. An early Bufflehead returned to Ballard W.M.A., Oct. 19 (TY), sevenat Rebel's Cove W.M.A, Mo, Horseshoe L., Ill., Oct. 8 (JEa). Oldsquaw were scarce with a Nov. 16 (JW) and an exceptional300 roostingat Indian L., O dunng maximum of 30 along L. Michigan, none along L. Erie and only 6 mid-November(fide JF). Rails were alsoscarce. Only one King Rml November inland sightingsS to Alton Ill./Mo. Single Harlequin was reported, few Virginias were observed and the Sora maximum Ducks were discoveredat 2 L. Erie and 3 L. Michigan locationsOct. was 20. A Yellow Rail was briefly observed at Urbana, Ill., Sept 29 16-Nov. 21 (?m.ob.). The scoter flight was disappointing.Up to 14 (?RCh). An imm. Purple Gallinule was found in 's.w. Cook, I11, Oct White-wingeds were observed along the Great Lakes beginningwith 30; it subsequentlydied in captivity(*PD). CommonGallinules were an early migrant at Chicago Sept. 15 (JL), while 1-4 appearedat 5 fairly numerouswith Septembermaxima of 42 at L. Calumet, Ill (JL) inland sites in Iowa, Ohio and Illinois. Similar numbers of Surf and and 35 at Gary, Ind. (SJ). They lingered until Nov. 9 in Fulton, Ill Black scoterswere reported from the Great Lakes. Inland reports (LP, m.ob.). November Am. Coot concentrationsof 2600 in Pulaskt were restrictedto 3 sightingsof 1-2 Surfsin Indiana and Illinois and 7 (JE) and 2000 at L. Pewee (JHa) were noteworthy for Kentucky sightingsof 1-4 Blacks in Illinois and Ohio plus four at Louisville Nov. 22 (?BPB). Red-breastedMergansers were numerousat inlandreser- SHOREBIRDS -- As usual, commentson the shorebirdmigration voirs and along the Great Lakes where the L. Erie staging areas varied from poor to excellent dependingon local habitat conditions supportednumbers well in excessof 100,000during November. This fall's flight was fairly typical with few noteworthy concentra- tions and many reports beyond normal departuredates. A Semipal- HAWKS -- Except for an impressiveGoshawk movement, this mated Plover lingeredthrough Nov. 2 at Cleveland(M). SinglePiping fall's hawk migrationwas unremarkable.The few noteworthyflights Plovers were noted at 7 locations in Illinois, Iowa and Ohio Aug 14-

186 American Birds, March-April 1983 Sept. 6 with an exceptionallylate bird in LaSalle, I11.,Nov. 13 (LA). L. Erie where the maximum daily count was 20. One at L. St. Mary's, Several flocks of 100-150 Am. Golden Plovers were reported while O., Nov. 7 was late (tJSh). Northern Phalaropes were again fairly Black-bellied Plovers were widespread in groups of 20 or fewer. A numerouswith a L. Erie maximum of 13 at Oregon Sept. 17 (CH) maximum of nine Ruddy Turnstones was noted along L. Erie into while 1-3 were reported f•om I l inland sites in Ohio, Iowa and early November while scattered singleswere found elsewhere. The Illinois. largest concentration of Corn. Snipe was 48. Whimbrels were re- strictedto the Great Lakes with 7 L. Erie and 4 L. Michigan reports JAEGERS THROUGH ALCIDS -- An imm. PomarineJaeger was Aug. 7-Sept. 26. Numbers peaked during mid-Septemberwith 22 at thoroughly documented from L. Carlyle, Ill., Nov. 18-30 {BR, tRG, Chicago (JL) and five at Oregon, O. (CH). Upland Sandpiperswere m.ob.). At least three different Parasitic Jaegerswere noted along recordedthrough Sept. 16with a maximumof 17in Knox, Ind., Aug. 8 L. Erie Sept. 27-Nov. 13 (tm.ob.) and one was observedat I.B.S.P., (DJ). A late Solitary Sandpiperappeared at Gary, Ind., Oct. 23 (SJ). Oct. 2 (JN et al.) Four additional unidentifiedjaegers were reported Willets were more numerous than last year with 12 reports from all including one at E. Alton, Ill., Nov. 2 {BR et aLL Glaucous Gulls statesAug. 3-Sept. 14. Red Knots were only reportedfrom Ohio and returned to the Great Lakes Nov. 12 while inland singlesappeared in Illinois with 1-4 along the Great Lakes through Sept. 26 and scattered Buchanan, Nov. 15 {tL), Spfld., Nov. 27 (H) and Schuyler, Ill., Dec. inland singles including one at L. St. Mary's, O., Oct. 23 (CM, JHn). 4 (RCh). A Great Black-backedGull at Michigan City, Ind., Aug. 2 I A Purple Sandpiper was found at Chicago Nov. 7 (JL) and three (*KB et al.) provided the only acceptable report away from L. Erie. appeared at Huron, O., Nov. 24-25 (JP et aLL Normally an un- Now regular there, at least sevendifferent Lesser Black-backedGulls common or rare fall migrant, White-rumped Sandpiperwas widely were discovered along L. Erie; one Oct. 14, the remainder during distributed with reports of 1-10 from all states. Singles lingered November (m.ob.). Thayer's Gulls were documented from 3 Great through Nov. l0 at Louisville (BPB), Nov. 15 at Metzger Marsh Lakes locations Oct. 22-Nov. 29 and an immature was studied at W.M.A., O. (JP) and Nov. 26 at Waukegan, Ill. (tRB). Baird's E. Alton, Ill., Nov. 3-6 (tRG, m.ob.). Repeating 1981, an ad. Califor- Sandpiperswere equally numerouswith a maximumof I I in Dickin- nia Gull was discovered at E. Alton, Ill., Oct. 31 {*RG, ?PS}. Between son, la. (DH). Several Baird's were reported to have lingered as late 1000-2000+ Ring-billed Gulls occupied lakes in Iowa and w. Ken- as Nov. 21. Since they are not known to be late migrantsand should tucky after Oct. 31. The only Black-headedGull was encounteredat be in winter plumageby then, November Baird's sightingsshould be Lorain, O., Sept. 2 ($JP) while singleLaughing Gulls were found at documented. Dunlin were numerous with 1000 at Ottawa N.W.R., Madison, II1., Sept. 17 (BR), Starve l., O., Sept. 26 (•J eta/.} and O., Nov. 7 and many reports of 100-400. Long-billed Dowitchers are Spfld., Sept. 27-30 (H). Franklin's Gulls invaded the e. stateswith 88 proving to be fairly common Great Lakes migrantswith maxima of at L. Chautauqua, Ill., Oct. 31 (TPul plus Oct. 20 sightingsof 24 at ll0 at Metzger Marsh W.M.A., O., Oct. 12 (TL) and 45 at Chicago (PC, HR'), 23 at Spfld. {H} and 20 at L. Waveland, Ind. L. Calumet, Ill., Oct. l0 (JL). Up to six were reportedfrom scattered (?AB). Between 5-12 were reported from 3 additional locations Oct. inland locations with a late migrant at C.O.N.W.R., Nov. 23 (JR). 17-31 e. to C.J. Brown Res.. O. (CM et aLL As many as four Little Stilt Sandpiperswere also numerouswith a Great Lakes peak of 157 Gulls were scatteredalong L. Erie after Sept. 22. Single Black-legged at Winous Pt., Ottawa, 0., Aug. 9 (JP et al.) and 4 inland reports of 35- Kittiwakes were reported from 2 L. Erie and 2 L. Michigan locations 68; many lingered into late October. Fifty W. Sandpipersat Hoover Oct. 22-Nov. 27 (*m.ob.) and one appearedinland at E. Alton. Ill., Res., O., Sept. 18 compriseda noteworthy inland concentration(J). Oct. 29 (*RG). Five Sabine's Gulls along the Great Lakes Sept. 18- Smaller numbers were scattered across all states with late birds at Nov. 13 representeda good fall flight (?m.ob.). Alum Creek Res., O., Nov. 14 (JM) and two at Green River L., Ky., Terns were generally scarce along L. Michigan while L. Erie Nov. 28 (?JE). Buff-breastedSandpipers were widespreadin Ohio maxima included400 Forster's and severalgroups of 1000-3000Corn. but scarceelsewhere; as many as nine were observedAug. 25-Oct. I. Terns during late August and early September. A Forster's Tern at Merom power plant Nov. 21 was late {DJ}. One or two Least Terns were reportedfrom 6 sitesin all statesexcept Ohio and Missouri July 30-Sept.6. CaspianTerns were numerousalong the Great Lakeswith a maximum of 228 at Huron, O. (TL) and lingered through Nov. 5 along L. Erie. Smaller numbers appeared inland including 50 at Saylorville Res., la., Sept. 18 (RL). Black Terns were scarceexcept at Cleveland where 600-1000were presentduring mid-Augustand one lingered through Oct. 31 (?RH et all. An Ancient Murrelet was thoroughly studied and photographedat Evanston Nov. 16-21, pro- viding a second record for Illinois (*GR. m.ob.. ph.L

DOVES THROUGH WOODPECKERS -- A Ground Dove was briefly observed at Brazil, Ind., Aug. 21 {•-AB), providing a third sightingfor that state. Cuckoos lingeredat many areas. Latest of four November Yellow-billeds was a freshly dead bird found at Chicago Nov. 22 (*PC) while Black-billeds remained through Oct. 31 at Carbondale, Ill. (KM}. A Groove-billed Ani at Chicago Sept. 24-25 (tJL) providedthis fall's only sighting.Barn Owl reportsincluded an injured bird at Dearborn, Mo., Nov. 5 and I-2 at Urbana, Mo., into October (GT et al.), Stockton, Mo., Oct. 25 (JW) and Chicago Nov. 25 + (AA). Snowy Owls were scarce with only 3 sightings from Ruff, Fremont Co., la., Sept. 11, 1982. Photo/B.J. Rose. Illinois, Indiana and Ohio Nov. 26-30. Two ad. Burrowing Owls were observed with three young at Sioux Center, la., Aug. 2 (•'DH) and a Between 1-3Marbled Godwitsappeared along L. Erie throughOct. migrantwas discoveredin a N. KansasCity warehouseSept. 29 (fide 14and appeared at singlelocations in Iowa, Illinoisand Indiana Aug. JO). Other migrantowls were alsoscarce. Only 1-2Long-eareds were 15-Oct. 5. As many as 13 HudsonianGodwits were observedalong found at 5 locations, I-8 Short-eareds at 12 sites and 1-2 Saw-whets at w. L. Erie throughOct. 27 while 1-3were encounteredat 3 Illinoisand 6 locations; none were observed in Kentucky. Unusual in n.w. 2 inland Ohio sites Aug. 8-Sept. 26. A Ruff near Tabor Sept. 8-12 Missouri, a Chuck-will's-widow was heard calling in Holt Aug. 6 (L). provideda secondrecord for Iowa(?RS, m.ob., ph.). Along the Great A road-killed Whip-poor-will in Tippecanoe, Ind., Oct. 3 was late Lakes, Sanderlingspeaked with 53 at HeadlandsS.P., O. (TL). They (DA). Noteworthy Corn. Nighthawk concentrationsconsisted of 788 alsolingered fairly late with Nov. 13sightings from Chicago(JL) and and 2430 at Danville, IlL, Aug. 30-31 (J & ME) and 1350at Chicago Brookville Res., Ind. (TP). A total of 19 Am. Avocet sightingsfrom all Sept. 13 (AA). One at Louisville Nov. l I was extraordinary (HF). stateswas rather high. The largestflockssixteen--was in St. Louis, Chimney Swifts were abundant, especiallyin Ohio and Illinois where Mo., Aug. 25 (P & PHI while two at LouisvilleNov. 13was the latest several flocks of 1000-1500were reported. The largestreported Ruby- report(DN et aLL An early Red Phalaropereturned to Cleveland throated Hummingbird concentrationwas 13, the latest sightingsOct. Sept. 3-8 (M). Singlesappeared at 3 other L. Erie locationsthrough 16 in Missouri and Indiana. "Red-shafted" Flickers were observed at Nov. 21 andinland at Greenhills,O., Sept.25 (tNW) andSpfld., Sept. Willow Slough, la., Oct. 20 (BW) and Springfield, Mo., Oct. l0 19 & Oct. 3 (?H). Wilson's Phalaropes were scarce except along (m.ob.). A Pileated Woodpecker near St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 27-Oct.

Volume37, Number 2 187 5 was unusualtn n.w. Missouri(fide LG). Red-headedWoodpeckers VIREOS, WARBLERS -- A strongcold front during late August received mixed reports. While 204 were observedalong the Chariton triggeredan early start to the warbler migration. However, the mild R., Ia., Oct. 2 (RC), they largelydisappeared from n. andc. Iowa after autumninduced many speciesto linger later than normal. Many local early October. A Black-backedThree-toed Woodpecker was studied "waves" produceda number of noteworthyconcentrations. A late in Porter, Ind., Nov. 13 (tCF). White-eyedVireo was reportedfrom ClevelandNov. 17 (•;M). Small numbers of Bell's Vireos were noted including three in Ohio Aug 9- FLYCATCHERS, SWALLOWS -- The E. Kingbird migration Sept. 21 U;m.ob.). Lingering Solitary Vireos remained at Dayton was disappointingexcept for 35 at Merom powerplant Aug. 29 (DJ). Nov. 3 (CM) while two at Ames, Is., Oct. 27 includedone of the w One lingered through Oct. I at Rolling Prairie, Ind. (fide MR). race plumbeus (•;PM). A Red-eyedVireo lingeredthrough Oct. 30 at Western Kingbirds wandered E to Indian Hill, O., Aug. 13 U:FR), Kelly's I., O. (JP, J) as did a Black-and-white Warbler at Lacey- Jacksonville, II1., Aug. 29 (RR, m.ob.), Indiana Dunes Nat'l Keosauqua S.P., Ia. (JSa). Few Golden-wingedWarblers were ob- Lakeshore,Ind., Aug. 29 (tJWh) and Sept. 11(?KB) and Spfld.,Nov. served although one remained at Louisville Oct. 8 (BPB). Single 29-30 (•:H). Scissor-tailedFlycatchers "invaded" Illinois with singles Brewster's hybrids were discoveredat IndianapolisAug. 6 (fide BG) at Belleville Sept. 5-9 (TF, m.ob.), Quincy Oct. 10 (?A & RR) and and GeorgeWyth S.P., Ia., Sept. 11 (FM, RM). TennesseeWarblers L. Clinton Oct. 12 U:T & PPu). In Missouri, a migrantflock of 100was were numerous with 206 banded at Tinley P., Ill., Aug. 30-Sept 11 observednear Republic Oct. 3 (JDo) and one remained at Stockton (KBa) and late migrantsat Louisville (BPB) and Evanston, Ill., Oct Oct. 20 (JW). A late Great CrestedFlycatcher lingeredat Headlands 30 (DJo). An early Orange-crownedWarbler returned to Chicago S.P., O. throughOct. 23 U:RH et al.). A Say'sPhoebe was thoroughly Aug. 28 (PC, HR). More than normal were reported with the latest studied at I.B.S.P., Sept. 25-26 (•:JR, •:JL, m.ob.). Empidonax Nov. 23 at Spfld. (H). NashvilleWarblers were also numerouswith flycatcherswere generallyscarce; only a few Yellow-belliedswere 328 at Ames Sept. 5-Oct. 13 (PM) and many late migrantsincluding reportedand Leastswere foundin very low numbers.Single Alder one at Monmouth, II1., Nov. 10 (LM). Flycatchers were identifiedat Forney L., Ia., Aug. 17 (TB, BPa) and CapeMay Warblerswere ratherscarce although there were 2 Iowa HeadlandsS.P., O., Sept. 11 (J). All late wood peweesshould be sightingsSept. 26-Oct. 3. Black-throatedBlue Warblers "invaded" closely scrutinizedand not assumedto be Easterns. While E. Wood Iowa with 8 observationsAug. 31-Oct. 2 including the state's first Peweeswere identifiedat Spfld., Oct. 27 (H) and Greene, 0., Oct. 21 specimensrecovered at the Alleman TV tower Sept. 14 (JD, JS) (J), a singingWestern Wood Peweewas heard at Spfld, Oct. 8 (?H). A They were also reported from 2 Missouri locations including two very late undeterminedwood pewee was at Brookville Res., Ind., specimensfrom the St. Louis area Oct. 6 (fide RK). Remarkablylate Nov. 13. Olive-sidedFlycatchers appeared in all statesAug. l-Sept. Black-throated Green Warblers lingered through Nov. 21 at In- 29. dianapolis(fide CK) and Riverdale, Ill. (WM). Several Yellow- Tree Swallows congregatedin s.w. Indiana with 6000 on Oct. 17 throatedWarblers wanderedN of their normalrange with one photo- and lingered through Nov. 21 at Merom power plant (DJ). Bank graphed at Seymour, Ia., Sept. 11 (C & DS), and one late at a Swallows were scarce except for 4000+ at Winous Pt., O., during Franklin, Ind., feeder Nov. 27 (?BG). A Pine Warbler was late at early August (JP et al.). A large swallow concentrationat S.C.R., Urbana, Ill., Dec. 5 (RCh). An early Palm Warbler returned to Sept. 18 included5000 Rough-winged(L) while one lingereduntil Louisville Aug. 29 (S); Chicago maxima included 380 on Oct. I (JL) Oct. 31 in Alexander, I11.(JR). An estimated 2500 Barn Swallows and220 on Sept. 24 (IV). Other late warblersincluded an Ovenbirdat were presentat S.C.R., Sept. 18(L). They lingeredinto Novemberat Chicago Nov. 6 (HR) and a Kentucky at Columbus, O., Oct. 10 (TT) 4 locations with the latest in Steuben, Ind., Nov. 13 (JHW, SS). Few Connecticut Warblers were reported while Mournings were Largest reportedPurple Martin roostscomprised 10,000 at Louisville widespreadwith 18 bandedat ChicagoAug. 17-Sept.6 (SP). A late Aug. 3 (DN) and Waukegan, Ill., Aug. 10-22 (JN) plus 2000 at single Canada Warbler was noted at Spfld., Oct. 15 (H). sites in Missouri and Indiana.

CORVIDS THROUGH SHRIKES -- Late Fish Crows included 14 BLACKBIRDS THROUGH CROSSBILLS -- Single W Meadowlarks in Indiana at Porter Aug. 24 (SJ) and Knox Nov. 7 (D J) at ColumbusFerry, Ky., Sept.25 (DC, RMo) andfive at GraniteCity, were noteworthy as were extralimital Yellow-headed Blackbirdsat II1., Sept. 30 (RG, SR). Black-cappedChickadee exhibited no S Dayton Aug. 12 (fide CM), Spfld., Aug. 16 (H), Huron, O., Sept 19 movement this fall and Red-breasted Nuthatch was scarce. Except (CH) and Merom power plant Oct. 24 (D J). An extralimital Brewer's for early migrantsat Vermilion,Ill., Aug. 17 (JSm) and Oxford, O., Blackbird wanderedE to Louisville Oct. 25 (BPB). Missouriflocks of Aug. 21 (TP), most reportsconsisted of 1-4 duringlate Septemberand 1000at Duck Creek W.M.A., Oct. 23 (WR et al.) and 200 at Tabervllle October. House Wrens lingeredinto November in Illinois and Ken- Prairie Nov. 16 (Let al.) were noteworthy. A WesternTanager was tucky while Winter Wrens appearedin improvednumbers at many studiedat East Harbor S.P., O., Nov. 20 providingone of few records localities.Not normallyconsidered a migratoryspecies, two Carolina for Ohio (?JP). Summer Tanagers wandered N with three at Lacey- Wrens were observed in migration along L. Michigan Oct. I (JL). KeosauquaS.P., Ia., Sept. 18 (JSa)and one at Davenport,Ia., Oct 7 Improved numbersat severalareas included the first n.w. Missouri (P) while a late bird remainedat Spfld., until Oct. 21 (H). observations in 4 years. Short-billed Marsh Wrens were widely A Black-headed Grosbeakbriefly visited a feeder near Elkhart, Ia, encounteredin all states with the latest of 5 November reports at Nov. 23 U:DM). Blue Grosbeaks lingered through Oct. 3 near C.O.N.W.R., Nov. 22 (JR). While traditionally an erratic nester, Amazonia, Mo. (L) and Sept. 27 at Eubank, KY. (JE) while Indigo recently-fledgedShort-billeds at Mark Twain N.W.R., II1., Oct. 2 Buntingsat Elizabethtown, Ky., Nov. 22 (fide BM) and L. Carlyle, were late (BR et al.). II1., Nov. 21 (BR) were quite late. A d Painted Bunting lacking The only Varied Thrush was noted at Crystal L., II1., Nov. 21-23 details, was reported n.e. of its normal Missouri range at Hannibal (DF et al.). Althoughlarge numbersof nightmigrant thrushes were Aug. 5 (?AAI). A late Dickcisselwas reportedfrom Macomb, Ill, heard through mid-October, most thrusheswere scarceand locally Dec. 11 (EFr). After 2 years with good finch movements,this fall's distributed on the ground. Chicago maxima of 60 Hermits and 48 flight was virtually nonexistent.Evening Grosbeaks appeared at only Swainson'swere exemplary.Late reportsincluded a Wood Thrushin singlelocations in Ohio and Indiana. Purple Finches were scarcein Ottawa, 0., Oct. 22 (JP) and Swainson'sat ChicagoOct. 29 many areas; "fair" numberswere noted in Ohio and Indiana dunng HR). Eastern Bluebirdscontinued to improve in most areas. Both October where the largest flocks consistedof 25 or fewer. House kinglets stagedexcellent migrations. An early Golden-crownedre- Finch continuedto expandwith birds appearingin w. Kentucky at turned to Franklin, Ind., Sept. 3 (BG); they were widespreadduring Murray Sept. 20-26 (CP) while Illinois reports included 1-3 at 2 October with 120 at Chicago Oct. 2 (JL). Ruby-crowneds were Chicagoarea sitesAug. 29-Sept.5 (JL, SP) and one at Spfld. (H) Pine equallynumerous with an early migrantat Dayton, O., Sept.5 (B & Siskinswere also scarce;1-13 were reportedfrom 12 sitesin all states CB) and500 + at Ames, Ia., Sept. 15-Oct.27 (PM). Water Pipitswere exceptIllinois, mostlyduring November. The only crossbillreports widespread in low numbers, the largest flock was only 110. A came from Illinois and Ohio where 1-3 Reds were discoveredat single Sprague's Pipit was observed at Spfld., Oct. 30 (?H). Cedar locations Oct. 14-Nov. 10. Waxwingswere numerousin most areasfrom late Augustthrough early November. Early N. Shrikesreturned to I.B.S.P., Oct. 28 (JN) and Beverly Shores,Ind., Oct. 30 (KB). Five additionalshrikes were SPARROWS THROUGH SNOW BUNTING -- Sparrows gener- reported from Iowa, Illinois and Indiana during November. Few ally appearedin normal-to-goodnumbers in most areas. The only LoggerheadShrikes were notedaway from traditionalareas with only noteworthySavannah Sparrow report was of 65 at DoolittlePrame, 5 sightingsfrom Ohio and 2 from n. and c. Illinois duringthe period. Ia., Oct. 30 (JS). Le Conte'sSparrows were well reportedwith 1-14at

188 American Birds, March-April 1983 5 Iowa locations, !-8 at 10 Illinois sites, 3 Missouri reports and 2 CONTRIBUTORS -- (Subregional editors names in boldface;, observations from s.w. Indiana including 19 at Merom power plant contributors are requested to send their reports to them.) Major Oct. 17 (DJ). The fall migration of Henslow's Sparrows is poorly contributors: (H) Dave Bohlen, (J) Bruce Peterjohn (Ohio), (K) understood.Three reports from Ohio and Indiana Oct. 3-24 and one at Vernon Kleen (Illinois), (L) Floyd Lawhon, (M) William Klamm, (P) Horseshoe L., Ill., Nov. 1-2 (RG) may be indicative of its movement Pete Petersen, (S) Anne Stamm (Kentucky), (T) Tom Kent (Iowa), through the n. states. One or two Sharp-tailedSparrows were dis- (W) Art Wiseman. Other observers and reporters included: A. All- covered at 8 locationsin Ohio, Missouri, Indiana and Illinois Sept. 19- mon (AAI), A. Anderson (AA), D. Arvin, L. Augustine, S. Bailey, Oct. 24. Early Tree Sparrows returned to Chicago Oct. ! (JL). B. Barrett, K. Bartel (KBa), B. & C. Berry, R. Biss, T. Bray, Chipping Sparrows were common in many areas: latest at Spfld.. K. Brock (KB), A. Bruner, R. Chapel (RCh), B. Chato. P. Clyne. Nov. 19 (H). Clay-colored and Harris' sparrows wandered E to D. Coskren, R. Cummins (RC), R. Danley, S. Dilks, J. Dinsmore Illinois with single Clay-coloreds on 5 dates Sept. 9-Oct. 10 and (JD), J. Dobbs (JDo), P. Dring, J. Fades (JEa), J. & M. Easterday, Harris' at 2 locations during November. White-crowned Sparrows J. Elmore (JE), R. Erickson. E. Fawks (EF), C. Fields, T. Fink, were scarce while a strong White-throated Sparrow movement in- H. Fisher, D. Fiske, E. Franks (EFr), J. Fry, J. Gallagher (JG), cludeda numberof reportsof 150-250birds. Fox Sparrowsappeared L. Galloway, B. Gill, R. Goetz (RG), W. Goodge, J. Greenberg(JGr), in better numberswith a maximum of 39 at ChicagoOct. 21 (HR. PC). R. Guffey (RGu), J. Hancock (JHa), R. Hannikman, J. Hansen (JH). Lincoln's Sparrows were observed in fair numbers, the largest re- D. Hart, P. Harris (PHa), L. Harrison, J. Haw (JHw), J. Hickman ported concentration was 28 at Kansas City (KH), and lingered (JHn), K. Hobbs, P. & P. Hobson, C. Hocevar, P. Hughes (PHu), through Nov. 30 near St. Joseph, Mo. (L). Lapland Longspurs S. Jackson, D. Johnson (DJo), D. Jones (DJ). Charles Keller (In- returned to I.B.S.P., Sept. 26 (AA) and the other states during diana), P. Kittie, B. Knickmeyer, R. Korotev, J. Landing, October. Hocks of 100-200 were scattered across most states while R. Laubach, T. LePage, B. Lewis, W. Marcisz, P. Martsching, the largestgroups contained 400-1000 at Lawrenceville, Ill., Nov. 3- C. Mathena, J. McCormac, L. McKeown, K. McMullen. B. Moats 30 (LH) and 700 at Bismark, Ill., Nov. 14 (SB) and in Andrew, Mo., (BMo), B. Monroe (BM), F. Moore, R. Morris (RMo), D. Mosman, duringNovember (L). Normally unreportedduring autumn, Smith's M. Musgrove, R. Myers (RM), J. Neal, D. Noonan, B. O'Brien, Longspurswere discoveredat 3 Missouri locationswith 30 in Vernon D. Overacker, J. Overton. B. & L. Padelford {B & LPa). B. Palmer- and six at Taberville Prairie Nov. 16 (Let al.) and one in St. Charles Ball (BPB), S. Patti, C. Peterson, T. Peterson, J. Pogacnik, L. Prin- Nov. 13 (SD et al.). One in Knox Nov. 7 was unusual in Indiana (DJ). cen, T. & P. Pucelik (T & Pu), A. & R. Rakers, R. Randall, Snow Buntingsreturned to L. Erie Oct. 5 althoughthey were first F. Renfrow, W. Reeves, M. Riemenschneider, J. Robinson, noted in other n. areas after Oct. 15; no large concentrations were G. Rosenband, B. Rudden, S. Russell, H. Rylaarsdam, J. Sandrock reported. (JSa), S. Schacht, H. Schanda, J. Schaufenbuel(JS), C. & D. Scott, J. Shrader (JSh), R. Silcock (RS), Jim Smith (JSm), John Smith {JoS), UNCORROBORATED REPORTS -- The following sightings P. Snetsinger,F. Stamm, R. Starr (RSt), T. Staudt, B. Stehling,J. & were not satisfactorilydocumented but may be valid: GlossyIbis at C. Surman, T. Thomson, R. Thornburg, G. Tracey, F. Van Huffel, Schell-OsageW.M.A., Mo., Aug. 23. White Ibis near Columbia. I. Venetos, N. Walker, T. Ward, J. White ½JWh). D. Williams, Mo., duringAugust and House Finch at OsageBeach, Mo., Oct. 16. B. Wilson, Jim Wilson (JW) (Missouri), T. Young. In addition, many personswho couldnot be individuallyacknowledged submitted notes CORRIGENDUM -- The reportof a LaughingGull at MichiganCity, to the various sub-regionalreports.---BRUCE G. PETERJOHN, 105- Ind., Sept. 17, 1977 (AB 32: 213) shouldbe deleted. K E. TiconderogaDr., Westerviile, Ohio 43081.

CENTRAL SOUTHERN REGION /Robert D. Purrington ßFayetteville NashVille It was a fall without important weather features, and again there wasessentially no tropicalweather on thecoast (tropical storm Chris FortSmith T E N N. did affect north Louisiana and Arkansasafter makinglandfall near the A R K. Lonak, 1 Louisiana-Texasborder). After an extremely wet July, the early fall was dry and the later fall ratherwet. Novemberwas mild and even j Refuge Decemberwas to bringlittle frigid air to the Region.While shorebird- Rosedale ingwas excellent in Augustand September highlightedby a Ruff in I Birn•ngham Mississippiand records of thethree species of phalaropes,passefine MISS. • ALA. birdingwas generallyunimpressive throughout the fall. Exceptions J Morion includeda heavymigration August 30, notedprincipally in northwest- ßShreveport ßJackson j Montgeomery ern Florida, a large-scaleraptor movementSeptember 24-25 over muchof the Region,heavy "fall-outs"following fronts of October 12 Natchitoches and 16, and an invasion of Brown Creepers and Golden-crowned Kinglets in southwesternLouisiana October 22-24 following the False fronts of October 21 and 22. These frontsbrought the first large-scale influx of wintering speciesand the associatedwesterly and south- westerlyair flow was apparentlyresponsible for a numberof records Island of western vagrants. There were at least six separate records of White-tailed Kites G U L • totallinga minimumof eightindividuals; the speciesis showingclear M E.:X t c.Q signsof the predictedexpansion into the Region, following Louisiana records in 1976, 1977, and 1979. Peregrine Falcons were seen in the Black-throated Gray Warblers from Louisiana, Swainson'sHawks in best numbersin many years, especiallyin Louisiana. northwestern Florida and Louisiana. As usual, western vagrantscaused excitement in many coastal Purple Finches appeared in numbers early with American areas, yet on balance the seasonwas at best normal, with most Goldfinches, but their numbers decfined rapidly. recordsbeing of Groove-billedAnis, Western Kingbirds, Scissor- In the text following, placenames in italicsare countiesor parishes. tailed Flycatchers.Mentioned below, however, are Williamson's Sapsucker,Ash-throated Flycatchers, Western Wood Pewee, and LOONS THROUGH FRIGATEBIRDS -- Red-throated Loons

Volume37, Number 2 189 now occur almostannually in Alabama, one at Alabama Pt, Baldwtn DIURNAL RAPTORS-- White-tafiedKites were reportedfrom Nov. 20 (DC, DD, OF) was early. Very early at Hattiesburg, Miss., Louisiana,Mississippi and AlabamaOct. 15-Nov. 30. There were at was an Eared Grebe Aug. 29 (LG, TG); many were presentall fall. A least3 sightingsin Louisiana,all of pairsof birds:Oct. 15-17in Potnt count of 1665White Pelicansin Alabama'sTensaw delta Nov. 7 (MB) Coupee,(NS), near Vidalia Nov. 21 (EG), and near Homewood, was impressive,while at GrandIsle, La., numbersdeclined rapidly CalcasieuNov. 20 (JW). There were 4 previousrecords for Louisi- from a count of 2000 in late June, so that by Aug. I there were only ana. Two or three individualswere seenby many observersm three seen. Double-crestedCormorants were reportedin unusually Hancock,Miss., Oct. 27-Nov.30 (JT, EJ et al.), for the firstMissis- large numbers in October and November from a variety of inland sippirecord. Finally, a bird was seenby manyobservers at Ft localities,including 60 at Noxubee N.W.R., Miss. and 150at Benton, MorganNov. 20 (VBF, m.ob.)the 3rdAlabama record. Reports of Ark. Numbersalong the coastwere aboutnormal, or perhapsdown Accipiterswere clearly not representative,so that no conclusionsare slightly.A singleAnhinga at PineBluff, Ark., Nov. 6 waswell n. of its possibleabout population trends. Nonetheless, counts of 175Sharp- usualrange and only the 2nd record in 10 years. There were several shinnedand 40 Cooper'shawks at Ft. MorganOct. 14(DC) wereof latefall recordson the Mississippi gulf coast (JT). Latest ever for s.e. interest.A •?Cooper's Hawk at Logtown,Hancock, Miss., Aug 28 Louisiana in fall was a MagnificentFrigatebird soaringwith Turkey (JT) likely was a bird that bred nearby.Toups summarized39 Vultures at Venice Nov. 21 (MM, RDP). observationsof Red-tailedHawks andjudged numbers to be down slightly.The frontal incursionof Sept. 22-23produced the season's HERONS THROUGH SPOONBILLS -- The only "Great White" heaviestmovements of Broad-wingedHawks: 258 in Chicot,Ark, Heron reported was at Dauphin I., Sept. 22 (GJ, CB, PB). Cattle the24th (NH), and1460 seen a daylater over Louisville, Miss. (SCS) Egrets continueto expandtheir rangein Arkansasas evidencedby up inabout 2 hours.Cooley counted 400 passing over Ft. MorganOct 14 to 220 in Washington Aug. 6-Sept. 23 (JN, TH et al.); 2056 were and128 were seen over nearby St. Joe S.P., Oct 17(SS, B HS). Cooley had a Swainson'sHawk at Ft. MorganOct. 14 and one was at the counted at Eufala N.W.R., Ala., Oct. 2 (MB). The dispersal of Reddish Egrets along the Gulf Coast led to frequent records in BonnetCarre Spillway Nov. 5 (RS). Extremelyearly was a Rough- Harrison, Miss., Augustto October, while a high countof eightwas leggedHawk seenfrom the state capitol building in BatonRouge Oct 8 (VY, PM). Two were seenin Tangipahoa,La., on 3 occasions reachedat DauphinI., Sept. 4 (MB). Two at New OrleansAug. 6-Oct. 10 (DM, RDP) established only the third record for this inland duringlate October(IW, HW). Two GoldenEagles were reported, location. A LouisianaHeron well inlandnear Plaquemines,La., Nov. bothimmatures: Oct. 10at Gulf Shores,Ala. (J & LGo), andone in 14(RM) was unexpected,especially so late. AlthoughToups thought Benton, Ark., Oct. 14 (JN, BSa, MG). At least 7 reportsof Bald Eagleswere received,including activities at the White Kitchen, La, Yellow-crowned Night Herons were at below-normal numbers in Jackson,Miss., the 30 at Noxubee N.W.R., duringSeptember (SCS) nest and a new site in Harrison, Miss. The reportswere of ten was a high count. There were never more than two Wood Storks at individuals(4 ad., 6 imm.).There were reports of at least60 Ospreys, Noxubee duringthe fall, and three over JacksonOct. 11were Toup's includinga highof 22 at L. Millwood,Ark. (CM et al.) duringthe first for that area of Mississippi.The only report from Arkansaswas period. One Aug. 17 there representedthe first August record of 38 in Howard Sept. 19 (CM). Two imm. White Ibises in Lonoke, PeregrineFalcons had a banner season,especially in Louisiana Ark., Sept. 15 (RC) were unusuallyfar inland, and 45, all immatures whereat least 23 of the 45_+records originated. These sightings included the return of the bird that wintered in the New Orleans Sept. I at Noxubee N.W.R., represented a high number for n. Mississippi.There were 4 inland recordsof RoseateSpoonbills from central businessdistrict last year (fide MBr). Maximum number reported was seven at Ft. Morgan Oct. 14 (DC), after a frontal Louisiana,including six at MonroeSept. 13-14(DK), presumablya result of tropical storm Chris which passedover Monroe on the 12th. passage.A party at Grand Isle, La., Oct. 16-17had the unpleasant One at Indigo I. Research Sta., near PlaqueminesSept. 18 (RM) as experienceof seeingone of two Peregrinesthey werewatching shot well as two Sept. 25-Oct. 1 at the BonnetCarre Spillway(MAy, RS, by dovehunters (SW)! Merlins also attracted attention, resulting in at MW), may have had a similar origin. Another was at Baton Rouge least13 reports Sept. 14-Nov.30. Most recordswere of singlebirds Oct. 9 (E & EB, GS). withthe dramatic exception of thoseof Cooleyat Ft. MorganOct 14 On thatdate he estimated that Merlins were flying past his observing siteat the rate of 150/hour,in groupsof 5 and6, overa periodof 4 WATERFOWL -- Fifteen Canada Geese were seen as early as hours!Such a numberof Merlins,which according to Cooleytotalled Aug. 17at Fayetteville,Ark., and750 were at EufalaN.W.R., Nov. 1500Oct. 14 alone, soundsquite incredible!The highcount of Am 13(MB). At least 13were at Delta N.W.R., which now only getsvery Kestrelswas Oct. 16at St. JoeS.P., wherethe Bay CountyAud. Soc few, in early November(SH, fide RDP). As of the endof the period, tallied 202 (SS, BHS, m.ob.). Wheeler Ref., had 19,500Canada Geese and 1000_+Snows. Ducks were estimatedat 26,000.A flock of 27 White-frontedGeese Oct. 16at St. Joe S.P. (SS) was probably a Florida maximum. Thirty Snow RAILS THROUGH TERNS -- Especially cooperative was a Geese (blue-morph) over Hancock, Miss., Oct. 2 (JT) were the Black Rail at Alabama Pt., Ala., which was seenSept. 27 (OF) and on earliestever there; severalwere seenthe next day at Grand Isle, La. the succeeding3 days by 3 observers.It was surmisedthat the (RDP, MM). The first recordfor Arkansasof the Biack-beiliedWhis- approachingspring tides of the first week in Octoberbegan to floodits tling Duck was establishedwhen five immatureswere seenat L. tidal pool, inducingit to depart.A countof 50 + Corn.Gallinule s Nov Millwood, Hempstead Sept. 3 (CM). Two Ruddy Shelducks,likely 9 in Hancock, Miss., was a local maximum, while one inland at Cross escapes[one of themost widespread aviary species--Ed.] but show- L., near Shreveport,La., Nov. 13(CNM, JM) wasunusual. A Yellow ing no signsof havingbeen captive were seenat WheelerN.W.R., Rail, presumablymigrating, was flushedat New Orleans' Lakefront Ala., Nov. 27 (BG, GJ, HK, JF, MS, m.ob.). Early arrivingducks Airport Nov. 8 (TB). Because Am. Oystercatchersare found almost included(all in Mobile, Ala., unlessotherwise specified) Gadwall, exclusively on shell-rimmedislands off the coast, two on the mare- Oct. 6 (GJ, TI, JI, MN) & Oct. 13 in Hancock, Miss. (JT, m.ob.), land in Jackson,Miss., Oct. 24 (JT) were noteworthy.Numbers of PintailSept. 7 (GJ), Green-wingedTeal at Mobile Aug. 30 (MB) andat Semipalmated Plovers peaked at 75+ along the Hancock, Miss WheelerRef., Sept. 3 (GJ, HK, DC), Am. WigeonOct. 6 (GJ, TI, JI, beachfrontAug. 28 (JT). PipingPlovers were unusualat New Orleans MN), N. ShovelerAug. 31 (MB), Ring-neckedDuck inBaldwin,Ala., Aug. 6 (DM), the secondlocal record,Aug. 17 in Lonoke,Ark. (RC, Aug. 31 (MB), andat Mobile Sept. 14(G J), andLesser Scaup Sept. 7 FM, VF, MM), and in Washington,Ark., Sept. 16-17(TH, JN). Forty (GJ). Migrationestimates of 2000-5000Blue-winged Teal at Blakely at Dauphin I., the 18th (MB) representedgood numbers. I , Mobile Aug. 30-Sept.6 (GJ, DGJ, MB) establisheda statehigh for Rare in fall•there were 8 previous s.e. Louisiana records for that this species.There wasone s.w. Louisianarecord of CinnamonTeal season--and latest ever, was a Whimbrel at Grand Isle Oct. 3 (RDP, Oct. 23 in Cameron, La. (MM, DM, NN). Of White-wingedScoters MM, DM). Totals of 900 Greater and 3100 Lesser yellowlegs at therewas a singlereport Nov. 24 at New Orleans(MM), therewere 3 Blakely I., Mobile Aug. 31 (MB) each establishedAlabama fall records of Surf Scoters from New Orleans and Baldwin, Ala., Nov. 6- maxima. Brown estimated Pectoral Sandpipernumbers during the 26, and one record of Black Scoterwas received,at WheelerRef., firstweek of Septemberat BlakelyI., at 5000!Two at EufalaN.W R, Nov. 27 (MB, CBr, m.ob.), the third and earliest record for the Nov. 13 (MB) were quite late. Scattered Baird's Sandpiperswere Tennesseevalley. A •? Corn. Mergansernear the coast at Hatties- noted in late August at L. Millwood and at DauphinI., and into mid- burg, Miss., Nov. 13 (TG, LG, PC, JCo) was unusual,as were five Septemberin Jackson, Miss. One at Ft. Morgan Nov. 20-21 (OF, MB, Red-breastedMergansers inland in Washington,Ark., Nov. 28 (JN et DC, DGH, DD) was latest ever for the coastalregion of Alabama al.). There were only 3 -+ previousrecords for the ArkansasOzarks. Also late was a Stilt Sandpiperin Cameron, La., Nov. 28 (SC, TD)

190 American Birds, March-Aprfi 1983 Fall peaks of 5000 SemipalmatedSandpipers in Mobile, Ala., Aug. representedthe third record for Arkansas.A very late Yellow-billed 30-Sept.21 (MB) and 1000+ Aug. 7 at the PascagoulaR. marsh,Miss. Cuckoo was in E. Baton Rouge, La., Nov. 22 (PN). All of the records (JT) were recorded;2000 W. Sandpiperswere countedat the former of Groove-billed Anis submitted were from coastal areas, e. to Ft. locality duringthe first week in September(MB). A MarbledGodwit Morgan, Ala., with one exception. a single bird near Plaquemines in Lonoke, Ark., Aug. 14 (RC, JC, K J) was unusual, but quite Sept. 24 (RM). At leastone of the Long-earedOwls that winterednear remarkable for fall were 2 records of Hudsonian Godwits: 1-5 at Hackberry, La., last year returned to the sameoak grove where it was Blakely I., Mobile, Ala., Sept. 9-20 (GJ, VBF, MB et al.), andone in seen Nov. 28 (TS). The only report of Short-earedOwls was of two in Cameron, La., Sept. 25 (TD, TS, GR, MA). A Ruff, describedin Baldwin, Ala., Nov. 6 (MB, DC). A Chuck-will's-widow in New exhaustive detail, was at the PascagoulaR. marsh Aug. I (JT, CR), Orleans Aug. 7 (MM, DM) marked the earliest date in fall for s.e. the first occurrencein Mississippi.A Black-neckedStilt at Pensacola Louisiana of a migratingbird. Newfield reported a spectacularmigra- Aug. 18-Oct. 8 (RD), provided only the second fall record for the tion of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds during late Augustand Septem- Florida section. American Avocets were found inland at the Bonnet ber, that ended by Oct. 28. Rufous Hummingbirds were late and with Carre Spillway Sept. 25 & Oct. I 1 (MAy, RS, MW), and at New the mild weather, were not comingto feeders.Newfield's first record Orleans Oct. 31 (RDP). Red Phalaropeswere reported from Mobile of a Black-chinnedHummingbird for thisfall wasOct. 17and there Sept. 20-21 (MB), the 2rid non-pelagicgulf coastrecord for Alabama were other s.e. Louisiana recordsincluding one in Reserve Nov. 9-18 in Oak Mountain S.P., Shelby Sept. 26 (AM, HHW, TI, m.ob., ph.), (MW). What was surely the first record of Williamson'sSapsucker in for the fifth inland record for the state, and in Lonoke, Ark., Nov. 7 the e. United States was obtained when a male was collected on (HP, MP), for the eighthArkansas record. Wilson's Phalaropeswere "Hackberry Ridge" near Johnson'sBayou, Cameron, Nov. 14 (VR, presentin good numbersalong the coast from late Augustto mid- SC, TS, TD, MA). September. Northern Phalaropeswere seen in Mobile where there were two Aug. 3 l-Sept. 21 (MB, GJ, VBF), at PensacolaSept. 8 (OF, FLYCATCHERS, SWALLOWS -- Major movementsof E. King- BM, ph.), and nearGrand Isle, La., Sept. 12& 18IMM. NN, NLN). birds were observedin late Augustin Arkansas'sBenton and Wash- ington and at Dauphin I., Sept. 4 (MBI where 455 were counted. Reports of W. Kingbirds Aug. 25-Nov. 2 were highlightedby ten in Baton Rouge Sept. 27 (LN). The individual near Plaquemines, La., Aug. 25 (RM) was quite early. Scissor-tailedFlycatchers were seenin modest numbers mid-October through early November e. to Ft. Morgan. The only reports of vagrant Myiarchus flycatcherswere of two Ash-throated Flycatchersnear Johnson'sBayou, Cameron Nov. 14 (VR, SC, TS). A Say's Phoebe, the seventh for Louisiana, was found at Baton Rouge Oct. 9 (E & EB, GS). Since it is hard to find substantiatedrecords of identifiablemigrating Empidonax flycatch- ers in fall, it is worth noting that a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher was window-killed in Harpersville, Shelby. Ala. (TJ, identified by Tll. A Least Flycatcher, identified by song, was at Eufala Ref., Aug. 7 (MB), and one was collected near Johnson's Bayou Nov. 14 (TS). Early by 3 weeks was a W. Wood Pewee collectedin Cameron Sept. 12(SC; *L.S.U .M.Z., identified by AP). There were about 6 previous records for the state. The only reports of Vermilion Flycatchers submitted were from s. Louisiana: Oct. 22 at Sabine N.W.R. IMM. NN, DM) & Nov. 7 at Pilottown, Plaquemines OWL Two Tree Juv., dark-phaseParasitic Jaeger, L. Millwood, Ark., Sept. 12, 1982. Swallows near Fayetteville, Ark., Nov. 14(TH, JN) were late for that Photo/C. Mills. area, and a high count of 85 Cliff Swallows was obtained at Dauphin I., Aug. 27 (MB). Lake Millwood had 2 records of Parasitic Jaegers,the first'and secondfor Arkansas.The first was one photographedSept. 12(CM, CROWS THROUGH WAXWINGS -- Up io 24 Fish Crows were HP, MP), the identificationconfirmed by J. Jehl, the secondwas Oct. seen and heard at L. Sequoyah, Washington,Ark., Aug. 8-Sept. 17 13-17(CM, HP, MP, CNM). There was alsoone at Gulfport, Miss., ON, TH, DJ, BSa), the first record for the w. Arkansas Ozarks. Sept.5 (SCS,J J). Two GreatBlack-backed Gulls were found in the Although Red-breasted Nuthatches were mentioned by few con- Destin area, a first-winter bird Oct. 18 (RD) and an adult Oct. 28 (RD) tributors, they reached the Gulf Coast in at least moderate numbers. which was seen as late as Nov. 27. The second Louisiana record of Early. but not earliest ever, was one at Pearl R., La., Sept. 30 (DH). the LesserBlack-hacked Gull was furnished by a careful sight record Brown Creepers invaded coastal s.w. Louisiana on the weekend of of an adult at Cameron Oct. 23 (VR, SC, GR, MM, DM, NN). the L.O.S. fall meeting at Cameron Oct. 22-24, with one party (VR, Althoughthe iris color was not seen(nor the orbital ring), the bird was SC. GR} estimatingabout 45 indiviquals, but few were seen in s. yellow-legged,smaller than nearby Herring Gulls. with smaller, Louisiana thereafter. Bewick's Wrens moved into coastal areas shorter, bill, and had a streakednape. The latter featureseliminated where they are usually absent, as at New Orleans Oct. 17 (NN), Ft. the Yellow-footedGull as a possibility.A LaughingGull at Monroe Morgan. Ala., Oct. 18-Nov. 21 (SG. GJ. DGJ, MB), and in Cameron, Sept. 13 (DK) wasevidently a resultof the passageof tropicalstorm La., where separateindividuals wer.e found Oct. 22 (GR) & Nov. 28 Chris. One photographedat L. MillwoodOct. 13(CM, MP) furnished (SC, TD). There were breeding seasonrecords of Short-billed Marsh the first documentedrecord for Arkansas. The speciesis rarely seen Wrens in Arkansasfrom Prairie Aug. 20 (WS) and Washingtonthe far from the coast. Franklin's Gulls. which migratethrough Arkansas following day (JN). The unimpressivecharacter of the peak period of toward Texas and their wintering groundsin South America, were passerinemigration is exemplifiedby the relative scarcityof migrant thoughtscarce in the L. Millwood area of Arkansas,where they are thrushes, and althoughtwo Hermit Thrusheswere slightly early in regularmigrants, but were seenmore frequently than usual along the Hancock, Miss., Oct. 2 (JT), they were few in number on the coast coast from s.e. Louisiana to Alabama. Single birds were seenat New throughNov. 30. A count of 50 + E. Bluebirdsin Hancock, Miss., on OrleansOct. 8, 10, & 21 (MM, DM), at AlabamaPt., Nov. 6 (MB), the the sameday (JT} was an encouragingconcentration. As with Brown fourth fall migrationrecord for Alabama.and at Hattiesburg,Miss.. Creepers, Golden-crowned Kinglets surged to the coast in s.w. Nov. 28 (TG, LG). A Bonaparte'sGull in Mobile Aug. 31 (MB) was Louisiana Oct. 22-24, when 30-40 were seen by one party, but in this the earliestever for Alabamaby abouta month.The sixth recordof case there was some indication of their persistence in moderate Sabine's Gull, all since 1977, indicates that it is a rare but regular numbers. Peak movements of Cedar Waxwings at Starkville, Miss., stragglerto L. Millwood. This time ajuv. bird was presentSept. 26- occurred around Nov. 20 (SCS), with 500+/day seen flying S Nov. Oct. 3 (CM, RC, JC, DB, LB). In Washington,Ark., a group of 56 14-27. CaspianTerns Sept. 16 IJN. TH) was significant.

DOVES THROUGH WOODPECKERS -- While a Ground Dove VIREOS, WARBLERS -- A well-documented Bell's Vireo was in BirminghamOct. 10 (HHW, BS) was unusualfor Alabama's seen at Dauphin 1., Sept. 4 (MB) and anotherindividual, likely this mountainregion, an Inca Dove at Little Rock Oct. 13 (WS et al.) species,was at OceanSprings, Miss., Nov. I l (DR). Golden-winged

Volume 37, Number 2 191 Warblers were early at Eufala Ref, Aug 7 (MB) and Wheeler Ref, Alabama dunng the fall Late Blue Grosbeakswere seen•n Hancock, Aug. 14 (MB); Blue-winged x Golden-wingedhybrids were seen Miss., Nov. 14 (JT, JB) and in CameronNov. 28 (SC). There were Sept. 4 & 8 at Dauphin I. (MB, GJ) and at Buccaneer S.P., Miss., severallate recordsof Indigo and Paintedbuntings in coastalLouisi- Sept. 25 (HWe, LA, JT). L. and T. Gates remarked that Tennessee ana to Nov. 30. Unusualfor the Mississippicoast was a Dickcisselat Warblers, which are usually abundant in migration, were in low an Ocean Springsfeeder Oct. 18 & 24 (DR). The only report of numbers all fall. Nashville Warblers were again seen in significant EveningGrosbeaks was an early one of six in Limestone,Ala., Oct numbers along the coast where, because they are circumgulf mi- 18 (DC). Purple Fincheswere at or near the coastin Louisianaby grants,are unc6mmon. A birdidentified as a $ Townsend'sWarbler Nov. 14 (RDP, TS) and in some numbers at New Orleans, but few was seen in Metairie, La., Oct. 12 (NLN) in a heavy movement of were seenthereafter. An "Oregon"Junco was among the w. vagrants warblers and other passerines. There is one previous record, a in CameronNov. 14 (VR, TS). Severalrecords of at least 12 Clay- specimen,from Louisiana. Cape May Warblers are rare in fall in s.w. coloredSparrows were received,all but onefrom coastals.e. Loms•- Louisiana and pose difficult identification problems at that season. ana and s.w. Mississippi.The earliestwas Sept. 25 at New Orleans One collectedin CameronOct. 24 (SC) providedthe fourth fall record (MM), andthere were records of tenOct. 14-23,including at leastfive for Louisiana.Black-throated Gray Warblers, which seemto be good in Hancock, Miss., on the latter date(TG, LG, ph.). Onein Cameron "bellweathers" of w. movement, were found in Cameron Sept. 12 Nov. 14 (SC, TS) was late. SongSparrows reached the s. part of the (TD), Oct. 24 (VR, GR), and on the big "western" day of Reinsenet Regionin goodnumbers and in somecases were early. al., Nov. 14. Male Black-throated Blue Warblers were seen Oct. 11 at BellefontaineBeach, Jackson, Miss. (JT) and at Reserve, La., Oct. CONTRIBUTORS -- MelissaAllen, LindaAustin, Mahlon Ayme 13 (MW), while a female was collected in Cameron Oct. 24 (VR). A (MAy), Fred Barry, Estherand EugeneBekhham, Jerry Bird, Toby Cerulean Warbler Oct. 2 at Eufala Ref. (MB) was quite late and the Bradshaw•Charles Brasfield, Peggy Brasfield, Mike Braun(MBr), third refuge record. Also late was an Ovenbird at Venice Nov. 21 David Brotherton,Luanne Brotherton,Craig Brown (CBr), Mark (RDP, MM, NN). A single Connecticut Warbler was reported Sept. Brown,Steven Cardiff, Mike Collins,Patty Compton, Jere Compton 19 at Wheeler Ref. (CG), the secondfall record for the Tennessee (JCo), Dwight Cooley, Jack Crabtree, Roberta Crabtree, Tristan Valley, while Mourning Warblers were describedfrom Pike, Ark., Davis, Robert Duncan(Florida), Daniel Dunn, JulianDusi, Owen where they are regular, Sept. 15 & 30 (CMcE), and (an adult) at Fang,Vivian Ferguson,John Findlay, Venetia Friend, Ben Gannon, Triumph, Plaquemines,La., Nov. 21 (RDP, MM), the latest ever for Carolyn Garrett, Goldwyn Gary, Larry Gates, Terrie Gates, the state. M. Gaye, Ed Godfrey, Jay & Lynn Gould(J & LGo), ScottGravette, Dale Gustin,T. Haggerty,San Henson, Nona Herbert, Doris Hope, BLACKBIRDS, FINCHES, SPARROWS -- A Bobolink, unex- Kevin Howe, Darryl G. Howell, David Hulse, Joe Imhof, Thomas pected in fall given its fall migrationroute down the Atlantic coast, Imhof (Alabama), Greg Jackson,Jerome Jackson (Mississippi), De- was seen at Dauphin I., Sept. 16 (GJ). Of Yellow-headed Blackbirds bra G. Jackson,Doug James,Tom Jenkins,Evelyn Johnson,K•tty there were 3 reports: Sept. 3 at Fayetteville (TH), one of a very few Jones,D. Kee, Helen Kittinger,Florence Mallard, R. Martin, Clyde recordsfor ArkansasSept. 18 at Dauphin I. (MB), and Sept. 25 at the N. Massey, Mary Lou Mattis, John McBride, Charles McElwee Bonnet Carre Spillway (MAy, RS, MW), the first for that area. (MCcE), Paul McKenzie, Ann Miller, CharlesMills (Arkansas),Bdl Bronzed Cowbirds, which breed rather regularlyin the New Orleans Milmore, Gerry Morgan, David Muth, Mac Myers, Larry Narc•sse, area but are recorded mostly April-August, may be becomingmore Joe Neal, Norton Nelkin, Nancy L. Newfield,Paul Newfield, Robert commonin fall and winter. One was seenSept. 19in Metairie (NLN, Newman (Louisiana), Minnie Nonkes, Helen Parker, Max Parker, TD). A d W. Tanagerwas seenat Gulf Breeze, Fla., Aug. 18(RD), for Alan Phillips, Robert Reid, Jack Reinoehl, Van Remsen,Charhene the first August record for the Florida section and probably the Roemer,Gary Rosenberg, David Ruple, Bob Sanger (BSa), Madge R Region, and another was at Hattiesburg Oct. 9 (TG, LG, m.ob.), Scharber, Tom Schulenberg, Mark Seng, William Shepherd, while in Washington,Ark., on the late date of Sept. 8, a full-grown StevenC. Sibley,Al Smalley,Neil Smith,Bill Snider,Barbara H fledglingSummer Tanager was being fed by an adult (JN). Steadman,Steven Steadman,Ronald Stein, Gayle Strickland,Judy Also representinga late nestingwere very youngCardinals leaving Toups,Heather Walcott, Irene Walcott,Betsy Washington, Melvin the nest on the same day. A very late Rose-breastedGrosbeak was in Weber, Sally Weeks, Harriet Wessel (HWe), Jim Whelan, Cameron Nov. 14 (TS, SC, VR), while a $ Black-headedGrosbeak at HarriettH. Wright,Vince Yurkunes.--ROBERTD. PURRINGTON, Huntsville Sept. 18 (RR, MRS, m.ob.) equalled the previous early Dept. of Physics,Tulane University,New Orleans,LA. 70118. arrival date for Alabama. There were at least 3 other records from

PRAIRIE PROVINCES REGION /Wayne C. Harris

August was sunnybut somewhatcooler than normal with extremes dominating the weather. Mid-month had temperatures over 30ø C, several severe hailstorms and a few tornadoes while the end of the month had severe frost with temperaturesdipping to - 7ø C. Segtem- ber was warm and sunnywith the only exceptionsbeing a coupleof unseasonablycold days at mid-month and blizzard-like conditions experienced at month's end. The warm weather continued to late October when temperatures dipped resulting in a general freezing of all but the largestwater bodiesby the 31st. Cold weather continued •nto November with the second half of the month experiencing temperaturesbelow -35 ø C. At month's end snow cover was still spottyin the southwith only the north havingsignificant snow cover.

LOONS, GREBES --Common Loons congregatein small flocks MONTANA DAKOTA on n. lakes duringmigration but the 140on KingsmereL., Aug. 3 and 200 on Crean L., Aug. 17 (both in Prince Albert Nat'l P., Sask.) were CORMORANTS THROUGH HERONS -- A flock of 800 Double- exceptionallyhigh counts (MS). A singleArctic Loon at'ReginaOct. crestedCormorants at Seven Sisters, Man., was the largestflock •n 20-29 and up to four near Regina Beach, Sask., Oct. 23-29 were memory for that province (PT). Thirteen Great Egret reports were unusual (BL, TR, CA) as were two Red-throated Loons Oct. 16 and a more than usual for Manitoba and included a record late indiwdual singleNov. 6 at Calgary (ML, AW, DC). An excellentcount for Red- Oct. 28 (CC). The only Cattle Egret report was of an immaturenear neckedGrebes was 200 on Crean L., and 99 on KingsmereL., Sept. 1 Riceton, Sask., Aug. 30-Sept. 1 (RK, BL). A Green Heron Aug 14 (MS). near Selkirk, anothernear WinnipegAug. 21 andup to four at Sanford

192 American B•rds, March-April 1983 Aug. 21-29 were considered to be an average number of reports for provided s. Manitoba with its first record since 1940.For the first time Manitoba (KG, GH, DF). Both Black-crowned Night Heron and Am. in recentyears there were no r{.Cports of white-winged gulls away from Bittern numbersremained low althoughslowly recovering. the Churchill area. Up to 4000 Franklin's Gulls stagedat Webb in August (CH). Three late reports of singleBonaparte's Gulls were WATERFOWL-- Several observers in Alberta and Saskatchewan received from Alberta: Oct. 31 at Elk Isl. N. P., and Nov. 14 at remarked that waterfowl in general were lesscommon this fall than in Wabamun L., and Calgary (TH, GE, BW). The last sightingof the the past in spite of generally good water conditions (JG, WCH). LaughingGull at Churchill was Aug. 9 (RM, Be). SingleSabine's Possiblythe late May snowstorm resulted in initial nest failures and Gulls were found at Namaka L., Sept. 11-12 (JS, ph.) and Seven renestingproduced fewer offspring than in a normal year. A single SistersSept. 19-20(PT, WPN). A Corn. Tern at ChurchillAug. 9 was Whistling Swan Sept. 14 near Webb, Sask., was unexpectedlyearly a rarity (RM) as were singleArctic's at Namaka L., Sept. 11-18(JS) (CH). A c•Mallard x Pintailwas near Saskatoon Oct. 10(CE). Ninety andDelta Sept. 11(GH, IW). A CaspianTern Sept.27 at Calgarywas Wood Ducks at Pinawa, Man., Sept. 19 was the highest number unexpected(RB). It is a rare event to have alcidsreported in this reported(PT). Ring-neckedDuck reports were up over past yearsin Region, thus a well described Ancient Murrelet Oct. 17-18 on Glen- w. areas with largest counts being 30 at Banff Sept. 20 and 17 at more Res., nearCalgary was very muchunexpected and provided the ReginaOct. 4 (EG, TR). Greater Scaup recordsare increasingeach secondAlberta record(JS, AW, SJ, ph.). fall. This year Ghost Res., near Morley, Alta., had one Oct. 28, four Oct. 31 andthree Nov. 5 (SJ). The only Barrow'sGoldeneye reported away from the foothills was a male at Regina Beach Oct. 24 (BL). Oldsquaws.rare but regular fall migrantson the s. prairies were reportedfrom Liberty, Sask., Nov. l0 (one), nine at GhostRes., Oct. 28, one at Rivers, Man., Nov. 10, and a recordearly singleat Namaka L., e. of Calgary Sept. 11 (PB, SJ, N. Shortt, JS). Five Harlequin Ducks were seen at Churchill Oct. 3 and in the s., two Nov. 18-21 at Calgary (BC, AS). Fall reports of the arctic nestingscoters increased in frequencyand abundance.Eleven Surfswere at ReginaBeach Oct. 24 and six there Oct. 25, and a singleat the n. end of Last Mountain L., Oct. 28 (BL, CA, B J); at Ghost Res., there were 21 onOct. 28, one Oct. 31 and two Nov. 5 (SJ); and in Manitoba five females or immatures Oct. 2-3 at Seven Sisters, six females or immatures Oct. 8 Ancient Murrelet, Glenmore Res., Alta., Oct. 17-18, 1982. Photos/ A. Wiseley. at Fort Whyte, and singlebirds shot Oct. 8 at Netley Marsh and Oct. 12at Delta (PT, WPN, CC). Single Black Scoterswere at Delta Oct. 6. Regina Oct. 21-23 and Grand Beach, Man., Oct. 30-Nov. 11 (CC, BL, DOVES THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS -- The largest count of RFK). There were 18 Hooded Merganserson Buffalo Pound L., n. of MourningDoves was 300 at DouglasP.P., Sask., Sept. 9 (BG, KM). Moose Jaw Oct. 24 (PK. RH). A very late Black-billedCuckoo Oct. 3 was at Victoria Beach, Man. (RFK). Great Horned Owl populations appear to be decreasing DIURNAL RAPTORS -- Goshawks have moved S of the forest in slightly (E & JH) while Short-earedswere very scarcethroughout the numbers for the first time in several years coinciding with low Region. Pygmy Owls were reported from near Morley Oct. 11 and populationsof grouse and snowshoehare. A count of 134 Broad- from the Wildlife Res. of W. Canada near Cochrane, Alta., Nov. 6 wingedHawks Sept. 11 along the w. sideof L. Winnipegwas higher (SJ, JP). The only Barred Owl reports were from s.w. Alberta with than usual(GG). A Swainson'sHawk Aug. 7 furnishedthe first record singles near Morley, Calgary and Byrant Cr. (SJ, IH, AWL Four for Churchill (RM). Rough-leggedHawks arrived earlier than usual; Great Gray Owls in Alberta and nine in s. Manitoba were somewhat one Aug. 15 at Namaka L., beingexceptional and there were several fewer reports than in the past few years. From 12 active Black Swift Septemberrecords in Alberta (JS. FH). An Osprey Oct. near White nestsat Banff 10 youngfledged and were last seenSept. 13(GLH}. A Bear, Sask., was late although not a record (SOJ). There were single c• Rufous Hummingbird was in Calgary Aug. 7 and another was three Gyrfalcons reported from each of Alberta and Manitoba and seenthere Aug. 18 (RB) while Manitoba had its first since 1979when a five from Saskatchewan,including one unusuallyearly Sept. 5 at male was found at Brandon Sept. 13 (CC}. SpringValley (FB). Fifteen PeregrineFalcon reports were received. WOODPECKERS, FLYCATCHERS -- Reports of Com. (Red- GROUSE, CRANES -- Spruce and Ruffed grouse numbers re- shafted)Flickers in Saskatchewancame from MooseJaw with singles main very low acrossthe Region and Sharp-tailedGrouse may be Sept. 18 and Nov. 17 and two Oct. 10as well as a hybrid flicker Oct. 8 followingas numbersare down in s. Manitobaand in severallocalized (PK). Three Lewis' WoodpeckersAug. 24 near Sundre, Alta., were situations in Saskatchewan (He, WCH). Gray Partridge numbers unusual(FH). A small movementof N. Three-toed Woodpeckerss. of the forest in Saskatchewan occurred. Saskatoon had a female Oct. remainedrelatively stable throughout.At White Bear three white Gray Partridgewere seenNov. 26 (SOJ). Thirty-tworeports involv- 17-Nov. 3, a female at Good Spirit L., Oct. 19 and a pair at Regina ing 109individual Whooping Cranes were receivedSept. 10-Oct.26; Nov. 13-30 (CE, W & JA, RK). The flycatchermigration was poor, governmentpersonnel checked 17 of these totalling 54 individuals the only rarity being a Scissor-tailed at Moose Jaw Sept. 24 (EK). includingsome color-banded birds. Yellow-bellied Flycatchers were somewhat more common in AI- berta--w. Saskatchewanthan normal with 5 reports received (PA, CE, MG, PK). SHOREBIRDS --The only fall report of Am. Golden Ploverswas of 10on Sept. 29 near Kenaston(PLB). The largestnumber of Com. HORNED LARK THROUGH STARLING -- In the Foam L. - Snipe was 28 at Wolseley Aug. 29 (JDH). In generalshorebirds were not encounteredin large numbers and rarities were few. Alberta's Sheho, Sask, area the breeding populationof Cliff Swallows had fifth or sixthRuff was at Namaka L., July 31-Ang. 1 (JS). SingleRed departedby an early July 27 (WN). Althoughnot unusual,the largest concentrationof swallowswas near Broadview, Sask., Aug. 24 when Phalaropeswere reportedfrom NamakaL., Oct. 30 andCochrane L., 2-3000 were seen (DFr, PK). Black-billed Magpiesseem quick to Alta., Oct. 26 (JS, ?SJ). Two reportsof W. Sandpiperwere received colonize new areas in the boreal forest as indicated by the rapid from Calgary:one Aug. 21 and two Aug. 28 (AW, JS). Two Black- necked Stilts were found in s.e. Alberta at Pakowki L., Aug. 3 (ML). populationincreases noted at Fort McMurray where numbersare 4 x greater than those of last year (JG). A Clark's Nutcracker was Of note was a rare fall Buff-breastedSandpiper at WinnipegAug. 21 (DF, GEH, HL) and a late date for Greater Yellowlegs Nov. 7 at Oak reported from Sundre Sept. 17 (FH). Boreal Chickadeesarrived at Biggat Oct. 22 and remained to the end of the period (GW, RW}. Both Hammock, Man. (GH). Black-capped Chickadees and White-breasted Nuthatch numbers were up in Moose Mountain P.P., Sask. (RD). A very late Gray JAEGERS THROUGH ALCIDS- Normal jaeger numbers were Catbird was seenat Calgary Oct. 18-29(BW, JT). An unprecedented reportedwith two parasiticsat Lac Des Arcs, Alta., Sept. 13and one group of up to eight Varied Thrusheswas seennear Webb Sept. 29- Sept. 19 at Eagle L., Alta. (JT, AS). An ad. Long-tailedJaeger was Oct. 3 duringcold snowy weather (fide CH). A rarity for Alberta was found at Namaka L., Sept. 5 ('•JS}. A belated report of a Long-tailed three E. Bluebirds at Sundre Sept. 4 {FH). The only Townsend's caughtJune 24 on L. Winnipeg, approximately 100 km n. of Hecla, Solitaireswere singlesat EdmontonOct. 2 and Calgary Nov. 23 (JL,

Volume 37, Number 2 193 JT). A Blue-grayGnatcatcher at KleefeldAug. 31. initially located by howeverthe numberswere small.American Goldfinches were still DennisFast and subsequently seen by 2 othersprovided Manitoba's presentin s. Manitoba at the end of November. Crossbillswere firstconfirmed record. Golden-crowned Kinglet numbers generally commononly in s.w. Alberta, elsewherefew were seen.Two White- increased,especially in s. Manitoba(HC, RFK). wingedswere seen at ChurchillSept. 2 (BC).The sparrow migration matchedthe warblers4ull! Late sparrowrecords included Le VIREOS THROUGH TANAGERS -- PhiladelphiaVireos are not Conte'sOct. 2 at WildlifeRes. of W. Canada(SJ), a SwampNov. 19 commonin thew. halfof thisRegion thus three at CalgaryAug. 22 and at GhostRes. (JP, S J) anda SongNov. 7 at OakHammock (GH). singlesat SaskatoonAug. 19, 22, 28 andMoose Jaw Aug. 19were noteworthy(AW, CE, PO, PK). Thewarbler migration was one of the CONTRIBUTORS-- (Provincialcompilers boldface; local com- poorestin recentyears with few observersreporting any large pilersin italics.)ALBERTA P. Assmann,E. Beanbien,R. Butot, numbersand very few rarities seen. Nashvilles were at CalgaryAug. D. Collister,G. Ebel,J. Gulley,I. Halliday,T. Haremell,F. Haug, 12and Oct. 6 andSaskatoon Aug. 28 (fide AW, JBG). A singleCape G.L. Holroyd,S. Johnston,J. Lange,M. Lewis,J. Podlubny, May wasa firstfor the Grenfellarea Sept.23 (E & JH). A (5 Black- A. Slater,J. Steeves,J. Thompson,B. Wilson,A. Wisley. throatedBlue was a rarityat Regina (fide RK). A singleW. Tanager at MANITOBA--B. Chattier,H. Copland,C. Cuthbert,D. Fast, WebbAug. 28 providedthe firstrecord for thatarea (CH). K. Gardner,G. Grieef,G. Holland,R.F. Koes, H. Lane,R. McRae, W.P.Nelly, P. Taylor,I. Ward.SASKATCHEWAN•C. Adam, W. FRINGILLIDS-- A Cardinalvisited a feederin WinnipegOct. 11- & J. Anaka(W & JA),P.L. Beckie,F. Bogdan.P. Browne,R. Dixon, 17 (fide HC) and a Black-headedGrosbeak was seenat Birds Hill C. Escott,D. Francis(DFr), M. Gilliland,B. Godwin,J.B. Gollop, P.P.,Man., Aug. 30 (GDG). On Aug. 2 a pairof LazuliBuntings was C. Harris,W.C. Harris,J.D. Hayward,R. Hilllag,E. & J. Hubbard foundin theCypress Hills in s.c.Alberta; the male was still singing (E & JH), B. Johns,S.O. Jordheim,E. Kern,P. Kern,R. Kreba, and the femalewas carryingfood (CH). Winter finchesare almost B. Luterbach,K. Meeres,W. Niven,P. O'Neil (PO),T. Riffel, nonexistentthis fall, especiallyCom. Redpoll and Pine Grosbeak and M. Syroteuk,G. Wapple,R. Wapple.--WAYNEC. HARRIS,Box onlyEvening Grosbeaks were reported from any number of locales 414, Raymore, Sask. S0A 3J0.

NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS /David O. Lambeth

Weatherpatterns were variableacross the Regionand the com- mentswhich follow apply most accurately to easternNorth Dakota. August and Septemberwere dry, but it was one of the wettest Octoberson recordat Fargo where seveninches of rain fell. Birders andhunters alike were frustrated by impassablesection roads and the wide dispersalof waterfowlover numeroustemporary wetlands. A moderatelysevere frost causedwidespread damage over the north partof the RegionAugust 27, yet the firstkilling frost did not occur until late October.Sunflowers, which requirea killing fl:ostand severalsubsequent days of dry weatherbefore harvesting, were still standingin manyfields into December.Although this food bonanza surely induceda few birds to winter, perhapsonly American 11 (AH). A Least Bittern was foundat SandLake N.W.R., S.D., Goldfinchesremained northward in muchabove-average numbers, Sept.13 (SW). The total number of Am. Bitterns reported was only 16 and it is remarkablethat the migratoryurge in many Icteridsand which is more of an indication of their secretivenessthan their Fringillids drives them southward even when weather conditions relative abundance. remainmild and food is abundant. Perhaps their timely departure was due in part to a short cold spellin mid-Novemberwhich seemedto WATERFOWL-- A recordfall countof 19,673Canada Geese was convinceweather forecasters that we were headedfor a harsh,cold madeon the YellowstoneR., betweenBillings and Fairview, Mont., winter--aforecast which has been dead wrong; at leastfor theperiod Nov. 16-18(TH). White-frontedswere widelyreported, but in low from late Novemberto earlyJanuary. numbers,the most being 100 4- at Fort PeckOct. 9 (CMC).A peakof In the text following,italicized place names indicate counties. 157,000Snow Geese was tabulated on SalyerRef. and surrounding areas Oct. 13 (GAE, TS), and 100,000were in extreme n.w. North LOONS THROUGH BITTERNS -- Peakdaily countsof Com. Dakotain lateOctober. The number at Salyeris particularly astonish- Loonsin eachstate were six on onelake in Day, S.D., Oct. 31 (KH), ingas 500 was considered the mostever in fall 30 yearsago (AFN 5. four at Fort Peck, Mont., Oct. 17 (CMC), and five at L. Tewaukon, 24). At leastsix Ross'Geese were taken by huntersnear Bottineau, N.D., Oct. 31 (DP). Red-neckedGrebes seemingly pass through N.D. (fideDNS) andone was near Miles City, Mont., Nov. 15(TH, unnoticed theonly report was of threein GrandForks and Walsh, SG).A (5 WoodDuck at TewaukonNov. 23was very late (DP). The N.D., Aug. 22-29 (JK). Peak countsof other grebeswere eight only reportsof White-wingedScoters were of 1-5at UpperSouris Hornedsnear Minot Oct. 31. 500+ Earedsat Miles City, Mont., Oct. 29-Nov.7 (GBB, RM). A Surf Scoterwas there Oct. 31, and Sept. 14 (SG), 470 Westernsobserved from one vantagepoint on anotherwas very latein Yankton,S.D., Nov. 24 (WH). Harrisnoted DevilsL., N.D., Oct. 13(DOLL and32 Pied-billedson N. SaltLake, thatno Com.Mergansers were reported for SouthDakota, and fewer Walsh,N.D., Aug.29 (JK). Thevalue of Kelly'sSlough N.W.R., asa thanten were reported for North Dakota. This along with the scarcity migrantstopover in the broad, intenselyagricultural Red River of Com.Goldeneyes are the best indications of howrapidly n. ducks Valley of e. North Dakota was shownby the countof 725 White passedthrough this Region when a seriesof cold,calm nights in early Pelicanson the refuge's 60-acrelake (GL) and the 125 Great Blue Novemberresulted in rapid freezingof lakesand wetlands. Heronsfeeding along 1.5 mi of theslough (JK), both counts Aug. 25. A CattleEgret Oct. 29 in Day, S.D., wasthat state's latest ever (HS, HAWKS -- SingleTurkey Vulturesat FargoOct. 10 (CC) and GW). FifteenGreat Egrets at Kelly'sSlough Aug. 23 (GL) werethe Deuel,S.D., Sept.28 (BH), plusfour in YanktonSept. 8 (LAA) were mostever there. The 4 highestdaily counts of Black-crownedNight unusualat thoselocations. It wasthe best Goshawk flight in a decade Heronswere of only 8-10birds each. Two Yellow-crownedNight as numerous sightingsextended into e. South Dakota where Harris Heronswere seen along the Big Sioux R.. in SiouxFalls, S.D., Aug. observedfive Oct. 18-Nov.6. Therewere at least8 sightingsin North

194 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 Dakota, mostly •n the last 3 Weeks of October Four Swmnson's were. Eastern recorded near Mdes C•ty, Mont., Sept. 12, Western Hawks migrating over Battle Mt., Sept. 25 were consideredvery Sept. 18; and Cassin's at the e. edge of its range Sept. 23 (SJG) unusual within the Black Hills of South Dakota (D & RR). A concen- Sightingsof Yellow-belliedFlycatchers in NorthDakota were Aug tration of 34 FerruginousHawks, includingtwo dark-phaseindividu- 24 at Bismarck (GE) and Sept. 15 at Hope (DLK). Eastern Wood als, was perchedwithin a prairiedog town in Shannon,S.D., Aug. 27 Pewees often nest into late August in North Dakota, and one was still (RR). Rough-leggedHawks were notably scarcein the Dakotas, but singingat Turtle River S.P., Sept. 27 (JK). A Bank Swallow at Velva, more numerous in Montana where 25 were seen near Baker Nov. 22 N.D., Oct. 3 was late and a brood of Barn Swallows fledged at (fide SG). Gray-phaseGyrfalcons were seennear Woodworth, N.D., Sawyer, N.D., Sept. 26 (RM). A Purple Martin at Clear L., Deuel, Nov. 13 (CAF), and in Billings Nov. 27 (RS). A rash of sightingsof S.D., Oct. 25 was the latest ever by 2 weeks (DK). Prmrie Falcons alongthe Red R., included three diving at one another at FargoOct. 5 (MB, CAS). Another Prairie Falconleft the remainsof an Am. Kestrel when flushed in a grain field near Fort Peck Aug. 22 JAYS THROUGH SHRIKES -- Flocks of migrant Blue Jays are (CMC). American Kestrels rapidly leave much of this Region in July noted in the Dakotas in September.In Montana, which is w. of thmr followingnesting, and it is of interestthat Berkey reporteda seasonal breedingrange, singleBlue Jayswere found by observersat Sidney, total of only 26 at Minot comparedwith a total of 15 Merlins there. A Fort Peck, Glendive, and Billings Sept. 22-Oct. 6. This year as in the total of four Peregrineswas reported. fall of 1972 which was also a good year for Goshawks, several Common Ravenswere seen in North Dakota: at Salyer Ref., Nov. 4 GROUSE THROUGH CRANES -- Some observers felt that (GAE), Upper Souris Nov. 7 (JB), Minot Nov. 25 (GBB), Internat'l numbersof the Gallinaceousspecies were very low. Another attempt Peace Gardens Nov. 27, and two in the N. Unit of Theodore to •ntroduce Chukars into the badlands of North Dakota was made, Roosevelt N.P., Nov. 5 (RF). Up to 200 Pition Jays were coming to th•s time using 134 wild birds trapped in Nevada rather than pen- feed and water at one residencein Billings. The numbersof migrating reared birds. Several South Dakota and Montana observers noted a Red-breastedNuthatches in the e. Dakotas were low, especiallyin heavymigration of SandhillCranes Oct. 13-15& 29. Two Whooping comparisonwith the previousyear. An exceptionallyhigh total of 11 Craneswere near Westhope, N.D., Oct. 27 (GAE, TS), and six were PygmyNuthatches was found at Battle Mt., FallRiver, S.D., Sept. 25 reportedfor the Crosby,N.D., area.One of threeobserved in Kidder, (D & RR). A Winter Wren freshly road-killed at Lewiston, Mont , N D., Oct. 20 had been radio-taggedas a juvenile at Wood Buffalo in Nov. 8, provided a first record for LI9 (LM). A Long-billed Marsh 1981. This Whooper was found dead beneatha powerline near Waco, Wren was late in Fall River Nov. 10 (RP) and a Short-billed Oct. 25 in Texas,just 2 dayslater, and thustwo of only three youngproduced at Yanktonwas the latest ever (WH). Two Rock Wrens were at Garrison Wood Buffalo that summerhave now met this fate (fide CAF). Dam Oct. 11 (RM). Single Varied Thrusheswere found in Chester, Mont., Nov. 11-14(HM), and at Grand Forks Nov. 7 (M. Klevay). A Veery banded in Brown, S.D., Sept. 12 was consideredlate (DAT) SHOREBIRDS THROUGH GULLS --Late SemipalmatedPlov- Twenty E. Bluebirdswere observedin one flock in Deuel, S.D., and erswere at GrandForks Oct.'3 and Fargo Oct. 6 (CAS).More than 15 were counted at the Cross Ranch in North Dakota Sept. 26. A 400 Am. Golden and 50 Black-belliedplovers at Fargo Oct. 6 (MB), Townsend's Solitaire at Salyer Ref., was early Sept. 19 (RM). Water and 275 Am. Goldens in Yankton, S.D., Oct. 17, were good numbers Pipits are scarcein e. North Dakota in the spring,but daily countsof for the fall season. Two Am. Woodcock were present at Hartford 50 or more are common in fall. The last observation at Grand Forks Beach S.P., S.D., Oct. 20 (DS). Upland Sandpipersheard passing was Nov. 8 (SL). Sprague'sPipits are regularlyfound in late Septem- over Grand Forks the nightsof Sept. 11& 13were 2 weeksbeyond the ber alongthe Missouri R., in Stanley, S.D. (BH). Very few Bohemian usuallast date (JK, DOL). A Willet in Hamlin, S.D., Oct. 17was very Waxwings had arrived, however flocks of Cedar Waxwings com- late (BH). Among the estimated 25,000 shorebirdsin one newly monly numbering 50-75 were feeding on heavy crops of native and drmned cell of the Grand Forks lagoonsAug. 22 were 8000 each Mountain Ash berries in North Dakota. A total of 13 N. Shrike Lesser Yellowlegs and Pectoral Sandpipers,and 14 Red Knots (JK). sightingsin South Dakota was indicative of a good flight. Another Red Knot was seen in Ward, N.D., Aug. 29 (RM, GBB). Dunfin were present at Fargo Oct. 5-Nov. 10 (MB, CAS). A somo W Sandpiperin summerplumage was at the Minorlagoons Aug. 28 Between Sept. 11-14, traditional field observations were (RM, GBB). A Buff-breastedSandpiper was near BismarckAug. 20 combined with the latest in technology to give an extraordi- (RNR), and two in Jackson, S.D., Sept. 18furnished only the second nary glimpse of the magnitude of migration along the Red record w. of the Missouri R., in South Dakota (KG). Single Hudso- River Valley at Grand Forks. For 6 days prior to Sept. 11, man Godwitswere at Fargo Oct. 14 (MB), and Minot Oct. 10-24(RM, migrationhad been at a standstillas S wind flows dominated GBB). More than 600 Am. Avocets were on HorseheadL., Kidder the weather. The winds shifted to the NW as a weak front Aug. 22 (DS). An ad. Glaucous Gull was below Garrison Dam, N.D., passedon the morning of the 11th. The first indication of a on the early date of Nov. 14(GBB). Five GlaucousGulls were at Fort major migratory movement was a kettle of 25 Broad-winged Peck Nov. 28 (CMC), and a first-year bird was in Yankton, S.D., on Hawks driffing at dusk into the trees alongthe Red R. For the the same date (WH). Two Black-legged Kittiwakes were photo- hour before dawn on the 12th an incredible chorus of the call graphed in Yankton Nov. 24-30 (WH, GM) and a report of two at notes of migratory songbirdswas heard as they passedover- Garrison Dam Oct. 10 (RQ) was surprisinglyearly. A Sabine'sGull head under a low cloud cover. Investigation of the better was observed at the Minot lagoons Oct. 7-11 (GBB, RM) and a second birding areas on the 12th revealed that a heavy fallout of was below Garrison Dam Oct. 10-11 (RQ, RM)--the fifth and sixth flycatchers, thrushes, vireos, and warblers had occurred. Lit- staterecords for a speciesseen only oncein North Dakota before the tle migratory activity was detected by ear on the night of the fall of 1980. 12th, but heavy migration was againheard at 10:30p.m., on the 13th. Not known to me until the 13thwas the fact that Sidney CUCKOOS THROUGH SWALLOWS -- A Black-billed Cuckoo Gauthreaux of Clemson University had parked his mobile near BismarckSept. 4 was occupyinga nestwith a new hatchlingat a migratory observatory on the Univ. of North Dakota campus t•me mostcuckoos have left. However, onewas still presentat Minot and had been monitoring the migration. The observatory uses Sept. 28. Great Horned Owls seemedmore numerousand bolder at a combination of radar, a ceilometer, an image intensifier, and Grand Forks, and a Snowy Owl Sept. 30 in Burke, N.D., was very a videotape recorder to monitormigrants at var!ousaltitudes. early (CAF). The only Saw-whet Owl reported was in Grand Forks Dr. Gauthreaux's preliminary estimates of peak migratory Oct 24. Seven Poor-wills were found in the SpringCr. Coal Area of traffic on the nights of Sept. 11 & 13 were on the o•der of Montana Sept. 23 (MH), and two in Jackson, S.D., in late August 100,000birds/hour/mile of migratoryfront. Since the Red R. were at the e. edge of their range (KG). More than 1000 Com. flows N in a broad valley about 60 mi wide, perhaps60 million N•ghthawkswere in migration at Roundup, Mont., Aug. 28 (CS). A birds crossedan imaginary E-W line acrossthe valley each of hummingbird at Billings for a number of days was identified as an these two nights as they flew S on their migratory journey. Anna's Hummingbird Nov. 14, and this hardy individual was still coming to a feeder in early December (HC, BF). It was the fifth VIREOS AND WARBLERS -- The season was ideal for late dates Anna's for Montana and the first e. of the Continental Divide. A Red- within these2 groups.At Sioux Falls, all 5 speciesof vireosexpected belhed Woodpecker at Hope, N.D., Nov. 6-23 was n. of the known in the e. Dakotas were observedas !ate as Sept. 12 (AH); a Yellow- nesting range (DLK). The last dates for kingbirds for the Region throated Vireo setting the latest date ever for South Dakota. Some

Volume 37, Number 2 195 remarkably late dates for warblers included a Tennessee banded in More than 700 Vesper Sparrows were seen along roadsidesbetween Brown, S.D., Oct. I I (DT), a Nashville banded there Oct. 28, a Black- Roundupand Broadview, Mont., Aug. 27 (LM). A ChippingSparrow throated Blue in Beadle, S.D., Oct. 29 (J & BJ}, a Bay-breastedin bandedin Brown, S.D., Oct. 25 (DT), and a Field Sparrowin Yankton Grand Forks Oct. 6, a Corn. Yellowthroatin Fargo Nov. I 1 (GN), a on the same date were both considered late. Seasonal totals of 23 Wilson's at Fort Peck Oct. 30 (CMC), and severalAm. RedstartsOct. SwampSparrows and six Fox Sparrowswere recordedat Minot Sept. 11-13.Golden-winged Warblers were observedin Minnehaha, S.D., 14-Oct. II and Sept. 25-Oct. I1, respectively. A well-marked Aug. 25-Sept.6, andone daily countof sixwas surprising for a species McCown's Longspur was observed under optimal conditionsin s.w. so rare in this Region(AH). Two N. Parulaswere in Brookings,S.D., Fall River,S.D., on thevery latedate of Nov. 27 (D,& RR). Sept. 17 (S. van Sickle)and onewas seen near Towner. N.D.. Sept. 12 (GBB, RM). A 9-plumaged Black-throatedBlue Warbler was at IN MEMORIAM -- For over 40 years, Ann and Robert Gammell Hope, N.D., Oct. 8-9 (DLK) andan ad. malewas an unexpectedtreat contributed enormously to our knowledge of birds of the Northern for Audubon field trip participantsat Grand Forks Sept. I1 Great Plains through their field Observations,banding studies, and (D. Vought). A total of 22 speciesof warblerswas recorded at Minot, variouswritings. For nearly 10years, they wrote the seasonalreports however seasonal totals for some of the more common ones were covering the Northern Great Plains for Aud. FieM Notes. In 1973, regarded as low. they organized and hosted the first convention of the American Birding Association in the tiny town of Kenmare, N.D. Numerous MEADOWLARKS THROUGH LONGSPURS -- A N. Oriole readersof these pagesowe their first encounterswith prairie species was very late Nov. 5 in Clay. S.D. (WL). Two flocks of Brewers such as Baird's Sparrow and Sprague's Pipit to the Gammells. It is Blackbirdsin McHenry, N.D., totaled7500 Sept. 19(GBB). Purple with deep regret that we note here the death of Ann Gammell in Finchesarrived in Grand Forks in July and were presentin above Kenmare, N.D., Nov. 9, 1982, at the age of 73. average numbers throughoutthe period. A "huge invasion" was noted in Brown, S.D., Sept. 20, and 100+ were banded there in CITED CONTRIBUTORS -- (area editors in italics). MON- November (DT). In contrast,only four were reportedin e. Montana, TANA---C.M. Carlson, H. Carlson, B. Fitzgerald, S. Gniadek, all in mid-October.Several Cassin'sFinches frequented a feeder in M. Humphties, T. Hinz, H. Marble, L. Malone, and C. Spogis. Lewiston, Mont., in September (LM), and one was observed in NORTH DAKOTA M. Bergan, G.B. Berkey. J. Berkey, C. Cot- Custer S.P., S.D., Aug. 6 (RR). Several speciesof"northern finches" win, G. English, G.A. Eslinger, C. Faanes, R. Fleck, D.L. were virtually absentas there were no reportsof Pine or Evening Kubischta, J. Kelly, D.O. Lambeth, G. Lambeth, S. Lambeth, grosbeaks,only two of Corn. Redpolls, one of Red Crossbills, and R. Martin, G. Nielson, D. Potter, R. Quanrud, R.N. Randall, C.A. noneof White-wingeds.Pine Siskins,which in recentyears, at least, Spurbeck, R. Stewart, T. Stewart, D.N. Svingen. SOUTH havenested in numbersin townsin North Dakotawith maturespruce DAKOTA L. Anderson, K. Graupman, W. Hall, B. Harris, plantings,disappeared following completionof nesting in June. A. Hoeget, K. Husmann, J. and B. Johnson,D. Kreger, W. Lemons, Where did they go?A very few were beingfound in the lasthalf of the G. McCloud; R. Peterson, D. and R. Rosche, D. Skadsen, H. Smith, period. AmericanGoldfinches, which only occasionallywinter in D. Tallman, G. Waddel, and S. Waldstein.--DAVID O. LAMBETH, North Dakota in numbers,appeared to be preparedto do sothis year. 1909 20th Ave. S., Grand Forks, N.D. 58201.

SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS I /Frances Williams ; S.DAK..____• .... -'----•

There was little uniformity in evaluation of the fall migration, with i'N PlatteNWR •k IOWA comments rangingfrom "dull" to "outstanding". At Oklahoma City. Bartlesville, Oklahoma and northeastern Kansas, shorebirding was •- ...... • . Lincoln' exceptionalfor a few weeks in August and September. At El Paso, the fall was characterized by many first-time vagrants and a full scale montane invasion. In the Lubbock, Texas area, rare birds were the • •orth...... Platte ' -hawnee rule rather than the exception.On the nightof September15-16, about 300 birds hit the TV tower at Coweta, Wagoner County, Oklahoma. ; These included 155 Northern Orioles, 49 Red-eyed Vireos and 84 ' CimmaronKANS ß ] MO warblersof 14 species.Jim Norman hasbeen pickingup tower kills at ...... 2e'se - 4 ' Coweta for 7 years, and this represented the most birds ever for a -- ...... single night. [ ',OKLA.•tillw•er • ARK. In the following text, place namesin italics denote counties. • Amarillo ' u. ß • •v A ß ' •ie&- Oklahoma -.• "•vv •'•' • I v•e-- City -Heavener LOONS THROUGH CORMORANTS -- Nebraska observers •Muieshoe • • •BrokenBow found an unusual number of Corn. Loons from a very early one in i Keith Aug. 31 (B JR) to an amazing 23 at Omaha Nov. 20 (BO). Red- necked, Horned, Eared, Western and Pied-billed grebes were all at • Lubbock •aHs Dallas the Lubbock wastewater ponds Sept. 19 (ML et aLL In Hudspeth, • . •bileneFo•t Worth i• •A- • .... / • Nacoguoc.es Tex., 20 W. Grebes were counted Nov. 16 (BZ) and a singlebird was .•-- •, ragu - Midland• ß • W&o q.... ' seen in Sarpy, Neb., Nov. 6 (BP). At least 1200 Double-crested • SanAngel• • . Lakeuwngstor Cormorants congregated in Coffey, Kans., Oct. I 0 (MS), and 380 flew •a•entine over Blair, Neb., Oct. 7 (TB, BP). Four Olivaceous Cormorants were discovered in Morris, Tex., Sept. 26 (RMC, CME) and one was at Dallas Aug. 14 (RRa).

HERONS -- A massive N movement of herons and egrets oc- curred in August and September throughore the Region. A 30-acre reported at more than a dozen localities. A Reddish Egret was playa in s.w. Midland, filled by rain water run-off from city streets, reposed at b. Balmorbea, •v•,v, Tcx., Oct. 8 (•Wh). Louisiana hosted 8 speciesof Ardeidae, includingthe locally rare Little Blue Herons were numerous in Kerr, Kendall and Coma[, Tex., and Heron, Great Egret and Louisiana Heron. Little Blue Herons ap- provided a first record at Lubbock (ph. CS). Least Bitterns were peared in Sedgwick, Kans., Washington, Okla., Muleshoe N.W.R., discoveredat 6 locations.At Kerr. an Am. Bittern Oct. 14 provided Tex., and Kerr, Tex. Large congregationsof Cattle Egrets were only a second record (E & KM).

196 American Birds, March-April 1983 STORKS THROUGH DUCKS -- Six Wood Storks were present Great Salt PlainsN.W.R., Okla., Oct. 31. A report of three Whoopers at Dallas Aug. 22 (B & MR), and three flew E along the Red R., flying along the Rio Grande in Big Bend N.P., Oct. 23 was astounding McCurtain, Okla., Sept. 26 (RMC, CME). At least a dozen sites •JEL). A dead Yellow Rail was picked up under the Coweta TV tower hosted numerousWhite-faced Ibises. A White Ibis in Kerr Aug. 26 Sept. 16 (JN) and a live one was seenin Boone, Neb., the sameday provideda firstcounty record (E & KM). A RoseateSpoonbill visited (WM). Several imm. Soras wandered into residentialareas of Waco in Dallas Sept. 24-Oct. 2 (MP et al.). Whistling Swans gracedLyon, early September. A Black Rail was discovered at Quivira N.W.R., Kans., Lancaster, Neb., and Tulsa in late November. Four Ross' Aug. l0 (E & JS). A Purple Gallinule at Lubbock Nov. 11 provideda Geese arrived at Tishomingo N.W.R., Okla., Nov. 13 and one was new county record (ML). An imm. Jaqanasomehow found one of the seen at Hagerman N.W.R., Tex., Nov. 18. At El Paso, the bird of the few marshy areas in vast Brewster, Tex., and remained there Oct. 7- seasonwas a Black-belliedWhistling Duck. This muchphotographed I I (SAW, GWh). bird was presentAug. l-Nov. 30+ (AG, m.ob.). Three immaturesof this speciesstopped briefly at the Midland wastewater pondsSept. 18 SHOREBIRDS -- Probablythe most thoroughlydocumented bird (RMS, m.ob.). At Cheyenne Bottoms W.M.A., Kans., a Black Duck of the season was a Wilson's Plover at Tulsa Aug. 15-Oct. 9 (JMcM, was carefully identified Sept. 4 (DV). An ad. Wood Duck was m.ob.), providing an unquestionablefirst state record. Piping Plovers followed by seven downy young at Hagerman N.W.R., Aug. 2. Three were discoveredat Ft. Worth Aug. 30, Cheyenne Bottoms Sept. 4, •? Wood Ducks were at El Paso Nov. 16. A concentration of at least and Rogers, Okla., Aug. 22 & 29. A groupof 30 Mountain Ploverswas 100 Wood Ducks inhabiteda floodedwood near Cheyenne Bottoms presentin Morton, Kans., Aug. 7 (SS) and a singlebird wasfound in Aug. 14. Greater Scanpwere at OmahaNov. 23 (BJR et al.) and Tulsa Crosby Sept. 25 (ML). Usually scarcein the fall, Am. Golden Plovers Nov. 7 (EH et al.). A flotilla of Lesser Scaup in Pawnee, Okla., Oct. were widespread and numerous. Ruddy Turnstones were seen at 31 was estimated to comprise 5000 birds. Oklahoma City Sept. 13 and Rogers, Okla., Aug. 28-Sept. 4. Two Long-billed Curlews at Irving, Tex., Sept. 3 were unexpected.Red Knots, Dunlins and Sanderlingsare regular, although uncommon, migrants acrossthe plains. Each was reported at 6 or more localities. Short-billed Dowitchers were carefully identifiedat Canadian, Okla., Aug. 28 (JAG), Lubbock Sept. 25 (N J), Omaha Aug. 4 (TB, BP), Sheridan, Neb., Aug. 13 (RCR). High countsof Buff-breastedSand- pipers included 26 in Pawnee, Okla., Sept. 12 (JH) and 16 in Cleve- land, Okla., Aug. 22 (JAG). Eight Marbled Godwits visited Rogers Aug. 22 (D & HG). A Black-neckedStilt in Wagoner, Okla., Oct. 16 was unusually far e. (SG). Red Phalaropes were found at Rogers, Okla., Oct. 5 (D & HG, m.ob.), Lubbock Sept. 19 (NJ, m.ob.) and Muleshoe N.W.R., Sept. 18 (CS). Northern Phalaropeswere sighted at 7 localities.

Black-bellied Whistling Duck. El Paso Co.. Tex., August, 1982. PhotolB. Zimmer.

VULTURES THROUGH FALCONS -- Many groupsof Turkey Vultures flew over Crosby,Tex., duringSeptember and early Octo- ber. A flock of 125, including 40% juvenile birds, Sept. 22 was the largestever countedthere (KH). At the nestinglocality of White- tailed Kites in s.e. Oklahoma, four birds remained as late as Oct. 3 (fideJGN). Othersightings of thisspecies occurred in Tillman,Okla., Oct. 2 ! (RMC) andNavarro, Tex., Oct. ! (RD. TQ) andNov. 17(TG, FB). This may be an irruptionyear for Goshawks.They were seenin Lyon, Kans., Nov. 25 (E & JS), Omaha Oct. 23, 25, Nov. 17 (JU, m.ob.), Boone,Neb., Nov. 5 (WM), andBarton, Kans., Oct. 20 (SS), and TishomingoN.W.R., Dec. 5 (KN). In Dawes, Neb., one Broad- wingedHawk wasobserved Sept. 16 and three were seenSept. 17, the most Roschehad ever seenin the area, springor autumn. A few Wilson's Plover, Tulsa Co., Okla., Aug. 25, 1982,first state record. Broad-wingedsstopped briefly in Amarilloand Lubbock. Swainsoh's PhotoIJ.S. Shackford. Hawks were reportedin fair-to-excellentnumbers across the Region. Highlightsincluded 1500 over Kerr Oct. 18 (JG), 200 at Big Spring, GULLS THROUGH GOATSUCKERS -- A Glaucous Gull was Tex., Oct. 7 (SCo), 30 at Bellevue,Neb., Sept. 24 (BP) anda groupof discoveredin Douglas, Kans., Nov. 19(RB). Two Herring Gulls at El 18 juvenileswith two adultsin Pawnee,Kans., Sept. 14 (SS). A PasoNov. 23 were unusualat that desertlocality (BZ). At Lubbock, a Harris' Hawk was far e. of its normal range at Arlington, Tex., Oct. California Gull Nov. 7 provided a new county record (ML, m.ob.). 10-16 (SSt) and one in Crosby Sept. 15 was unusual(KH). After Least Terns were at Quivera Aug. 28 & Sept. 17, Canadian, Okla., severalyears of scarcity,Harris' Hawks were againconspicuous in Aug. 22 & Sept. 4, Sarpy, Neb., Aug. 3, RogersAug. 7 & 22, Reno, trans-Pecos Texas. At least one of the Black Hawks that summered at Kans., Sept. 18. A congregationof Black Terns in Rogers Aug. 8 Lubbock remained until Oct. 11 (CS). Golden Eagles were seen e. to comprised250 individuals.A GroundDove visitedCrosby Sept. 30- Jefferson,Kans., Nov. 27 (SS) and Picher,Okla., Oct. 25 (PWW). Oct. 9 (KH, ML). Black-billedCuckoos were seenat Omaha Sept. 25 Caracaras were found in Hamilton, Limestone and Navarro, Tex. A and Dallas Sept. 6. A Roadrunnerran (for a touchdown?)in Baylot dark Gyrfalconflew over the railroadyards adjacent to downtown Stadium at Waco, Tex. A Groove-billed Ani at NacogdochesOct. 22 OklahomaCity Dec. I (JAG). Other than the residentpopulation in provided a secondcounty record (DW). A FlammulatedOwl was Big BendN.P., only 21 PeregrineFalcons were reported, but several discoveredat Hueco Tanks S.P., Tex.. Oct. 10 (BZ). At Big Bend of thoseappeared in areaswhere there had been no sightings in recent N.P., Aug. 7, Nanhey heard two Pygmy Owls calling, but sincehe years.Merlins appeared at just 5 localities. could never locate the birds he did not eliminate the possibilityhe was hearing a birder's tape recording. But on Aug. 12, Lasley photo- PRAIRIE CHICKENS THROUGH JA(•ANAS -- Duringthe past grapheda Pygmy Owl at the same location, providingthe second 7 years,Greater Prairie Chickens have greatly increased in numbers documented state record (T.P.R.F. #278). Long-eared Owls were in Noble, Okla., near Sooner L. (JAG). Wild Turkeys have spread reportedonly in Ottawa. Okla., and Short-earedOwls only at Tulsa, into McLennan, Tex., apparentlyfrom stock releasedby the Texas OklahomaCity and Cowley, Kans. A Barred Owl in Rush, Kans., Parksand Wildlife Dept., in nearbyBosque (JO). Two ad. Whooping Sept. 24 may be the westernmostappearance of this speciesin the Cranesarrived at Quivira N.W.R., Kans., Oct. 12, six adultsand one state (SS). At Dallas. a Poor-will was found dead Nov. 3. providing youngspent the night of Oct.31 at CheyenneBottoms, two adults and the first specimenfor the county(MP). Large flightsof Com. Night- oneradio-tagged young were seenin Greenwood,Kans., Nov. 2 and hawks included 200 in Washington, Okla., Sept. 14 & Oct. 2, 80 at one adult was observed in Rawlins, Kans., Nov. 2. Seven stoppedat Omaha Aug. 29 and 50 at Baldwin Sept. 29.

Volume 37, Number 2 197 SWIFTS THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS -- Fifteen Chimney peared In good numbersthroughout the Region Very early Ruby- Swifts soaredover Chadron,Neb., Aug. 5. Roschestated this prob- crowned Kinglets were at Amarillo Aug. 4 (NE) and Big Bend N P, ably representedthe resultsof this yeaifs breeding,indicating the Sept. 5 (AB). Sprague'sPipits were found at 7 localities.Vireos have increaseof this speciesin n.w. 'Nebraska.An assemblyof 500 become very scarce in the Region-•only 9 contributorsmade any Chimney Swifts in a schoolhousechimney in the Texas Panhandle mention of the family. A White-eyed Vireo at Big Bend N.P., Nov 26 was surelythe largestflock ever reportedfrom that area (RBr). Eight was late (JA). Bell's Vireos were noted at only 6 localities. S•ngle speciesof hummingbirdscould be foundin Big BendN.P., Aug. 6-13, PhiladelphiaVireos at BalmorheaL., Aug. 6 (GWh) and Bellevue, •ncludinga carefully identifiedad. • Allen's Hummingbird(GL). Neb., Aug. 28 (AG) were early, while five of this speciesin Rogers There were numerousreports of late-lingeringhummers, including Sept. 18 constitutedan unusual number (JH). Rufous Hummingbirds at El Paso and Lubbock Nov. 30, Ruby- throated at Bartlesville Nov. 30, three Anna's at E1Paso Nov. 30 and WARBLERS -- A Black-and-white Warbler lingered at Baldwin a Broad-tailed at Alpine, Tex., Nov. 5. On the morning of the until Nov. 29. Both Golden-wingedand Blue-wingedwarblers graced season'sfirst cold front Sept. 22, thousandsof Ruby-throatedHum- FontenelleForest, Sarpy, Neb., Aug. 29 (J & SK). A c• Blue-winged mingbirdsfed on flowering water hyacinthsin L. Livingston, Tex., Warbler was banded at Plano, Tex., Aug. 21 (AV, JK), and one was where Bryan estimatedtwo or three hummers/acreand up to 5000 sighted in Crosby Sept. 4 (ML). Tennessee Warblers strayed W to acres of plants. Dawes, Neb., Sept. 17 (RCR)and Potter, Tex., Oct. 6 (FC). S•ngle Virginia's Warblers appeared at Midland Oct. 3 (JM) and Muleshoe N.W.R., Sept. 19 (KH), while three were at Hueco Tanks Oct 17 Lasley senta descriptionof a CalliopeHummingbird bath- (BZ, JD). Visitors to Big Bend N.P. in early August found Cohma ing at Big Bend N.P.: The tiny c• hummerbathed in a trickle of Warbler family groups conspicuous. At Hagerman N.W.R, a water flowingovera flat rock. He stoodin the trickle, rolledhis N. Parula appeared on the late date Nov. 20 (CBH, m.ob.) and one head sidewaysin the water, throwing water onto his back and visited Midland Sept. 30 (JM). A Magnolia Warbler in Lancaster, wingswith quick snapsof the head. The hummerthen buzzed Neb., Oct. 22 was also tardy (MBO). Western sightingsof Black- its wingsvigorously a few seconds,then repeatedthe process throated Blue Warblers occurred at Big Bend N.P., Nov. 3 and of rolling his head into the water. After about 30 secondsof Midland Sept. 30. More than 30 Townsend'sWarblers brightened the bathing, the hummer flew to a bare branch over the creek and Franklin Mts., near El PasoOct. 17and one remainedat Hueco Tanks preened. until Nov. 2. A Golden-cheekedWarbler in Kerr Aug. 5 establisheda new late date for this summer resident. Two Hermit Warblers de- lighted Big Bend N.P. visitorsAug. 6-8 (m.ob.) and one was found In KINGFISHERS THROUGH CORVIDS -- The most astounding the Franklin Mts,, Oct. 17(BZ, JD). A BlackburnianWarbler lingered report of the seasonconcerned a Ringed Kingfisher that sat on a at HagermanN.W.R., Nov. 21 (KHa). A Yellow-throatedWarbler m phone wire behind a ranger's residence in Big Bend N.P., Sept. 23. The observerswatched the bird for 5 minutes, then it flew away Crosby Sept. 4 was w. of its usual range, as were Chestnut-sided Warblers in Comanche, Okla., Oct. 24 (JMcG) and Buffalo Lake acrossthe desert toward the Rio Grande some25 mi away (B & TA). N.W.R., Tex., Sept. 19 (KS). Belated Pine Warblers were noted In At Midland there had been only 8 sightingsof Golden-frontedWood- Randall, Tex., Oct. 31 and Hagerman N.W.R., Nov. 20. A Kentucky peckersin 35 years. This fall at least sevenindividuals were present. Warbler was sightedin Crosby Oct. 2 (ML). At OklahomaCity, two One in Gray, Tex., Nov. 7 representeda first recordfor this Panhan- Mourning Warblerswere bandedAug. 28 and anotherSept. 17, while dle locality. A Red-headedWoodpecker at E1Paso Oct. 17-19con- one was seen at Bartlesville Oct. 21. The Red-faced Warbler was stituted a second area record (JD, BZ). Acorn Woodpeckers ex- tended their range slightly in the Kerrville, Tex., area (E & KM) and finally documentedfor Texas when Lasley photographedone in Big Bend N.P., Aug. 10(T.P.R.F. #277). The bird was seenagain Aug 17 one was found in Dog Canyon, GuadalupeMountains N.P., where (GW). There are at least 4 previous sight records of Red-faced the species has become scarce in recent years (SW). A Lewis' Warblers in Texas. Canada Warblers are rarely reported in fall, but Woodpeckerwas discoveredin'Big Bend N.P., Oct. 30 (JDS). A were seen at 10 localities, dates varying from late August to early Williamson's Sapsuckerarrived at El Paso Oct. 2 and there were October. several reports of this speciesin the Davis Mts., during October. A Great Crested Flycatcher was found in Rush, Kans., on the late date ICTERIDS TO TANAGERS -- A flock of Yellow-headed Black- Oct. 12 (SS). A Say's Phoebediscovered inMontgornesy, Tex., Sept. birds estimated to comprise 20,000 individuals flew N from E1 Paso 17 (LS, AS) was photographed (KB) to document this second e. Oct. 13 (JDiP). A Scott's Oriole at Muleshoe N.W.R., Sept 19 Texas record. At "Swallow Sinkhole", Glass Mts., Brewster, Tex., provideda newrefuge record (KH). A N. "Baltimore"Oriole visited a 450 Cave Swallows were still flying in and out Oct. 23 (SW). Two Kerr feeder Sept. 13-27. A W. Tanager was found in Morton Sept 12 Green Jayswere still presentat Keene, Tex., Sept. 13 (CWE). Scrub Jays invaded El Paso in good numbersin late August. In Stevens, and the specieswas unusuallycommon in the Lubbockarea. Kans., Oct. 30, a smallgroup of White-neckedRavens were jealously defendinga road-killed rabbit from a flock of Corn. Crows (SS). A FRINGILLIDS -- Black-headed Grosbeaks were found e to flock of 100 Pition Jays flew down the Cimarron R., Morton, Kans., Millard and Omaha, Neb., Linn and Johnson, Kans. In Morton, a • Sept. 12 and a single bird was reported in Russell, Kans., in late Black-headed Grosbeak accompaniedthree fledglingsAug. 10 A November. Pition Jays also invaded the GuadalupeMts. Lazuli Bunting visited Crosby Aug. 28 (ML). A Dickcissel at MuleshoeN.W.R., Sept. 19 constituteda new refugerecord (KH) CHICKADEES THROUGH VIREOS --An invasion of Mountain and the specieswas abundantat El Paso. EveningGrosbeaks were Chickadeesat El Paso began in mid-October. Carolina Chickadees seen only at Bartlesville and Omaha. Large numbersof Purple were found in Randall, Tex., Oct. 31 (KS). A Tufted Titmouse in Finches invaded Omaha Oct. 23 but by Nov. 30 few remained and Gray, Tex., Nov. 7 representedthe first appearanceof the nominote almost none were reportedelsewhere. Surprisingly,one appearedat speciesthat far w. (KS). Several "Black-crested" Titmice moved E1 Paso Oct. 15. Pine Siskinswere abundantat E1Paso, but virtually across40 mi of unsuitablehabitat to Midland's urban tree plantings. absent elsewhere. A Lark Bunting in Kendall, Tex., Oct. 30 was All 3 speciesof nuthatchesarrived in E1Paso in goodnumbers in mid- considerablye. of its normal range (SWi). October. Only 9 localities recorded Red-breasted Nuthatch. A Baird's Sparrowswere reportedin Oldham, Tex., Oct. 24 (RR) and Pygmy Nuthatch was found in Morton Sept. 12 (SS). Winter Wrens CrosbyAug. 8 (ML). Le Conte'sSparrows were banded at Oklahoma were seenat a few widely separatedlocalities. Rock Wrens strayedto City Oct. 19 & 23, and were observedat 7 otherlocalities with a peak Oklahoma City Oct. 14 and Ft. Worth Oct. 24-Nov. 30. Curve-billed of ten at Omaha Oct. 16. Sage Sparrows were common at Hueco Thrasherswere found in Jackson,Okla., Nov. 21 (RMC) andMorton Tanks after Oct. 21 and one was found at Midland Nov. 28. At Dallas, Oct. 30 (SS). A SageThrasher briefly visited Rush, Kans., Nov. 6. one banderbanded 98 Lincoln's Sparrowsduring September,with a A "miserable" migration of thrushes, opined contributors in maximum of 28 on one day (AV). Swamp Sparrows were widely Omaha and the Texas Panhandle. A Wood Thrush fed on Viburnum reportedin the Regionand were unusuallyabundant in the Omaha berriesat Chadron Sept. 15 (RCR) and anotheroff-course individual area. McCown's Longspursat E1 PasoNov. 9 provideda first record was seen at Oklahoma City Sept. 26-Oct. 10 (ESh). A Veery was there. Several thousand Lapland Longspurs were in Pawnee and bandedat OklahomaCity Sept. 5 (ESh) and one in CrosbyOct. 2 Rush, Kans., Nov. 26. Laplandand Smith'slongspurs staged a major provided a first county record (ML). Golden-crownedKinglets ap- flight over the prairies n.e. of Tulsa Nov. 20, and a few Chestnut-

198 American Birds, March-April 1983 collaredLongspurs accompanied them (JH). The latter specieswas Paul W. Wilson.Texas: Betty & Tom Alex, JohnnyArmstrong, abundant in the El Paso area after Oct. 15, with a high count of 150 JamesBeach, F. Becker,Anne Bellamy, Lillian Brown, Kelly Bryan, Nov. 9 (BZ). The only Snow Bunting reported was in Platte, Neb., Raymond Bryant (RBr), Fern Cain, Steve Calver, Robin M. Carter. Nov. 14 (B JR). R.D. Coggeshall,Sue Carson (SCo), R. Derdeyn,Joseph DiPasquale (JDiP), Jeff Donaldson(JD), CharlesW. Easley,Caroline M. East- ABBREVIATION: T.P.R.F. = Texas Photo Record File. man, Nancy Elliott, PansyEspy, JohnGalley, AI Gavit, Tim Gollob, Karl Hailer (KHa), Carl B. Haynie, Kelly Himmel (KH), Nick CONTRIBUTORS AND OBSERVERS -- Kansas:Amelia Betts, Jackson,Jim Keller, GregLasley, J.E. Liles, Mark Lockwood,Joan Roger Boyd, Mel Cooksey, Steve Kingswood, Ed & Jean Schulen- Merritt, Ernest& Kay Mueller, KennethNanhey, June Osborne, berg, Marvin Schwilling,Scott Saltman,Donald Vannay. Nebraska: Margaret Parker, Warren Pulich, T. Quinn, B. & M. Ransom, Tanya Bray, Alan Grenon,Jim & SandyKovanda, Wayne Mollhoff, R. Rasmussen(RRa), Rena Ross(RR), Linda Schooley,Kenneth Mabel B. Ott, Bill Otto, Babs Padelford, Richard C. Rosche, B.J. Seyffert, Ann Spears,Cliff Stagher,Rose Marie Stortz, S. Stout Rose, John Upchurch.Oklahoma: Robin M. Carter. Ella Delap. (SSt). Jimmy D. Stovall. Allen Valentine,Gene Warren (GW), Steve Caroline M. Eastman, Sara Gallagher, Dottie & Howard Goard, West ½SW), Goth White (GWh), Sue Wiedenfeld (SWi), Jack C. Joe A. Grzybowski, Elizabeth Hayes, Jim Hoffman, Janet McGee Williams, Sandy Williams(SAW), David Wolf, Barry Zimmer.- (JMcG), Jeri McMahon (JMcM), KennethNanney, JohnG. Newell, FRANCES WILLIAMS, Rt. 4, 2001 BrokenHills E., Midland, TX Jim Norman, Euelda Sharp (ESh), Eddie Stegall,Jack D. Tyler, 79701.

SOUTH TEXAS REGION /Fred S. Webster, Jr. -- T E • Austin! e•,•=•eBastrop- Beaumont, e ,,• •LA. • ½•,•x/ P^tME.OHou• ß •Co•• Absenceof significanttropical weather systemsin the western Gulf • ,•CQ•ESES•eM• -• est.e•. LaPorte•Hi• • of Mexico during the hurricane season was a major factor in the De[-• Rio ß • S•n_ - Seguin• •aYSHOeE•e• •L••- •awe•ton '.• ' • Uvalde •nmnm ' e• • continuation of summer's drought until mid-November in upper and •% •Freepor• central coastal sections and to the end of the season elsewhere in •EaglePass Beeville. • South Texas. Lack of the usual autumn rains plus temperatures % • WelderRefu•e. •ran•s averagingseveral degrees above normal resultedin steadyattrition of ':'•'•. %•e' Alice. surface water, which in turn constricted aquatic life into ever- '"'"• •'• • ?• Loredo Nu•s •.• P• dwindling ponds and marshes and attracted large numbers of water birds while the food supply lasted. Few major concentrationsof migrants were reported, even from •." • Raymondvi•e the upper Texas coast where, in fall as well as in spring, coastal migrant trapscan hold amazingnumbers of weary passerines.Migra- tion there as elsewhereproceeded steadily, stimulatedbut not over- whelmed by periodic frontal passage.Our reports indicate that the coastal plains from Corpus Christi westward and southward may have had the better showing. Developmentsat Austin the weekendof L•:/ ilia•1 -- • •San Fernando October 9-10, projectedto the Rio Grande Delta on subsequentdays, may present a case in point, as this was the best time for viewing weather-slowedmigrants. During this period warblers were espe- cially plentiful, with flycatchers and other tropics-bound speciesin -": ....:• •' , •t --: lesser numbers. Several days of unsettled weather apparently in- October. All but a •ew Wood Storkshad mo•ed •rom the upperand c. fluenced these migrants. Warm, humid conditions with occasional coasts by August; after a month's hiatus, storks •ere found in an area showers and thundershowersprevailed October 7-8 and until a cold near Falfurrias,Brook•, •here they were observedSept. •-18, •ith front entered the Region on the morningof October 9 with slowly peak count 120, Sept. J2 (AO). Thirty •crc seen at Santa Ana clearingskies and brisk northerly winds--which subsidedby evening N.W.R., Sept. 25 (JA) aQer •hlch date none•as reporteduntil the as the front slowed down short of the coast. Following a pre-dawn late date No•. 4 •hen 31 •ere observed •. of Boca Chica beach near thundershowerat Austin on the morning of October 10 an excellent the mouth of the Rio Grande (TP). Flocks of 100-•00 Whitefaced migratory wave was apparent. Subsequently, most of these birds Ibises could be seen dai•y in October in the area of AUwater Prairie vanished overnight. Reports from eastern sectionsdid not reflect this Chicken N.W.R., as they fed in drained rice fidds (WAS). migration. On the upper coast. one of the better counts of the season, especially of flycatchersand warblers, had been made--but on Octo- WATERFOWL -- A hugeinflux of geeseoccurred during the first ber 9. It is curiousthat, at Rockport after frontal passagethe night of •eek of November. On the upper coast, 600 Canada, 6000 White- October l0 followed by a rainy morning, Clark searched a prime fronted and 25,000 Sno• geese were fo•d in w. •arris rice fields wooded area but found only one migrant! The aforementionedfront No•. 6 and 20,0• Sno• Geese •ere seen in Cha•b•r½ No•. 16 stalled off the coast, and October 11-12 moisture from the gulf and Record goosenumbers •ere noted in the Bagle L, Coloradoarea, from an upper level disturbancewas overriding the cool air. High •ith about 100,00•presumably mostSno• Oeese•roostingin the pressure settled in October 13 and the rain pattern moved eastward Auratar Prairie Chicken N.W.R.'s ne•ly created 80-acre marsh out of Texas. Arvin reported the period of October I l-I 5 best of the (WAS). In the Corpus Christi area •here White-fronted Geese ha•e seasonfor weather-related grounding of migrants in the Rio Grande been scarcein recent years, this speciesmade the headlines. Numer- Delta, an area stretching from the dunes of South Padre Island ousflights •ere notedo•er the city No•. 7-8 (KM) but the big sho• westward to Falcon Lake in Zapata County. Given unsettled weather occurred near g Corpus Christi in late afternoon No•. 13 •hen an as described,it takeslittle imaginationto watch the Austin wave, plus estimated32,000 + geeserose from the lake area to fly • duringa 45- coastwise movement, arrive on the Mexican border by the latter rain period. About 85% of these •ere White-fronted, most of the dates. In the text following place names in italics are counties. remainder •ere Sno• Geese. (CC, KM • al.). The duck populationat Auratar PrairieChicken N.W.R., jumped SHEARWATERS THROUGH IBISES I Ten Cory's Shearwa- from about500 to 50,000+ No•. 6 as huntingseason got under•ay; ters were seen 50 mi e. of Port Aransas, and a sub-adull Masked about40,000 of these•ere Pintailsbut by the end of the monthGreen- Booby 30 mi out Aug. 28 (CC). Five Gannets were observedfrom the •inged Teal •ere most numerous (WAS). A check of w. •art•s Freeport jetties Oct. 26 (CWE). Numbers of herons, particularly sho•ed three Pintailsand 3000 Oreen-•inged Teal Oct. J0 but Great and Snowyegrets and LouisianaHerons increasedgreatly over and 4000 rcs•cti•cly, No•. 6. In the samearea, Bluc-•inged Teal past years in the Austin area, and were in peak numbersinto early •ere commonin late Septemberbut had disap•ared by late Octo•r;

Volume 37, Number 2 199 American Wigeons and N. Shovelers moved in later and were com- CRANES, JACANAS -- Two WhoopingCranes spotted by aerial mon by November's end (WC, TE, JM). SingleEuropean Wigeons survey Oct. 16 were the first noted at Aransas N.W.R., this fall. Total weze seen at Austin Oct. 30 (BBa, BL), and in Caldwell Nov. 28 (ES). counthad risento 14 by 2 dayslater. By Nov. i only 18 craneshad A Surf Scoter was found at the Austin sewageponds Oct. 30 (BBa, G been spottedbut numbersjumped to 63 Nov. 4. Peak count'was70 on & BL). Single Masked Ducks were reported at Santa Ana N.W.R., Dec. I (CD). A major movement of Sandhill Cranes was noted at Nov. 11 & 13 by refuge visitors (fide SL). Austin Oct. 17. An imm. Jacana was at Santa Aria N.W.R., Nov. 10- 30 (SL, RR et al.). HAWKS -- Mississippi Kite migration through w. Houston and Harris in August was good although in small groups (JM). Austin SHOREBIRDS -- Two Mountain Plovers at Austin, Sept. 11 OS) highswere of 100, Aug. 28 and 150+ Sept. 16 (J & BR). At Falfurrias, & 19(G & BL, BW) were unusual,as wasafall Whimbrel at Rockport 2 flightsAug. 29 totalled500 birds (AO), and 407 in one flightwas seen Aug. 11 & 27 (CC). An Upland Sandpiperat Austin Oct. 26 (FSW) at Hazel BazemoreP., near CorpusChristi Oct. 2. On Sept: 22, 2 days was unusuallylate, as were three Baird's Sandpipersat Mitchell L., after a Canadian air mass had cleared skies over Texas, Broad- BexarNov. 21(WS). Long-billedDowitchers were abundant in fields winged Hawk flights took place on a wide front. Along Buffalo Bayou in w. Harris in October while the lesscommon Short-billed occupied in Houston, Morgan watched 1050_+birds leave an overnightroost. the tidal flats at Bolivar, Galveston. "Peep" sandpipersapparently He suspectedthat he had seen only a small portion of the flight as peaked at inland localities in late September, but were common in trees obscuredthe view. That day 620 hawks were seen over Falfur- favored coastalspots at leastfrom late Augustthrough November, In rias (AO) and 3000 came in to roost at Bentsen-RioGrande Valley the Bolivar concentrations,W. Sandpipersfar outnumberedother S.P. (JA). "peeps", and Sanderlingswere quite abundant (BB, TE, JM et aLL Austin's first Ruff ever. was discovered Oct. 5 (GL et al.); detailed SoAo notesand drawingsfrom a 2-hr studywere submitted(GL, CS). This The sixth annual hawk watch, centered on the Nfieces R. speciesturns up spa?inglyalong the Texas coast but inland occur- watershed took place Oct. 2. Broad-wingedHawk numbers ences are not expected. Austin has held a near monopoly on N. were proclaimedthe best ever for any organized watch any- Phalarope sightings,and indeed one or more of the speciesappeared where and comprised most of the 52,771 raptors counted that in mid-September, but one found at Galveston Sept. 4 (BB, JM) day. Aside from small flightswhich left roostsalong the river 8- furnishedthe fourth record for the upper coast. The latter was in a 9 a.m., most hawks crossed the Nueces area in 3 waves: 10-11 spoils area with 300 _+ Wilson's Phalaropes. It or another individual a.m., 12:30-2:00p.m., and 3-4 p.m: (KM). Sexton, who coor- was seen Oct. 16 & 17 (DD, ER). dinated the close-site study, commented that "there had been no fronts, only gusty SE and E winds for a week, but it now CUCKOOS, SWIFTS, HUMMINGBIRDS -- A MangroveCuc- appears that migrants can slip by comfortably on E winds in koo was spottedby an unidentifiedvisitor to SantaAna N.W.R., Aug. their S passage... They flew very high... had we not been 26 and was seenthe following day as it respondedto a tape recording scanning the skies with binoculars we would have missed (JA, TP). This provided the secondrecord for the delta area. Two nearly all big kettles and streamsat my station." Black Swiftswere carefully observedat Falfurriaslate Aug. 21 (AO); this speciesis on the Texas hypotheticallist. Sightingsof the rare Only 33 Swainson'sHawks were reported on the count, which is Blue-throatedHummingbird highlighted an otherwiseuneventful surprisingin view of the fact that in September, Wilson, about 100mi migration. One was at Houston Sept. 9-14 (SW et aLL and a male n.w. of Corpus Christi, had been "deluged" with SwainsoWsfeeding visited O'Neil's yard in Falfurdas Aug. 29-Sept. 4. on locustswhich infested coastal bermuda pastures(WS). Perhaps the largestflight of SwainsoWsHawks ever identifiedat Austin was FLYCATCH ERS --A vagrantTropical Kingbirdwas seenbut not recorded on Oct. 9. From a hilltop lookout. Sexton saw one distant heard near AnahuacN.W.R., Nov. 16 (JM). An Ash-throatedFly- flight of 1300unidentified Buteos after 9 a.m., a flight of 483 Swain- catcher near Sabine Pass Oct. 22, was very unusualso far e. (T & son's 9:50-9:55 a.m., 873 SwainsoWs2-3 p.m., and 1266 SwainsoWs VE). A Black Phoebe, probably a Travis first, appearedin e. Austin 3-4 p.m. Aside from 46 Am. Kestrels scattered throughout the Nov. 7 (BBa) and remained to December. Peak numbers of Em- viewing period, there was just a sprinklingof other raptors. A last pidonax flycatcherswere reachedin the Austinarea in early Septem- large flightof 500 + SwainsoWsHawks was seenflying SE over Santa ber with a numberof Least and Traill's bandedduring the month(DC, Ana N.W.R., Oct. 16 (RC, CE). Probably the prize bird of the season GL). One of the highersingle species counts of the seasonat High I., was an ad. RoadsideHawk, Buteo magnirostris discovered at Bent- was of 25 E. Wood Pewees Aug. 28 (JM); a steady migration was sen-Rio Grande Valley S.P., Oct. 7 (TP) and photographed(JA); it observed at Corpus Christi Aug. 30-31 (KM). Single W. Wood remained through November. This representsthe first documented Pewees were identified by voice at Falfurrias Sept. 18 (AO), and at United States record for this tropical species since 1901, when a Austin Oct. 28 (FSW). specimenwas collected near Brownsville. What appearedto be an immature bird of this species was seen at Santa Ana N.W.R., Oct. 3 NUTHATCHES THROUGH WAXWINGS -- First Red-breasted (LR). Nuthatches were reported at Bolivar Oct. 22 {T & VE) and at Austin Oct. 23 (FSW), the vanguardof a modestincursion. Major waves of House Wrens were noted at Austin Oct. 10, and on S. Padre l., Oct. 14. An early Winter Wren was at Houston Oct. 17 {WC). Twenty Short-billed Marsh Wrens at L. Alice Oct. 19 {RA) was most unusual for Jim Wells as was a singleRock Wren occupyinga rock-covered dike on the Anzalduas unit of Santa Ana N.W.R., Nov. 29 (G & BL). A SageThrasher in Hays Nov. 20 (EK) was the only one reported.A November invasion of Am. Robins was very impressive at some localities. Large numbersbegan arriving in Faifurrias Nov. 10 (AO) and in Corpus Christi Nov. 13 (KM), then at AransasN.W.R. (CD) and in the Rio Grande Delta IG & BLI later in the month. Eastern Bluebirdswere more commonthan in yearsin partsof the Rio Grande Delta (JA). Late in OctoberGolden-crowned Kinglets moved into n. portionsof the Region in better numbersthan in severalyears. Cedar Waxwings arrived in good numbersby late November throughout.

VIREOS, WARBLERS -- Vireosand warblersoccurred in good varietybut usuallyin moderatenumbers. Twelve Red-eyedVireos at High I., Aug. 28 (JM et al.) was unusualfor fall, and one at Austin Oct. 29 (FSW) was late. Reported high countsfor tropics-bound Roadside Hawk, Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley $.P., I•ex., Oct. 23, warblerson the upper coast were unusuallylow. The warbler with 1982. Photo/G.F. Wagner. highesttrip countsthere was•surprisingly! the Canada with 30 at

200 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 High I., Aug. 28 (JM et al.) and Sept. 1 (PV). Meanwhile, in c. and s. LOONS THROUGH FALCONS -- An Arctic Loon, rare in the areas, the Nashville Warbler occupiedits usual dominantrole being Fort St. John area, was discovered on Charlie L., Oct. 3 (CS, WW) especially abundantin Austin Oct. 10, and in the Rio Grande Delta The first report for the Yukon in many years of a Pied-billedGrebe during the wave of Oct. 11-14. Yellow Warbler probably was in was received when one was spotted on Long L., near Whitehorse runner-up position with a good showing at Austin, in Wilson, at Aug. 29 (RC). A W. Grebe appeared at Graham Inlet, n. B.C., Sept Rockport and Corpus Christi. A moderatebut widespreadwave of 11 (MBr). This specieswas noteworthy also in the Fort St. John area Yellow-breasted Chats was evident the first week of September. Rare where one bird was seen Oct. 23 (GS, CS) and two Oct. 24 (CS) at listingspresent a mixture ofe. and w. species,as follows:Virginia's Charlie L., for the first fall records in the Peace R. area. Two Northern Warbler near High I., Sept. 11 (CS) and Anahuac N.W.R., Sept. 24 Fulmars ventured far W and were observed several km n.e. of (BBe, LG), the fourth and fifth record for the upper coast;MacGilliv- Herschel I., Yukon, Arctic Ocean Sept. 3 (MBe). Althoughthis is the ray's Warbler in the L. Alice area Sept. 5 (RA), a firstcounty record; first report of fulmarsin Yukon waters they may be more commonin Cape May Warbler at High I., Oct. 9 (JM et al.), earliest of 4 fall the open ocean than generally assumed,as they had been previously recordsfor the upper coast; Black-throatedBlue Warbler at Johnson seenby surveyorsin the samegeneral area (fide MBe). Space Center Sept. 19 (BC), in Bastrop Sept. 25-26 (MP), and at One hundred Snow Geese were at Stokes Pt., Yukon coast Sept 4 Galveston Oct. 14 (JH et al.); Townsend's Warbler at Rancho Santa (MBe), and interestingly,migration of Snow Geese was observedin Margarita, Starr, Sept. 11(J & BR), on N. PadreI., Oct. 10(BR, WS), the s. Yukon; 7 flocks flew over a sloughof the Yukon R., near Marsh and at Santa Ana N.W.R., Nov. 28 (G & BL); Hermit Warbler at L., Sept. 24; 50 were observedthere in the water Sept. 30, and a few Laguna AtascosaN .W.R., Aug. 20 (TP et al.), first documented(ph.) flocks were noted Oct. 3-5 (ML). Twenty (Black) Brant were reported recordfor the Rio Grande Delta; Prairie Warbler on S. Padre I., Sept. near McKinley Bay, w. N.W.T., Aug. 29, and 35 were seenat Stokes 18 & 22 (JA), secondfall record for the Rio Grande Delta; and Golden- Pt., Sept. 3 (MBe). A Harlequin Duck with eight youngwas reported crownedWarbler (Basileuterus culicivorus), a vagrant from Mexico, from the Teslin R., Aug. 4 (JL, PW), and one was recorded at the at Santa Ana N.W.R., Nov. 9-30 (SL, TP et aLL for a seventhUnited lower Stikine R., B.C., Aug. 2 (TM). The peak of Bufflehead migra- States record. Yellow-rumped Warbler, our common wintering war- tion in the s. Yukon was established for the time around Oct. 13 when bler, arrivedfairly early--at HoustonOct. 15 (SW) and TravisOct. 21 thousandswere seenfrom the air (DM). A •?Hooded Merganser with (DO), and subsequentlyoccurred in excellent numbers. four to five youngwas noted at the lower Stikine R., in early August (TM), and two ad. maleswere observedat Charlie L., Oct. 17 (CS) ORIOLES, TANAGERS -- A Scott's Oriole in n. Webb Oct. 17 An amazing six Ospreys were seen at and near a recently built nest (RC, CE) probablyfurnished a county first. The N. Oriole migration at Teslin, Yukon, at the end of August(LG). A Red-tailedHawk was was outstandingin some c. localities, particularly at Corpus Christi and Falfurriaslate August-Sept.20. By contrast,highest single-party countsfrom the upper coastwere 15! Two W. Tanagerswere found at Bolivar Sept. 11 (BBe et al.), and three ScarletTanagers, rare in fall, were at Rockport Sept. 17 (CC).

FRINGILLIDS -- Late waves of Indigo Buntings were noted at High I., Oct. 22 (40•T & VE) and at Freeport Nov. 2 (50-CWE). A Green-tailed Towhee was located on Galveston I., Nov. 13-30 (TE). Two at Falfurrias Nov. 13 (AO) were the first in several years there. The first of a good number of Rufous-sidedTowhees was sightedat Austin Oct. 14 (KW). A goodinflux of Lark Buntingsoccurred as far e as Austin, Alice and Falfurrias. Most winter sparrows were re- ported in good to excellent numbers. A Sharp-tailed Sparrow at Rockport Nov. 22 (C & HK) was noteworthy. A Black-throated Sparrow wanderedinto the Rockport area Nov. 6 (C & HK). Chip- ping Sparrows reached the Rio Grande Delta in good numbers. Lincoln Sparrowsappeared early at Austin with one Sept. 25 (RH), and by mid-October were abundant there. Song Sparrows seemed later and less common than usual.

CONTRIBUTORS AND CITED OBSERVERS -- Richard Al- bert, JohnArvin, Bob Barth (BBa), Bob Behrstock,Bob Cade, Robin Carter, Charlie Clark, Don Connell, Wesley Cureton, David Dauphin, Edward DeMoll, Carol Dickinson, Charles W. Easley, Caroline Eastman,Ted & Virginia Eubanks, Jr., Linda Graetz, Jane Hamilton, Ray Heitmann, David Huffman, Charles and Hilde Kaig- ler, Ed Kutac, Steve Labuda, Greg and Becky Lasley, Kay Mc- Cracken, Paul McKneely, James Morgan, Donna O'Daniel A O'Neil, Megan Phillips, Thomas Pincelli, Randy Pinkston, Ray Rauch, Johnand Barbara Ribble, Linda Roach, Ed Rozenburg, Willie Sekula, Chuck Sexton, Wayne A. Shifflett, Elton Stilwell, Jack Sunder, Peter Vennema, Bret Whitney, Steve Williams, Ken Wink- ler --FRED S. WEBSTER, JR., 4926 StrassDrive, Austin, TX 78731.

NORTHWESTERN CANADA REGION /Helmut Grttnberg

The seasonstarted out cool and moist in August. Precipitation was also above average during Septemberand October in most parts of the Region.These two monthswere relatively warm while November was a few degreesbelow average and drier than normal. Contributorsto this report observed183 species. A numberof early migrants and other regular species were not reported probably be- causeAugust contributionswere scarcethis year.

Volume 37, Number 2 201 seenclose to its known n. breedinglimit nearInuvik, Aug. 12(MBe). 4-6 birds were recordedin the Fort St. Johnarea Nov. 7 & 28 (JJ, CS, Peregrine and Gyrfalcon observationswere scarce this fall. WS). A Rufous Hummingbird was noted at the lower Stikine R., B.C., in early August (TM). GROUSE THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS -- Four Blue Grouse were reported from the Haines Rd., Oct. 10-12 (RC, NW et al.). A PERCHING BIRDS -- Steller's Jays were seen repeatedlyat the Black-bellied Plover was seen at Stokes Pt., Sept. 4 (MBe). Four lower Stikine R., B.C., in August and September(TM). There was a individualsappeared at the Fort St. Johnsewage lagoons Oct. 2 (CS, noticeableincrease in Black-billedMagpies over the last few yearsin WW). A Killdeer stayedin Whitehorseas late as Nov. 1 (WH). Here the s. Yukon. This speciesis now well establishedin many areas. Up is a late'summerreport: At RoseL., s. Yukon, a GreaterYellowlegs, to three Mountain Chickadees were observed at a feeder in a suburb whosebreeding range in the Yukon is not well known, appearedto be of Whitehorsethroughout the season(DS), and one was seenat a new on territory July 28 (RH). A Wandering Tattler was observedat a location in Whitehorse Oct. 26 (WH). pond30 km s. of Whitehorsein early August(LD). The last of the For the first time, a Mockingbirdwas seenin Fort Ft. Johnand the summer'sHudsonian Godwits were seenat the Fort St. Johnsewage Peace R. area, B.C., Nov. I and again Nov. 5, 8, 11-12. This is lagoonsAug. 8 (GS). Sanderlingsappeareq more commonthan probably the northernmostrecord for British Columbia. Amazingly, expected at the Yukon n. coast and the coast of w. Northwest this bird was observedand photographedat temperaturesas low as Territories,as 20 were seene. of TuktoyaktukSept. 1, six at Stokes - 18øC(J J, CS). A N. Shrikewas seennear its n. breedingrange limit Pt., Sept. 3 and 25 at Stokes Pt., Sept. 4 (MBe). One each was also at Inuvik Airport Sept. I (MBe). Two 0 Townsend'sWarblers were foundthis fall in the Fort St. Johnarea Aug. 26-27and Sept. 19 (CS). reportedfrom the PeaceR., area, B.C., for the first time Aug. 31 (JJ, Ten W. Sandpiperswere seen at Inuvik's sewagepond Aug. 23 CS). The first fall record of a Sharp-tailed Sparrow in the Peace R. (MBe), and one was reportedfrom the Fort. St. Johnsewage lagoons area was obtained when one appearedat Charlie L., Sept. 12 (JJ, CS). Sept. 12 & 14 (JJ, CS). Near HerschelI., n. Yukpn, a few flocksof Dark-eyed Juncoswere observed in relatively large numbers and at Red Phalaropesnumbering 10-20 birds were seenin the oceanSept. 5 very late dates well into the winter (m.ob.). (MBe). The secondrecord for the Fort St. Johnarea of a ParasiticJaeger CGNTRIBUTORS -- M. & P. Beattie (M & P Be), M. Bentley was obtainedwhen an ad. light-phasebird wasobserved at the edgeof (MBe), M. Brook (MBr), R. Carlson, L. Downs, R. Frisch, L. Ged- a flock of 1000 Bonaparte's Gulls on Charlie L., Aug. 27 (JJ, CS). des, W. Harms, R. Hayes, E. & J. Hofer, J. Johnston,J. Lammers, Anotherrarity in the Fort St. Jo.hnarea was an ad. GlaucousGull Oct. M. Lammers, M. Ledergerber (MLe), P. Mantle, D. Mossop, 31 (JJ, CS). At leastone imm. Black-leggedKittiwake was seenin the T. lVl•nson, G. Saxon, D. Schuler, C. Siddle, W. Sutton. W. Weber, n. MacKenzie Delta, N.W.T., Aug. 31 0VIBe). P. Wilson,N. Wolffe.--H. GRiNBERG, YukonConservation Soci- Two SnowyOwls were observedat StokesPt., Sept. 4 (MBe), and ety, 401-201 Main Street, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, YIA 2B2.

NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN- first record (DF, GF). The only Cattle Egret reportswere of single INTERMOUNTAIN REGION birds near Stevensville,Mont., in October (fide CP); near Boise,Ida., Aug. 16 (MRC), and near Pocatello Oct. 7 (ST). Malheur Basin /Thomas H. Rogers counteda new high of 1935Great Egretson an aerial survey.Snowy Egretsthere peakedat 175and Black-crownedNight Herons at l 115. White-faced Ibises reached2500 there, the highestever. Warm, dry weather in August continued well into October in southern interior British Columbia, extreme northern Idaho and WATERFOWL -- Whistling Swan numbers were very low in northwestern Montana. Then conditions turned cold and wet in most n. Idaho and at Metcalf N.W.R., but were good elsewhere. Peak localities. Some areas had early freezeupsand snow cover in Octo- numbers were: Malheur,.9550; Red Rock Lakes N.W.R., Lima, ber. November was in general cold with snow in more northerly Mont., 720; Ennis-Harrison,Mont., 500; Turnbull N.W.R., Cheney, localities. No clear pattern of weather effects on migration was Wash., 320, and Columbia N.W.R., Othello, Wash., 150. The Trum- evident. Weydemeyer remarkedthat mostdeparture dates at Fortine were early but that most winter visitors had not arrived. The latter was generally true for the "northern finches". Good food supplies supposedlywere keepingthem farther north or in the mountains.The waterfowl migration at Metcalf N.W.R., Stevensville, Mont., was describedas 2-3 weeks late. That area apparently had a relatively warm and dry autumn.

LOONS AND GREBES-- An Arctic Loon on the Columbia R., n. of Richland, Wash., Aug. 28 was Woodley's first ever for Benton County. A Yellow-billed Loon on Little Shuswap L., Chase. B.C., Oct. 26-28 was a real rarity (RH, MCo, JGr). A Red-necked Grebe on Hatfield L., near Bend, Ore., Oct. 9 was DeschutesCounty's first (TC). Malheur N.W.R., Burns, Ore., hosted the largest number of • N• • • R•VeLSTOie• I Eared Grebes with a peak of 1435, and of W. Grebes, peakingat 1490, both in August.

PELICANS AND CORMORANTS -- An aerial survey of PotholesRes., Moses L., Wash., Sept. 29 found 252 White Pelicans, that area's highest ever (RF). Carry Res., Boardman. Ore., had 20 Kl• I•Ne' • ..... J •- eMISSOULA• (RJK). Only about 25 pairs of Double-crested Cormorants nested successfullyat Malheur, fiedging their young from tree nests. Lake - ••Y • R WALLWALLis___• •LEWISTON , NELENATHREE • Helena had 200for the highestnumber ever there (GH). One bird was . lAgg,I PENDLETON(-• BOZEMA• ' LIVI• on the Kootenai R., just below Libby Dam Oct. 2-3 (CW). Singles were at Tranquille, B.C., Aug. 14-17and at Kamloops, B.C., Oct. 14 • 'BENB [ •LMON (RH). ' •ePAY[TT[ HERONS THROUGH IBISES -- The Portneuf R., near •EGOH • IDAHO WY•MI• Pocatello, Ida., had a Green Heron Sept. 9 (DT, CHT, TF). A well- observed Little Blue Heron at Malheur Sept. 8 furnished Oregon's

202 American Birds, March-April 1983 peter Swan populationfor CentennialValley and Red Rock Lakes m•d-October North Idaho's aerial survey found over 28,000, an was 220-250.Refuge cygnet production there totalledonly four, the above-averagenumber, and the speciespeaked at Turnbull at over poorest ever. Turnbull had 3-5 birds. Unexpected sightingsfor the 30,000. specieswere of one at Hatfield L. (TC), one at ColumbiaRef. (JRR) and an adult and two juvenalson CascadeRes., Valle•/Co., Ida. SHOREBIRDS -- Up to six Semipalmated Plovers appeared at (MRC). Reardan, Wash. (JA). Singleswere noted at Hatfield L. (TC) and in Top countsfor Canada Geese were: Malheur, 10,625;Columbia the Salmon, Ida. area for Roberts' first there. The species also N W.R., 10,000;n. Idaho, 8853;Park L., Grant Co., Wash., "several appeared in the Moses Lake area (RF et al.). One near Fortme thousand" along with 27 Cackling Geese (JA); Minidoka N.W.R., furnishedonly the fourteenthfall record in 60 years(WW). Richland, Rupert, Ida., 4000; Kootenai N.W.R., Bonners Ferry, Ida., 4000 Wash., had up to six Am. Golden Plovers(REW) and Pablo N.W.R, (high), and Turnbull, 1755. White-frontedGeese built up to 2000 at Lake Co., Mont., nine (RW). The only other sightings,all of singles, Malheur and Snow Goose numbers there reached 4025. Ross' Geese were at Cold SpringsN.W.R., Hermiston, Ore. (CC); near Klamath peaked at 500 at Malheur, which is on the species'major migration Falls (SS) and s. of Revelstoke, B.C. (JW). Black-bellied Plovers route. A singleRoss' Goose again appeared at Lewiston, Ida. (RN). reachedan impressive25 at Cold Springs(SM, SW) and sevenwere The November U.S.F. & W.S. aerial waterfowl survey, excluding seenat SummerLake, Ore. (MA). A meagersprinkling of the species coot, of the n. Columbia Basin, Wash., showed a total 14% down appeared in the s. Okanagan, Idaho, Montana and Washington. A from the 6-year averagebut the count over the s. Columbia Basin was WanderingTattler at Wenas Res., s.w. of EllensburgSept. 3 & 5 was up by 83%. Swanand goose totals on the surveywere down in both n. e. Washington'sfirst ever (EH, DW et al.; ZB). A Red Knot near and s. but overall totals for ducks, mostly Mallards, were decidedly Midland, Ore., Sept. 26 furnishedthe first fall record for the Klamath up The peak for waterfowl, excluding coot, at Malheur was over Basin (SS). A minutely describedSharp-tailed Sandpiper at Swan L , 145,000, well above average, with Mallards, Green-wingedTeal and Vernon Sept. 12 was apparently interior British Columbia's first Com. Mergansersthe major gainers. The n. Idaho Fish and Game (MCo, HM, JGr, PMcA) and one photographedw. of Othello Sept. 26 aerial survey counted much higher than normal numbersfor nearly was e. Washington'sfourth (EM• JLe). Evidenceindicates that every waterfowl species,Mallards totaling over 21,000 and Am. Pectoral Sandpipers' fall migration w. of the Continental Divide Wlgeon over 28,000. At Kootenai N.W.R., however,ducks, mostly follows a path through Yoho N.P., and Radium Hot Springs, B.C , Mallards, peakedat only 14,000,the lowestin 5 years, and waterfowl down into n. Idaho, turns W through Reardan to the Grand Coulee, numbersat Minidoka were down considerably.Waterfowl at Carty Washington, thence S to the Yakima R. delta and on to Malheur Res , built up to nearly 160,000;Mallard was the dominantspecies. N.W.R., then SW to Summer L., and the Klamath Basin. This fall the In the rarity departmenta Greater Scaupwas sightedon the Pend Yakima delta had a peak of 40 and Cold SpringsN.W.R., 16. The Orellle R., w. of Sandpoint,Ida. (BM) and Malheur had three (MA). birds were noted on about 15 days mid-September-mid-October at The Helena area had a pair of Buffleheadand a $ Hooded Merganser Malheur in numbers up to 16 and up to 94 were at Midland in the (GH). Hatfield L. had an Oldsquaw (TC); two were on McNary Dam Klamath Sept. 26. Localitiesoutside this path reportedvery few or Res , Umatilla Co., Ore. (MC), and two femaleswere on Willow L., none this fall and in previousyears. East of the Divide Harrison L. in Spokane Co. (WH, JA). Four White-winged Scoters appeared at Montana had 300, a high number. Two Short-billed Dowitchers were Hatfield L., Nov. 11-20as did a •?Surf ScoterOct. 23 and an imm. 5 heard at Cold Springs(C & MC) and two at the Yakima delta (REW) Surf ScorerNov. 6-16for the first countyrecords (TC). Mttlheurhad a At Miller I., Klamath Falls, one-five were present (SS). The only 5 White-wingedand a • Surf ScorerNov. 6 (MA). The Pend Oreille sightingsof Stilt Sandpiperswere of three at PabloN.W.R. (RW) and R had a surprising15 White-wingeds Nov. 10. Ahunterbaggedoneat singless. of Davenport and at Reardan, Wash. (JA) and near Rich- Kootenai N.W.R., and one was found deadnear HoodooCr., n.w. of land, Wash. (Y.A.S.). Dunlins were scarceat the Yakima delta but 30 Spirit L., Ida. (SGS). Sightihgsof singleSurf Scoterswere madeat were sighted near Umatilla (C & MC, NB). One showed up at Three Forks, Mont., Oct. 23 and Nov. 2 (DS, RW, JM, VM) and one Harrison, where the speciesis very rare (PDS, JM) and one was at was at OkanaganLanding, B.C., Aug. 6 (TH). The Lewiston, Ida.-- Boise for one of very few records there (MRC). Sightingsof single Clarkston, Wash. area had 3 sightingsof singlebirds (RN). Two late SemipalmatedSandpipers were obtainedat Miller I., for the second flocks of Red-breastedMergansers passed through Sparwood, B.C., Klamath County record (SS); at Prineville, Ore. (TC); at Boise Nov. 3-4 (DFF). (MRC), and on 2 datesat Reardan(JA). At Fortine it was surprisingto have only one sightingof four birds (WW). Malheur had two Marbled HAWKS -- A "major" movement of Sharp-shinnedand Cooper's Godwits and Summer L., three (R & JK). The specieswas reported hawks was noted at Bend Sept. 6-8 (TC). A Red-shoulderedHawk from the Eureka-Fortine,Mont. areafor apparentlythe latilong's first stayed near Klamath Falls, Ore., Aug. 14-Sept. 19 (SS). AtBroad- record (CW). One was sighted along the Snake R., s.e. of Mountain winged Hawk was migrating with other hawks over Little Camas Home (KBP) and PabloN.W.R. had one-two (RW). Sanderlings,rare Res, n.e. of Mountain Home, Ida., Oct. I (MRC). The Bald Eagle in the Region, were noted at Pablo (up to 15--RW); at Chewelah, gathering at lower McDonald Cr., Glacier N.P., Mont., had a high of Wash., one Sept. 29 (first latilongrecord) (JN), andone at Harrison L only 309, the low numberattributed to a drastic declinein spawning (PDS, RW). A Red Phalaropeat the mouth of the Umatilla R., was Kokanee salmon (Hungry Horse News). An average of 23 Bald n.e. Oregon's first (C & MC, NB). Eagles/week was observedin the Libby area in November (CW). At Red Rock Lakes the speciespeaked at ten adults and 15 iramatures (TMcE). Fifty active Osprey nestsin Lincoln County, Mont., pro- JAEGERS THROUGH TERNS -- The onlyjaeger was a Parasitic duced 68 fledglings(CW). The Region had an unusual number of at Penticton, B.C., Sept. 30 (HM). Two imm. GlaucousGulls were at Gyrfalcon sightings,five or six. One was a white-phasebird as was Little ShuswapL., Oct. 27-28(RH) and a first year Glaucous-winged the possiblesixth sighting. appearedat Nicola L., near Merritt, B.C., Aug. 6 (MD). Six Herring Gulls were at CascadeRes., a new locality (MRC) and four were at CRANES THROUGH COOT -- the BoiseR. (A & HL). One at L. Helena washighly unusual (WHo) A first year Tha.yer's Gull wasphotographed at BendNov. 26-28for the county'sfirst record (TC). An ad. Mew Gull showedup for the third year at Upper Klamath L. (SS) and one was at the Yakima delta Seven foster chicks fledgedat the WhoopingCrane project for Woodley's fourth record there. The PortneufR. mouth had 200+ at Grays Lake N.W.R., Wayan, Ida., and by Oct. 15 had Franklin's Gulls (DT) and one at Cold Springs furnished the first migrated with Sandhills and ten surviving whoopers from record there (C & MC, NB). Tumalo Res., had 21 Bonaparte'sGulls previousyears' egg transplants(ECB). andReardan had up to 48, the highestever. A major stormthe nightof Sept. 11 was followed by the appearanceof a Sabine's Gull, the Sandhillsthere peaked at 2300. Greater Sandhillsreached their county's first, at Tumalo Res., along with 14 Forster's, eight Com- peak at Malheur Nov. 7 with over 2500. A few of the subspecies mon and one Arctic Tern (TC). Two CaspianTerns, rare at Reardan, canadensisappeared with the larger tabida birds at Harrison and overflew there Aug. 11 (JA). Wflsall, Mont. (PDS, RW, JM, TL). The nine summeringSandhills at Ladd Marsh, LeGrande, Ore., raised two young (RR). American PIGEONS AND OWLS -- Two Band-tailed Pigeonsappeared Coot at Malheur peaked at 44,750 and Washington'saerial count of near SparwoodAug. 23 for the only report (DFF). Boisehad a Black- the Columbia Basin came up with over 39,000, a definiteincrease, in billed Cuckoo Aug. 14 (MRC). A Barn Owl near Colville, Wash ,

Volume 37, Number 2 203 Aug 2 made the latdong'sfirst record (D & JD) and one was at a new Red Lodge, Mont , Aug 15(DS) White-wingedCrossbill was oneof locality, Ginkgo S.P., Vantage, Wash., Oct. 3 (DK, B & BN, THR). the most commonfringillids in the N. Fork of the Flathead R., w of A road-killed Barn Owl was found near Libby (CW). For the second Glacier N.P., Mont. (DFi). A flock of 12was sightede. of Sparwood consecutiveyear onewas roosting in the Davenportcemetery (JA). A for the only other report (DFF). Screech Owl, unusual in the Helena area, was hit by a car Oct. 29 (GH). A FlammulatedOwl was bandedat Pocatello(J J) and Malheur SPARROWS -- A nondescriptimm. bird near Livingston,'Mont, had one Sept. 26. An injured Barred Owl was picked up near Walla eventuallymatured enough to be identifiedas a Sage Sparrow Walla Nov. 21 (SM et al.) and one was seen s. of Libby in late October Photographed many times, it furnished the fourth well-documented (CW). A new locality for the specieswas the Creston, B.C. valley, staterecord. The observationsite was ve[y closeto where Saunders where at least three birds were heard Sept. 14 (DFF, JL, MW). A reportedthe speciesas abundantin 1909(AS, EHa, PDS). A Dark- Great Gray Owl was sightedup Pipe Cr., n. of Libby (CW) and one eyed (Slate-colored)Junco was sightedat Mountain Home Nov 27 was at Lumby, B.C. (Oct. 25-Nov. 8 (ML). Singlebirds were seenat 2 (KBP). Sightingsin s. Idahoare scant.A very few Harris' Sparrows localitiesnear SikanniChiefR., 150min. of Ft. St. John,B.C., Aug. 1 were reported; the same was true for Golden-crownedSparrows (JQ). The only Boreal Owl reported was one in the Bull R. area, Chase, B.C., had six White-throatedSparrows ½CH) and one was Lincoln Co., Mont. (CW). A Saw-whet Owl was sightedon Kamiak nearVernon (PMcA). Hillcresthad one (DFF) and2 sightingswere in Butte, Whitman Co., Wash. (WIle et al.). the Helenaarea, wherethe speciesis very rare (PMcK, GH). Onewas foundin the BridgerMts., n. of Bozeman(PDS, JM, TL) and at least HUMMINGBIRDS THROUGH WRENS -- Penticton had a c• three stayedat Kamiah Nov. 11+ (W & MMcK). About 20 Lapland Anna's Hummingbird Oct. 4 (PH) and one visited a Vernon feeder Longspurswere at Penticton Oct. 15 (SC) and 20+ were using Nov. 1-4 (JQ). One was reported for s.w. Idaho Oct. 20 (A & HL). reclaimedmine dumpsat 7000 ft in the Sparwoodarea Sept. 15-17 One hummer at Clarkston Nov. 1 was likely this species(LL). A (DFF). One at Fortine was a rarity, for the specieshas been found "Red-breasted"Sapsucker was photographedat Malheur Sept. 25 for there in only 10 of the last 60 years (WW). A flock of 100+ Snow the first record there (JG, OS, RS). Buntingswas at the Sparwoodmine dumps Sept. 16. Two Blue Jays visited a Vernon feeder Oct. 31 + (JQ, m.ob.) and one was along the Kootenai R., n. of Libby in late September(CW). ADDENDA -- Two adult and two nearly grownimm. Corn. Loons One was at Richland Nov. 14-24 (DH, REW). In Idaho one was at were on N. Twin L., Ferry Co., Wash., July 17 for apparentlythe Hagerman State Wildlife Ref., Hagerman Nov. 4 (JR) and one only state breedingrecord in recent years (EH). A Yellow-billed frequented feeders at Rupert Oct. 12 + (WHS). A Bewick's Wren was Cuckoopicked up deadin BozemanJune 26 providedthe latilong's seenand heard near Kamiah, Ida., Oct. 20 + (MMcK). first and Montana's eighteenth(WD, fide CVD). A singingBlack- throatedGreen Warbler was identifiedat closerange by an observer THRUSHES THROUGH WAXWINGS -- The bluebird trail familiar with the species, and two others heard at Fish Cr. C G, alongthe old highwaybetween Ellensburg and Yakima fledgedeight Glacier N.P., June 22 for the fifth state record and the first for Mountain Chickadees, 156 House Wrens, 72 W. Bluebirds and 54 Montana w. of the Divide (MS). Mountain Bluebirds (Y.A.S.). A movement of Mountain Bluebirds at Red Rock Lakes numbered 100-200a day in mid-October (TMcE). CORRIGENDA -- The Black-leggedKittiwake reported from BohemianWaxwings were late, scarceor absent,except at Bozeman, Magic Res., lda. (AB 36:876) furnishedthe secondstate record (see which had flocks totaling 8000 by mid-November, and s.e. British Condor83:272-3). The two gullsreported for Fortine May 19 (AB Columbia, where flocks of up to 200-300appeared at Fernie. 36:876) were Bonaparte's, not Glaucous, were three in number, were seenMay 6 and madeWeydemeyer's second spring record. The Bay- WARBLERS THROUGH BLACKBIRDS -- A Black-and-white breasted Warbler (AB 30:100) was at Pocatello, not Malheur, for Warbler visited Rupert Sept. 20 (WHS) and a Black-and-white and a Idaho's first. The Brown Towhee at Klamath Falls (AB 30:100)was Townsend's were banded at Pocatello (JJ). Creston had four Tennes- apparently e. Oregon's second. seeWarblers (DFF, JL, MW) and one was at a Yakima feederAug. 29 (J & MA). A Tennesseewas sightedat Greeny L., e. ofLac la Hache, OBSERVERS CITED- JamesAction (JA), John& Muriel Ains- B.C., Aug. 7 and a Nashville was found there the next day (MD). A worth (J & MA), Merle Archie (MA), EugeneC. Barney, Nancy Magnolia Warbler was reported on Horse Ridge e. of Bend Sept. 10 Bock, Zee Butler, Steve Cannings,Mark R. Collie, Mary Collins (VT). A well-described Black-throated Blue Warbler was at Boise (MCo), Barbara Combs, Craig & Marion Corder (C & MC), Thomas Sept. 25 for apparently the third staterecord (MRC) and a male was Crabtree, Dennis & JamieDahlke, Mark Daly, C.V. Davis, William sighted at Malheur Oct. 10 (TMo). A Black-throated Green Warbler Davis, Joe Evanich, Darrel & Glenn Faxon, Roger Ferguson(RFe), studied at length near Harrison Oct. 23 was only Montana's sixth David Fix (DFi), Tim Fowler, David F. Fraser, Ron Friesz, Jeff (PDS, RW, JM, VM). An imm. Chestnut-sidedWarbler was photo- Gilligan,James Grant (JGr),'Warren Hall, Ed Harper(EHa), Chris graphedat Fields, Ore., Sept.24-25 and a PineWarbler, apparentlye. Harris, Winnie Hepburn(WIle), Pat Hill, Georgeand Wendy Holton Oregon's first, was identifiedthere Sept. 24 (JG, OS, RS). A Canada (WHo), Dot Honaker, Rick Howie, EugeneHunn, Terry Hurst, Joe Warbler mist-netted at Malheur Sept. 26 and a Mourning Warbler Jeppson,Ronald J. Klein, Dan Knierim, Merlene Koliner, Rick & J•n carefully identifiedthere the sameday were apparentlythe first ever Krabbe, Mary Langer, AI & Hilda Larson, Louise LaVoie, Joanne for e. Oregon, perhapsthe state(RS, JG, OS). A N. Waterthrushnear Lawrence, John Lester (JLe), Tom Lewis, Jeff Marks, Vicki Marks, Malheur Sept. 22 furnished a rare sighting(MA). A warbler move- Pat & Peter McAllister, Terry McEneaney, William & Marlene ment of mixed speciesof some660 birds moved through Red Rock McKee, Pat McKinney, Ed Miller, Bob Moate, Huber Moore, Terry Lakes Oct. 13 (TMcE). Morgan (TMo), Shirley Muse, Ron Neu, Bob & Betty Newman, Jack Summer Lake, Ore., had 24 Tricolored Blackbirds Sept. 4 (R & Nisbet, Colleen Powell, Kerry B. Provance,John Quirk, JamesR JK). A full-plumagedc• Com. Grackle near Haines, Ore., Sept. 20-22 Rees, Hadley B. Roberts, T.H. Rogers,Ron Rohweder, Jeff Rup- was the state's third (JE, RFe). recht, Owen Schmidt, W.H. Shillington, Don & P.D. Skaar, Mike Slater, Richard Smith, Andy Stolzenburg,Shirley G. Sturts, Steve FINCHES -- A c• Rose-breasted Grosbeak was banded at Malheur Summers,Dan Taylor, Verta Teal, C.H. & Scott Trust, Ron Weeks, Sept. 22. Evening Grosbeaks were almost completely absent from Winton Weydemeyer,Mike Whittaker, SusanWierenga, Carl Wolf, reports. A large, mixed flock of Cassin's and Purple finches, Pine David Wolf, R.E. Woodley, JohnWoods, Yakima Audubon Society Siskins, Am. Goldfinches and Red Crossbills was observed in the (Y.A.S.). Larry Napier reported for Kootenai N.W.R. C D Blue Mts., near Tollgate, Ore., Aug. 17. These species, except Red Littlefield's report for Malheur N.W.R. includesobservations by Crossbills,were scarceor absentat mostother reporting localities. A Larry Ditto, Brad Ehlers, David Paullinand Steve Thompson.Col- large flock of Pine Siskins did show up at Yakima. Purple Finches leen Powell reported for Metcalf N.W.R., John Hill for Minidoka were "definitely confirmed"in many high country (4000 ft. +) loca- N.W.R., and Jack Hagan and Rod Pharnessfor Turnbull N.W.R -- tions from Canada to the Clark Fork R., in Lincoln County, Mont. No THOMAS H. ROGERS, E. 10820Maxwell, Spokane,WA 99206. photographs or specimens have been obtained, however (CW). House Finches were reported up Pipe Cr., near Libby (CW). "Huge flocks" of Gray-crowned Rosy Finches were found at elevations of 4000 ft and up in Lincoln County, Mont., during November (CW). Black Rosy Finches were sighted at 12,500 ft on Granite Peak w. of

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Better than average variety, less than average numbers sum- ' I • I•'1• •"%WYOMIN marizes fall in the Mountain West. "Without the happy wanderers it would have been dreary indeed." (HD). A mid-Septemberstorm L punctuatedwhat otherwisewas a mild (althoughin Utah wet) season. I EALTLAKET•klRl^VI RIVER I ll IHSeLARAMIE © ß • Hill As usual, Utah reported remarkable numbers of migrating water- I 1,.., ,.. I ---- fowl and shorebirds.Wyoming found two new state birds, and Utah I 0 I tAKECITY elOOSEVELT and Colorado each found one. Expected were the Ross' Goose in / .::,::.ml J ! Wyoming and the Thayer's Gull in Utah; surprisingwas Wyoming's White-tailed Kite, and remarkable was the Marbled Murrelet high in the Colorado Rockies. Observers in the Region reported 373 species,the most in 6 years and 21 above average. Wyoming had the best showing, its 299 species 54 higherthan the five-yearaverage. Colorado had 321, Utah 260, and Nevada 245. For the year, the Region reported 403 species, slightly below the five-year average. . ,,,, ABBREVIATIONS -- L/L/B/L: Longmont/Lyons/Berthoud/ Loveland area, Colo.; R.M.N.P.: Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park, Colo.; mainly 146,923Pintails and 74,641Green-winged Teal. At Stillwater, lat: new latilong record; '['[: written description on file with state Redheads peaked at 16,000-18,000in early October (up from 1981and recordscommittee: t: written descriptionon file with Reg. Ed.: #: no 1980), and Canvasbacks at 26,000 in late October. Ruby Lake written description. N.W.R., had its peak in October, an average population of 8175 including 4500 Canvasbacks. Monte Vista N.W.R.. Colo., had a LOONS, GREBES --The Region's first Corn. Loons appeared in consistent 10,000-13,000 ducks all fall, up 25%; extremely wet Wyoming at Ocean L., near Riverton Sept. 25 (SF) and Evanston weather in early fall provided abundant water. The n.e. Colorado Oct. 3 (CK). Two loons found themselves in trouble and aided by reservoirspeaked in late November at 91,650ducks and 47.362geese, man: one at Eureka, Nev., Oct. 20 was brought to a pond unable to all Canadas except for 58 Snows (C.D.W.). fly--but left 24 hours later (JE). Another Nov. 8 landedon an icy lake Whistling Swans peaked in early November in Utah at 25,556 at Evergreen. Colo., and "had the whole town concerned.Sylvia (U.D.W.R.). Other notable swan counts included 1800 at Stillwater Brockner spent a whole day wangling help for the stranded bird. Nov. 30, none at Ruby L., and several flocks of 12-60in w. Wyoming. Finally 2 scubadivers broke through the ice and forced the loon to Ruby L. advises that only two Trampeter cygnets fledged there. A open water. A loud cheer went up from shore." (WB) Utah reported Trumpeter took up residence on the N. Platte R., near Glenrock. its fourth Arctic Loon at Minersville Nov. 6 (tSH et al.). Nevada had Wyo., Nov. 20+, a stray from the South Dakota colony {RR). A oneat Las Vegas Nov. 20, and Wyominghad one at Riverton Oct. 23- record number of Snow Geese, peaking at 100 on Oct. 3 l, passed Nov. 16('[SF et al.). Coloradohad its usualcomplement, 13 reported throughCasper. With them Nov. 25 was Wyoming'sfirst Ross'Goose on the E. Slope Oct. 31 +. Sheridanhad 1-2 Red-neckedGrebes Oct. {'[SF, OKS et aLL Three pairs of Eur. Wigeon reportedly visited 8-24 (HD), Jacksonreported one Sept. 30 (#), and Denver had two on Railroad Valley marsh, 80 mi e. of Tonopah, Nev. ('[RM to VM) and Oct. 17(F & JJ). Eared Grebes beganto assembleon Great Salt L., in two were reportedin Jackson,Wyo., Oct. l0 (#RW). A family group numbersAug. 27 (JN), and peaked Oct. 10 at 100,000+_ (JB), birds of goldeneyes Aug. l0 at Walden, Colo., most likely was Barrow's dotting the lake as far as the telescopecould see. The rest of the (JAG, ph.); it nested in Colorado in the late 19th Century. First Regionreported them in mere 100s.Light-phase W. Grebesoccurred Oldsquaws, Oct. 15, were the most southerly--Minersville, Utah in Colorado at Denver (22 in August), Antero Res., Pueblo, and (SH--lat); later they appeared at Great Salt L. (D & NH, RR), Cheraw; also in Overton, Nev., Morgan County, Utah, and Casper, Loveland, Colo. (WL, DL, F.C.A.S.), Cheraw (RB), and Antero Wyo. Both color phasesnest at Ocean L.; Fitton hypothesizesthat Res., near Fairplay, Colo. (RB--lat). November 25 saw White- the more commondark-phase nests earlier. "Wallowing in metal-rich winged Scoters at Denver (F & JJ) and Carson City, Nev. {'•WP). mud," two Pied-billed Grebes spent Oct. 29-31 at Gilman, Colo., in a Like the first Oldsquaws, the first-reported Surf Scoters appeared at zinc mine tailing pond which unexpectedlydrained (JM). the most southerly sites•a female Oct. 16-26 at Las Vegas in the same location as last winter {J & MC, VM et al.) and two at Pueblo, PELICANS TO IBISES-- White Pelicansvisiting the Front Range Colo., Oct. 16 (?RB et aLL Others stoppedat Casper Oct. 23 & Nov. lakes in e. Colorado increased;D.F.O. counted 1134this year rs. 263 13 (JH), Minersville Nov. 4 (•-SH), and Denver Nov. 7. Black Scoters last year, and L/L/B/L had 413 rs. 81. In late November, two were at Casper Nov. 6-7 {OKS) and Denver Nov. 7 (D.F.O.). remained in n.e. Colorado (C.D.W.). They stayedto Oct. 23 at Logan and Oct. 24 at Riverton. At Casper Double-crested Cormorants HAWKS, EAGLES -- The U.F.O. hawk watch near Brighton, peaked Aug. 6 at 200, 3 times last year's top count (JH). In n.e. Utah in 37.3 hrs Sept. 6-Oct. 22 tallied 436 hawks { I 1.7/hr). Tove's 4 Colorado D.F.O. reported 2800, a high count, Oct. 16, a late date trips to the Wellsville Mrs., near Logan in September counted 626 ORe). A report of a possibleOlivaceous Cormorant at Ft. Collins, hawks in 23.75 hrs (26.3/hr). Peak counts came Sept. 19at Brighton, Colo., Sept. 11, will undergoC.F.O. scrutiny (t*KC). Wyoming with 48/hr and Sept. 23 at the Wellsvilles with 53/hr. Accipiters reportedits firstfall GreenHerons, one at BigPiney Oct. 13(JR et al.) topped both counts; 35% of the Brighton total and 45% in the and one at Sheridan Oct. 24 (.'[HD, MC). Near Denver Green Herons Wellsvilles. Brighton saw 145 Bnteos while only six flew by the that summered remained until Nov. 7 (F & JJ). The largest flock of Wellsvilles; October counts there might have raised the Buteo count. Cattle Egretsreported yet in Colorado, 100-150,gathered at Platte- A vulture feeding on a road-kill 40 min. of Maybell, Colo., Oct. 3 ville in September(JT). The statetallied 500+ birds, about5 timesthe looked like a Black ('['[ JRG, AP). A 3-week saga of a spreading previoushigh fall count. Sheridan'ssecond Cattle Egret, Oct. 24, fed species came from Teton County, Wyo.: Wyoming's first White- in a pasture where "cattle inspectedthe egret closely--something tailed Kite, was found Aug. 20, e. of Moose (H & BJ). It moved 20 mi they had never seen before" (?HD, MC). Snowy Egrets increased, N to Moran, where numerousobservers identified it independently accordingto L/L/B/L figures,with 91 reportedAug. 26-Oct.3 cf. 25 Sept. 10-14(?SF, '[DS, ABet al.). Goshawk observationsincreased, last year. Casper,which had nonelast year, had up to a dozen, the last especiallyin Wyoming and Utah. A Red-shoulderedHawk released Oct. 13. White-faced Ibises lingered to Nov. 13 at Ouray N.W.R., 1•,6 years ago continues to frequent the headquarters building at Utah (ML) and late November at Stillwater Ref., Nev. (EL). PahranagatRef., Nev. (VM). Three Broad-wingedHawks at Logan Sept. 22 and one Oct. 2 ('[MT) doubled Utah's records. Wyoming WATERFOWL -- The waterfowl migration began peaking at reported two and Colorado three during the fall. Observersfound 2 JacksonL., Wyo., in late Augustwith 5000Canada Geese and 5000 migrating flocks of Swainson's Hawks: 180 at Limon, Colo., Sept. 4 ducks. High count of Utah ducks came in late September:421,134, (B J) and 75 at Buffalo, Wyo., Sept. 24 {RMo). Rough-leggedHawks

Volume 37, Number 2 205 probablyarrived in August,with likely reportsfrom Sheridan(tM R), Casper; eventually Wyoming reported at least six, the others at Grand L., Colo., Hcbcr City, Utah, and Bryce Canyon N.P., Utah Sheridan, Riverton, and Fontanelle (SF, FB, HD, JR). ColoradoN (#). "Large concentrationsof wintering Golden Eagles have bccn first ones appeared Oct. 2 at Denver and l,amar (as far E as they reportedfor mostof the valleysin n.c. Nevada" (PR). By Nov. 13, 28- strayed), followed by five others at Pueblo, Boulder, and Longmont 30 Bald Eagles had gathered at Milton Res., near Platteville, Colo. (m.ob.). A tern Sept. 19 at Antero Res., had all the field marks of an (JT). Monte Vista Rcf., with 40 and Ruby L., with 50-60 in August, Arctic, the identificationaided by comparisonwith Forster's, Com- both noted increasesin Marsh Hawks. Nesting Ospreys increasedin mon, and Blacks. A Caspian Tern strayed S to Longmont Sept. 22 n.c. Utah from 5-6 pairs for the past 6 years to 8 pairs this year (REW). (tBH). Sheridan reported one or two Gyffalcons Nov. 12 (HD, PW). Pere- grine Falcon reports increasednoticeably--22 observedin 16 differ- ALCIDS-- Astounding! Standingon McClain Flats Rd., 5 mi from ent places in the 4 states. Aspen, Colo.: a Marbled Murrelet, Caught and re[easedon a nature center lake, the bird, a first-year immature of the Asian race, died GROUSE TO GALLINULES -- All 5 reporters in n.e. Nevada after 24 hours (TC, DD. *D.M.N.H.I. Obviously. the first Coloradu commentedthat Sage Grouse, Chukars, and Gray Partridgepopula- and first Regional record. tions have dropped to low levels because of heavy mortality last winter. Yet Sheridan's Gray Partridgesarc recoveringfrom decima- tion several winters ago. On their way S, Whooping Cranes visited some new locations; two stopped at Ouray N.W.R., Oct. 5-9 (ML) and one at Logan Nov. 9 (WB). Wyoming opened a huntingseason on Sandhills; hunt rnlcs dictate a halt if any Whooping Cranes arc consorting with Sandhills. A Whooping Crane found at Border Jet., Sept. 1-14 did stop the hunt in that vicinity (SF). Monte Vista, the principal stoppingplace for Whooperson their way to their wintering grounds, reported the first arrival Oct. 3 (Sept. 17 last year); of the 10 adults and 7 iramatures in the w. population, 15 appeared in the San Luis Valley (JK). A late September aerial survey showed 1500-161)1) Sandhills on the fall staging grounds in Ruby Valley (PRI. Strays included two flying over Eureka Aug. 8, the flint sccn there (JE) and three at Las Vegas Oct. 21 (MK). Logan had 2 flocks of 100 in mid- October and at Ouray Rcf., they peaked at 1200-1500Oct. 6. Boulder reported 2-3 Corn. Gallinulcs Oct. 3-12 (#MG, FH).

SHOREBIRDS -- Yants Puddle in Casper hosted all but 5 of the Marbled Murrelet, Hallam Lake, Aspen, Colo., Sept., 1982.Photol shorebirdspecies seen in the Region, including5 notable rarities. The T. Cardamone. oil refinery wastewater pond has proved a boon to Wyoming bird- watchers. Numbers were modest: the peak came Aug. 29 with 355 DOVES TO SWIFTS -- Inca Doves returned to their Las Vegas migrants. 199 of them N. Phalaropes (FB). High water levels dis- trailer park Sept. 23. Colorado observers have star•ed separatinge. couraged shorebird stops through much of Wyoming and Colorado. and w. ScreechOwls--birds they see (and hear) infrequently.Gener- Yants had a Piping Plover Sept. 14-15{?FB, ?JHI. Snowy Plovers ally the e. race/species occurs on the plains, the w. one in the were found at Warnsutter, Wyo., July 18 I?SF. ?FB). Logan Sept. 4 mountains. A fallout of Flammulated Owls resulted in records from all (MT), and Las Vegas and e. Colorado in early August. Single Am. 4 states,and specimensfrom 3. Five birds found deador ailing Sept. Golden Plovers stopped at Yants Puddle Sept. 19 & 27 (?FB. JH). 23-Nov. 10 may have been late migrants having trouble finding Yants had three Red Knots Aug. 3. one Sept. 14-15. three Sept. 19, adequate food. The records include three from Elko, Nev. ½JGa, and one Sept. 27-30 ('•JH, '•FB); Ocean L. had one Aug. 24 I•-SF) and *N.D.W.), two Oct. 5 at desert-like Antelope I. OF,fide JN), one at Logan reported two Oct. 26-27 ('•MT). Colorado failed to report any Jackson Oct. 8 (PK, EBo, *to BR), one at Durango Sept. 16(EF), and Pectoral Sandpiperslast spring and this fall had only 16observations. one at PenroseNov. 10 IJ & RW. *A.V.N.C.I. Burrowing Owls. we from Denver and Loveland. A trio of White-rumped Sandpipers think, leave the Region in winter. although rarely we see one sun- stopped at Antero Res., Aug. 22 ('•RB•lat). The eight Dunlins at bathing on a warm winter day. The birds Nov. 6 at Denver and Nov. Sheridan Oct. 14 was a high count (MC). Yants Puddle produced 26 at Cheraw (DG. RBI raise intriguing questkmsabout wintering Wyoming's secondrecord for Short-billedDowitcher with three Sept. birds. On Sept. 21 a tape recorded an 8-note owl call at Jackson(EBo, 21 {?FB), and its secondin 10 years for Buff-breastedSandpiper with JHa) about which a Cape May Observatory expert commented, "The three Sept. 15I?JH. ()KS). In August at Alamosa N .W.R.. Colo.. 300 distinctivehess of the call left no doubt at all that it was a Barred Owl." Am. Avocets engagedin mass foraging, almost like pelicansherding {KDu, fide RW). Also heard Nov. 5 IJL), it could constitute the fish {JK). At Great Salt L., N. Phalaropespeaked at 142,000,appar- second Wyoming record. Complacently perched 15 ft high along a ently in August (U.D.W.R.I. Boulder Mr. P. trail Nov. 7-8, Colorado's fourth Spotted Owl in 10 November shorebirds. normal at Las Vegas but rare elsewhere in yearspeered back at the I•)0bird watchers who came to peerat him the Region, includedthe following: four Am. Golden Ploversat Great (WB et al. ). Late Poor-wills includedone at Ft. Morgan, Colo., Oct. 6 Salt L., Nov. 10IRR), four Black-bellied Ploversat Antelope I.. Nov. {JCRI, one at Casper Oct. I 0 lJ H I. and one at Las Vegas Nov. 24 ICR, 13 IMT, ES), Spotted Sandpiper Nov. 18 at Delta. Colo. (MJI. two MK). Late Corn. blighthawks were at Big Piney Oct. 2, at Logan and Willets at Antelope 1.. Nov. 13 (ES), three Baird's Nov. 7 at Pueblo Ft. Morgan Oct. I I. Intensive field work at Ouzel Falls, R.M.N.P., and two Nov. 26 at Ordway, Colo. ('•RB), one Least at Pueblo Nov. produced at total of 3 Black Swift nests. Although 2 nests may have 27 IRB), Dunlins at Casper Nov. 7 and Buffalo Nov. 13 (JH). I-2 failed, 13 swifts swirled around the falls Aug. 15 IMF). One nest was Pectoralsat Denver Nov. 13-21 (JRe, TM I. four SandealingsNov. 2 I found at Diamond L., about 15 mi s. (MF). at Great Salt L. (JBI. and one Am. Avocet at Delta Nov. 17 (M J). HUMMINGBIRDS, WOODPECKERS-- Hummingbirdsat feed- GULLS, TERNS -- Two Thayer's Gulls at Farmingtonprovided ers dropped in numbers this summer and fall. Most hummers left Utah with its first state record, at last. The two first-winter birds Nov. early, even though last dates were later than last year's ½toOct. I in 13 flew to within 100 ft and permitted flight-only observation. The Boulder and in Jarbidge, Nev.). Almost unanimously, reporters observers' field notes picked out each relevant field mark (?MT, ESI. commentedon the scarcity of Rufous Hummingbirds. An aggressive Denver reported 12Thayer's Gulls and Las Vegas, three. A Mew Gull "large dark hummingbird"--perhaps Rivoli's, spent Aug. 15-29n. of reported Mar. 22 at Denver withoul details now has substantiation Glenwood Springs,Colo. (fide RP). A shy • Blue-throatedkept using with a clear picture--for Colorado's second record--from the same a feeder in the foothills w. of Golden, Colo., late July-Sept. 22, lake as the first one (BJR, ph. to C.F.O.). Numbers of Bonaparte's providingthe mostnortherly record for this speciesof whichwe know Gulls dropped, although August reports from Randlett, Utah, and (GE, ph.). Above timberline on Mr. Alice in R.M.N.P., Oct. 15, a Walden, Longmont, and Antero Res., Colo. falsely signaledan early, Hairy Woodpecker crossed the Continental Divide at least one mi large influx. An impressive flight of Sabine's Gulls started Sept. 8 in from the nearest tree (MF). In a year-old forest burn in Grand'Teton

206 American Birds, March-April 1983 N .P., 10 ad. N. Three-toed Woodpeckerswere feedingat least three where all 109Ye!!ow-rumpeds were seenin the foothills--none on the fledgedyoung plus others in a nestcavity Aug. 7-10(SF). The sameor plains. a similar burn Oct. ! 1 had a Black-backed Three-toed (SW). Coloradosees more warblersthan the other states,and all reports below are in Colorado unless otherwise noted. Two Prothonotaries, the first in the Region in 3 years, stoppedat Lyons Sept. 17 (#MGr) Colo. Springs, Nov. 6 (*BM), also there a Golden-wingedOct. 15 (RB, EW) and a Blue-wingedNov. 8-12 (*RB). Top count of Orange- crownedscame from Fountain:34 on Sept. 26. Nashvi!les,fewer than usual, included onesat E!ko, Nev., Aug. 5 & 16and Sept. 7 (PR) and a late one near Big Piney Wyo., Oct. 16 (JR). Casper, Wyo., had a N. Parula Aug. 31 (tLR). Longmont and Ft. Morgan reported Magnolias Sept. 20 & 25 (JA, JCR). Ye!!ow-rumpedsflocked in the mountains into October; they did not arrive on the plainsuntil late September. After a solid week of clouds, snow, and rain, Oct. 1-2 Evanston, Wyo., hosteda denseflock of 50-70in 2 residentialblocks, unusualin Female Blue-throatedHummingbird, Golden, Colo., late July-Sept. any Mountain West town (CK). Logan, Utah, reported another 22, 1982. Photo/D. Gruchy. unusual flock of 25-50 Townsend's in 30 min Sept. 23, "migrating" upslopein a Wellsville aspengrove (MT). Of three Black-throated FLYCATCHERS TO WRENS -- Detailed notes of plumage, Greens, one in Glenwood SpringsOct. 25 was the latest---andfur- viewedthrough a scope,accompany the reportof a TropicalKingbird nisheda new !atilongrecord (*MS). Berthoudhad the only Chestnut- at Las Vegas Nov. 7 (tVM, J & MC) for Nevada's secondrecord. sided Oct. 11 (CC). Two Palms were at Lyons Oct. 21 (HL), one at Laramie'spersistent reports of Scissor-tailedFlycatchers this season Penrose Nov. 7 (J & RW), and one at Boulder Nov. 8 (BK). Northern camewith photograph.This fal!'s bird, Wyoming'sthird reported and Waterthrusheswere at Muddy Gap, Wyo., Sept. 6 (D & JW !at) and first documented,3 mi from the one last spring,stayed Aug. 23-Sept. Enoch,,UtahSept. 25 (gSH). Hooded Warblers visited Farson, Wyo., 12; a local rancher saysthey have been there for the past few years Aug. 14 (*TMa•!at), Wyoming's fourth and, extremely !ate, Denver (tKHe, DM). An O!ivaceousFlycatcher was reportedfrom Overton, Nov. 16-24 (JCo, ph.). Nevada had its fourth Canada Oct. 3 at Nev., Aug. I (VM, J & MC). At Ouray N.W.R., in n.e. Utah, a Boulder City (*MK) and Denver reported one Oct. 2 (#DN). Vermilion Flycatcher stayed a monthsprobably an imm. male achievingad. plumage---"noticeablymore brilliant Nov. 7 than Oct. ORIOLES, TANAGERS --A Yellow-headed Blackbird Sept. 18 4" (*ML). No one reported large numbers of swallows, the peaks in R.M.N.P., perchedin timberlinescrub, far out of habitat(LDB). being 500 Violet-greensat Ridgway, Colo., Sept. 3 and 350 at Zion Zion reportedits fifth HoodedOriole, Aug. 6-9 (JG). The summer Sept. 13, and 350 Cliffs at Jefferson,Colo., Aug. 7. Cliffs still reportnoted a SummerTanager at JacksonMay 9-11:a tardierreport occupied2 nestsat Eagle, Colo., Aug. 14(JM), and Jacksonhad a late arrived ofa splotchymale downed May ! 1-12by the samestorm 50 mi brood of Barns Aug. 25 (BG). ACom. Raven raised by a Eureka s.e. at Big Piney (ED,fide JR). rancher returned after an absence of more than 10 years (JE). At Payson, Utah in November, 3000Com. Crows fed on the ground,an impressivenumber in our Region(BHu). PitionJays spread widely FINCHES--At Lander, Wyo., Aug. 19-25a d BlueGrosbeak sang throughthe areaalthough their numbersbegan to drop in November. while a female fed two fledged, dependent young, for Wyoming's A few Mountain Chickadeesdropped to valleys and plains, as did secondbreeding record (SF !at). Rosy finches stayed in the high numbers of Red-breasted Nuthatches and Brown Creepers. Pygmy country, with few flocksreported. The only Corn. Redpollscame to Nuthatches roamed away from their ponderosapines. Throughout E!dora, Colo., Oct. 8 (GS). Few Pine Siskins appeared. Only at the fall in Grand County, Colo., they flockedthrough lodgepole pine Pueblodid they descendin numbers--thefirst Aug. 2 and by Novem- woods, from Winter Park to Gore Pass. Boulder had more than ever ber thousands, with flocks of 30-100 at each sunflower patch (VT). at feeders, and one even cruised through an urban Denver yard Aug. Carson City reported good numbersof Lesser GoldfinchesSept. 3. Late House Wrens incli•ded mid-October dates in Evergreen, 30+, with several flocks of 20. Red Crossbillshave almost entirely Pueblo, Jarbidge,and Reno. disappeared;Wyoming reported a total of about 60 and Colorado fewer than 100. THRUSHES THROUGH VIREOS -- A Varied Thrush stayedat Fish Springs N.W.R., Nov. I-9 (JGo). At Buffalo Sept. 14 3-4 E. SPARROWS -- Sparrows, like warblers, seemedin short supply, Bluebirds huddled in a snowstorm (DK), and a flock in Black Forest, and left early. However Sheridandid record 105 SavannahsSept. 3 Colo., Oct. 9 had 25 Easterns and 15 Westerns (RB). The random and 78 Sept. 16 (HD). Juncosrepeated the paradox of abundance nature of our reportsthwarts an analysisof bluebirdtrends: Westerns reports: few at Jarbidge,Glenwood Springs,and Eagle, twice the scarce in Colorado, numerous in Zion, only one station reporting usual number at Boulder, 1000in the road from Grand L. to Granby, them in Wyoming; Mountains migratingin flocks of 25-100through- Colo., Oct. !l. Pueblo had large numbers of Tree Sparrows: 125 out the Region (and a flock of 200 at Cody, Wyo.), but postingearly bandedin 3 hrs and 1500around Pueblo Res. (VT), yet Utah reported departures as we!!, with few seen after September. Townsend's none. Evergreen, where a Cassin'sSparrow once wintered, reported Solitaires typically drift downslope to the pine and juniper-clad a Clay-coloredSparrow Oct. 30-Nov. 30 (RO, WB). Rigli found his foothills in November but the Wellsville hawk watch noted 10-25 first Ft. Morgan Field Sparrow, a secondlatilong record, Sept. 25, migratingSept. 23 (MT). Ridgway, Colo., posted57 Blue-grayGnat- and Herold's at Casper Nov. 19 provided a seventh state record. A catchers on its Fall Count Sept. 11-12. Casper's 30 Ruby-crowned Fox Sparrow which arrived at Casper Oct. 20 stayed7 days (tJH). A Kinglets representeda 50% increasein observations;L/L/B/L's 28 SwampSparrow was at Ocean L., Wyo., Oct. 23 (*SF). A few Snow wasa 50% decrease.Only a few BohemianWaxwings moved into the Buntingsfiltered into the Region, the first a group of sevenat Big Region: 100-150in Cody in November, one report of eight Oct. 30 Piney(ED) and othersat LoganNov. 6-7 (KA) andAntelope I., Nov. from Sheridan.plus one at Laramie, Wyo., in !ate November. Small 13 (MW). flocks of Cedar Waxwings roamed the Region throughoutthe fall, although in lower numbersthan last year. Zion had a very late CONTRIBUTORS (in boldface)and CITED OBSERVERS -- Peg PhainopeplaNov. 23 (JG). Zion drew the prize for the largestnumber Abbott (10 observers), J. Amoroso, K. Archibald, Arkansas Val. of Starlings:5600 streamingby Nov. 27 and another 1500 the next Nature Ctr., Mary Back (6), Ethlyn Barneby, L. Bonham, A. Bonnel!, day. Casper had a PhiladelphiaVireo Sept. 19 (*LR), and Denver Ruth Browning(RBr), SteveBouffard, Boulder Aud. Soc., E. Bow- reported two Sept. 19 (#). man (EBo), W. Brockner (23), Fred Broerman, Richard Bunn (27), Josh Burns, Tom Cardamone, Jean Christensen (32), Dan Chure, WARBLERS -- Observers generally reported many fewer war- M. Collins, Colo. Div. of Wildlife, Colo. Field Ornithologists, blers. For the 6 commonestspecies, L/L/B/L reported219 individu- K. Cook, John Cooper (JCo), J. & M. Cressman, C. Cummings, als this year, 585 last year. Fort Collins' Fall Count had only 29 Denver Field Ornithologists, Denver Museum of Natural History, altogether. Fall countstallied little variety (Denver had the mostwith E. Dickerson, Keith Dixon (8) David Dominick, Helen Downing(44), 10 species) and not many individuals (185 at Ft. Collins, 184 at K. Duffy (KDu), Gary Emerson, Margaret Ewing, Janet Eyre, Lor- Denver). The only notable fall count statisticcame from Denver, raine Ferris, Mike Figgs (9), Scott Findholt (SFd), Sam Fitton,

Volume 37, Number 2 207 J. Flavin, Foothills Aud. Club, Ft. Collins Aud. Sac., Elva Fox, B. Maynard, John Merchant (4), R. Many (RMo), Vince Mowbray (7), Jeffrey Gardetto(JGa), JeromeGifford (5), M. Gilfallen, B. Glenn, David Mozurkewich(5), Duane Nelson, JohnNelson, Nevada Dept. of JamesGood (JGo), Drew Grainget, M. Griest (MGr), A. Grenon, J.A. Wildlife, R. Osgood, R. Parkison, William Pick,lay (3), A. Porter, Grzybowski,J.R. Guadagno,Carol Hack, D. & N. Hadley, F. Hall, Pete Rawlings (3), Bert Raynes (28), J. Reddall (JRe), J.C. Rigli, J. Hall (JHa), May Hanesworth(24), Paula Hansley,Kathy Hawkins, L. Rognstad, C. Romano, R. Rosche, B.J. Rose, John Row (7), Steven Hedges (ll), Kelly Hepworth (KHe), Louise Hering (34), M. Rozy, O.K. Scott,G. Shickley, Virginia Simmons(3), Ella Soreri- James Herald (5), Bill Hunter (BHu), B. Hyde, Mark Janos, David son(4), M. Stewart, D. Stotz, JamesTate, Bert Tignor (11), Mike Tore Jasper (9), B. Jiclding, H. & B. Johnson, Frank & Jan Justice, (5), Van Truan (5), B.C. Tweit, Utah Div. of Wildlife Resources, Utah B. Kacmpfer, Gleb Kashin, M. Kasprzyk, Jan Kauffeld, Ursula Field Ornithologists,R.E. Walters, Doug& Judy Ward, Jim & Rosie Kepler (17), Craig Kesselheim(8), D. Knepper, P. Korn, Ken Lane, Watts, Merrill Webb, S. Weiss, P. Widener, E. Wills, R. Wood, Michael Lange, J. LaRue, D. Lebreton, H. Leichliter, W. Leitner, V. Zerbi.--HUGH E. KINGERY, 869 Milwaukee Street, Denver, Edward Loth, Forrest Luke, T. Manoils (TMa), T. Marsh, R. Mason, Colo. 80206.

SOUTHWEST REGION ARIZONA NEV.• 'eeoc• UTAH ! COLO. /Janet Witzeman [. . •J•Littlefield JKalbab •aoeß I ß eTlerraArearills

"•::Ci• "HooverDam •Grand I e. Santa Fe A rather lacklusterfall was brightenedby a family group of Golden- wingedWarblers. the first Blue-wingedWarbler since 1952and Eared • •To•ock Flagstaff•.Holbrook • Sant• II Trogonsthat continuedto tantalize. Although there were a few nuthatchesand chickadeesand several Golden-crowned Kinglets found in the lowlands. no major movement • I IParker • •oose•eltøW•o 'Rese•e q r' JPecos of montaneand/or northern speciesmaterialized. ImperialI •il• 8 • rosa .•e . Coolidge Butte• Roswell In the following report, the names of Elfrids, McNeal and Bis- bee/Douglas sewageponds appear frequently. These are areas south I•Yumo . ß kSatroraI-Si,ver Cayx of Willcox in southeast Arizona that have received increased cover- age during the past year, and any records from that previously little coveredarea help to plugup the holesin our knowledgeof the states avifauna.

LOONS THROUGH FRIGATEBIRDS -- Loons recordedaway from the Lower Colorado R. (hereafter, L.C.R.) were two Cam. I Loons at Upper L. Mary Nov. 3 (J. Shipley), and an Arctic Loon at Prescott Oct. 19, which provided only the second recent record for that area (CT). A total of one Arctic and five Commons was recorded six were seenn. of Elfrida Sept. 24-Nov. 22, four were w. of McNeal on the L.C.R., duringthe period(CHet al.)..Horned Grebes were Oct. 2 (AM) and one was at Willcox Oct. 9 (S. King). More unusual found in two areas:one at PhoenixOct. 2-12 (DSj) and one at Nagales was one at PrescottOct. 31 (CT). Four at Tucson Sept. 26 (B. Pollock) Nov. 19 (J Bo). A W. Grebe at Becker L. on the late date of Nov. 26 and four at Phoenix Nov. 13 (RBr) were the only other ones reported was of the dark phase(DDa, JBel, the only form recordedso far in the duringthe fall. IndividualGreat Egrets,uncommon in the southeast, northeast. were presentn. of Elfrida Sept. 24-Oct. 6 and w. of McNeal Oct. 8 White Pelicanscontinued to be numerousand widespread.Several (AM). scatteredflocks were on L. Havasu during August and early Septem- White-face Ibises were found in good numbers w. of McNeal ber and 300+ were counted on Cibola N.W.R., Oct. 2 (DL et aLL throughSeptember with a highof 90 Sept.28 (AM). A late individual Five were observedat PrescottOct. 15with one remaininguntil Nov. was at BensonNov. 27-28 (PN, JBo). Surprisingwere two probable I 1 (H & AG, CT), four at Tucson Nov. 25-30 (JD et al.) and additional White Ibisesseen flying N of Ehrenberg,LC.R., Oct. 7 (*LLL There individuals were at Alamo L., Aug. 17-18 (P. Glinski, TS), Phoenix were only 4 previous state records. October-December (TG et al.) and w. of McNeal Oct. 6-12 and Nov. 10 (AM). As usual, Brown Pelicans wandered N late July to mid- WATERFOWL -- In addition to the White-fronted Geese on the September: individuals were recorded at Tonspar. w. of Phoenix L.C.R.--15 on L. Havasu Sept. 22 (GM) and I 1 at Cibola N.W.R., (DK), PicachoRes. (DSjl, San Carlos Res. ( B. Thomas) and St. David Sept. 24 (DK, LL)--two were at TucsonOct. 20 into December(JD. (T. Heatley), as well as five to six at Painted Rock Dam (hereafter, GG et al.), one w. of Phoenix Sept. 23-30 O. Burton), and more P.R.D.) (PB et al.). The Picacho Res. bird was an adult: one of the unusualwere one to five duringOctober and November near McNeal very few ever recorded inland in the southwest. (AM, TD, DDa). Snow Geese were more widespread and numerous A Double-crested Cormorant, a scarce transient in the northeast, than usualaway from the L.C.R., in November;notable were up to 20 was at Becker L.. Nov. 26 (DDa. JBeL Olivaceous Cormorants at at McNeal (AM, PN) three at Bisbee/Douglas sewage ponds (AM), Patagonia L. increasedfrom seven in mid-Septemberto at least 15 in up to three at Tucson (PN, GG, WD) and individualsat Sierra Vista, mid-November (PN, DDe et al. L One of the bizarre records of the fall Willcox, Nagales, Phoenix;and a blue morph at Kayenta Nov. 29 was of the discovery of an imm. frigatebird perched in a eucalyptus (C. LaRue). Two Ross' Geese were at Poston and a high of 20 were tree in a Tucson yard at night. on the late date of Oct. 7 (GG, PN, with the 500 Snow Geeseat Topock. L.C.R., in November (CH), plus m.ob.). All of the previous records have occurred from late June to individualswere near McNeal (ph. AM). Sierra Vista, Willcox (PN• mid-September. and Tucson (WD, GG). Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were found nestingin 2 areas--at HERONS. IBISES -- The third and fourth Louisiana Herons of the Bensonsewage ponds for the first time--a pair with nine young the year was recordedat San Simon Cienaga. e..of Portal. Sept. 13 were observedSept. 14(BB, DDe), and at the Nagales sewagepond, (R.T. Scholes, F.P. Smith) and Gillespie Dam, w. of Phoenix Oct. a pair with 13young during October (J Boet al.). In addition 14were at 31 + (CB et aLL The individual recorded at Tucson in June remained Marana, n. of Tucson Aug. 22 (S. Suter) and up to sevenat Tucson until Aug. 22 (DSj, SG et aLL Records of Cattle Egrets in the duringAugust (JBo, SG). A •?Greater Scaup, an uncommonmigrant, southeast(where formerly rare) continued to multiply. From one to especiallyaway from the L.C.R., was observedat Tucson Nov. 21

208 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 (KK). A smallinvasion of scotersoccurred in s. Arizona.Two White- JAEGERS THROUGH ANIS -- An imm. jaeger (sp.) was ob- wingedScoters were found at TucsonNov. 14 (DSz et al.), at servedon Lower L. Mary, s. of FlagstaffSept. 12-16(?JC, TM). The PatagoniaL., Nov. 24 (R. Eastman)and at NogalesNov. 26 only previous record of a jaeger for n. Arizona was of a Pomafine near (D. Garver, R. Olson).These possibly involved the sametwo indi- Flagstaffin fall 1927. Recordsof Herring Gulls are sparse,especially viduals.These were only 12+- previousrecent records. Two indi- away from the L.C.R. An adult and immature were observed with vidual Surf Scoterswere at NogalesNov. 16 [BH) and BensonNov. Ring-billed Gulls at Prescott Nov. 4 (CT) and one was seen at Becker 27 (PN). Additionally, a Surf Scoter was seenin n. Arizona on L. L., near Springerville Nov. 26 (DDa, JBe). A first-year California Mead Oct. 19 and another, or the same, in nearby Hualapai Canyon Gull (uncommonaway from the L.C.R.) was at TucsonOct. 19 (SG). Oct. 20 (VM). A Hooded Merganseron a lake w. of Springerville, A flurry of Heermann's Gulls occurred briefly at 4 locationsduring Nov. 28 (DDa, JBe)was of interestas there are only a few recordsfor storms in mid-November: on the 9th, two were at Tucson (KK et al.) the northeast. and one was at B.W. Della (?DK, CH); on the 16th five were at Tucson (TG, MC) and two were in Tempe, e. of Phoenix (RBr et al.) RAPTORS THROUGH RAILS -- Records of White-tailed Kites and on the 20th one was at Nogales (JS). We have come to expect continuedto increase.One was observedalong the San PedroR.,just Sabine'sGullsin the fall, but unexpectedwas the ad. Sabine'sGull at n. of the Mexican border Aug. 4 (MJ, M. Piersons)and one photo- Phoenix on the early dale of Aug. 17-22 (TG, MJ et al.). Adults are graphednear McNeal Sept.12 remained through October (TD, AM, uncommoninland. Singleimm. Sabine'swere at Tucson Sept. 25-26 DDa, L. Moody). A wanderingindividual Mississippi Kite was (WD et al.) and Cibola N.W.R., Sept. 26 (?RH, DK). An early recordedat Marana Aug. 6 (B. Whitney). An imm. Goshawknear Franklin's Gull was also in Phoenix Aug. 17-18 (MC et al.). McNeal Oct. 12 (AM) was well away from areasof residencein the Common Terns, uncommon away from the L.C.R., were at Tuc- mountains. A Black Hawk in the Bill Williams Delta (hereafter, B.W. son, one to three Sept. 14-18(SG, KK et al.) and at P.R.D., one Sept. Delta)Sept. 8 & 16was probably the sameindividual that summered 12 (RF). Most unusual were the two Caspian Terns far e., near there (CH, JJ). An imm. Caracara, observedin the mesquitegrass- McNeal Sept. 24 (AM). land s.w. of McNeal Nov. 6 (?AM), was far e. of its breedingrange. An Inca Dove at Portal Oct. 25-Novemberwas only the secondone SandhillCranes spread to 2 new areas: 135+ were in the Picacho ever noted there (S & WS). A Groove-billedAni, photographedOct. Res./Eloyarea in Septemberand 250 + wereat GillespieDam Nov. 21 at Rim Rock, s.w. of Montezuma Well (D. Smith), was the first for 28 (DT). A BlackRail was heard in theB.W. DeltaSept. 8.16 andOct. Yavapai County and only the third for n. Arizona. 5 (?DK, D. Kohlmoos).This representedthe secondrecord at this area n. of the knownbreeding areas on the L.C.R. ACom. Gallinule HUMMINGBIRDS -- The t5 Lucifer Hummingbird at Portal in at Granite Cr., in Prescott Oct. 28 into winter was unusualat this July remained through most of August; a pair was there in early elevation and habitat (CT). Septemberand the 5?Lucifer remaineduntil Oct. 21 (S & WS). One or two (5 White-eared Hummingbirdswere at Portal to early October SHOREBIRDS -- Two Mountain Plovers n. of Elfrida Nov. 3 and two males were presentthere Oct. 9-13 (S & WS, PN). Calliope (AM) addedto the recentrecords of thisspecies in the southeast.An Hummingbirds continued to be more common than usual. Single Am. Golden Plover at Phoenix Oct. 11-24 (ph. RW et al.) furnished maleswere observedin RamseyCanyon Sept. 25 (JE), at Portal all of only the third record since 1976. Before that one or more had August (S & WS) and a female at Portal Sept. 25-Oct. 10 (SS, DDe, occurredannually since at least1969. The only Black-belliedPlovers DSj). of the fall were two at TucsonOct. 2 (BB, WD) and one w. of McNeal In Madera Canyon, where Violet-crowned Hummingbird is rela- Oct. 27(AM). IndividualSnowy Plovers were at theBisbee/Douglas tively uncommon,one remained until Nov. 17 (SG). Costa's Hum- sewageponds Sept. 13 (AM), w. of PhoenixSept. 5 (RBr, RF) and mingbirds are usually scarce in fall m the Phoenix and Tucson three at Tucson Sept. I (FH). One of the rarer shorebirdsto pass regions, however, at least one pair plus another male were visiting throughor over the state,the Red Knot. wasrecorded in two areas: yards in the Phoenix area October into December(JW, PB), at least one w. of PhoenixSept. 7-18 (PB et al.) and one at NogalesSept. 17 two were seen several times Oct. 10-Nov. 25 alongthe Santa Cruz R., (BH, RBa). Tucson (KK, DDe, FH et al.) and one was still coming to a feeder in Green Valley Nov. 17 (GP). A t5 Costa's at Portal Sept. 21 (RAM) representedone of the few records for that area. Broad-billed Hum- mingbirdswandered to areas where they are not usuallyfound. Two were seen in Globe Aug. 13 (B J) and one in the SwisshelmMts., e. of McNeal Nov. 5 (AM, S. Treiber). At least 20 Anna's Hummingbirds at feeders at 7000 ft in the Santa Catalina Mts., Sept. 14-15, was a largenumber for that elevation. A Rivoli's Hummingbirdwas n. of its usual range in the Pinal Mrs., Aug. 8 (B J). One of the Plain-capped Starthroats that was in Madera Canyon during the summer remained until Sept. 6 (R. Newcomer).

TROGONS THROUGH CORVIDS -- Unreported since 1979, EaredTrogons were againsighted in CaveCr. Canyon,Chiricahua Mrs. Individual males were spotted for a brief time Aug. 22 OJ. American Golden Plover, Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 11, 1982. Photo/R. VanOs, WS) and Oct. I (JBo), then faded back into the wilds of that Witzeman. ruggedborder range. This year's censusof Coppery-tailedTrogons produceda total of 77 individuals--12 fewer than last year but about Individual SemipalmatedSandpipers were reported at Tucson the same as the previous 2 years (R. Taylor et al.). Aug.28-29 (DSj et al.). fromtwo areasin PhoenixAug. 20ORN, VJ) A • and imm. Yellow-bellied Sapsuckerof the e. race S. v. varius & 25 (DSj) andone to threew. of PhoenixSept. 15-18(DSj et al.). were observed in a Phoenix yard Oct. 12 (RBr). Another of this race Dunlin are more uncommon in the southeastthan in the west, so of was reported at Parker Nov. 27-Dec. 4 (CH). There was no major interest was one at Tucson Oct. 18-21 (KK et al.) and two w. of movement of Lewis' Woodpecker this fall, but one in Tex Canyon, McNeal Nov. 14(AM). Higher-than-usualnumbers of Long-billed Chiricahua Mts., Oct. 18 was in an odd location (TD). Curlews were counted w. of McNeal--31 on Aug. 30, 24 in late A Thick-billed Kingbird, far w. at Cibola N.W.R., Sept. 9 (?JJ), Octoberand again Nov. 14(AM). The onlyMarbled Godwits of the was one of only a few recordsfor the L.C.R. A late Cassin'sKingbird periodwere singles w. of PhoenixSept. 18 (JW, DSj) andat Tucson was out of its normal habitat near McNeal Nov. 6 (AM). This fall's Oct. 19 (EB). Sanderlingswere more commonthan usual:w. of Scissor-tailedFlycatcher was recorded s. of Parker on the late date of Phoenixwere four Sept. 8 (CB), one Sept. 24 (RW) andtwo Oct. 12 Nov. 18 (?RH, LL), more than a month later than previous fall (PB); in Tucsonthere were two Oct. 2-3 (KK, SG) andone Nov. 20 records. A Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher strayed into Bisbee Aug. 8 (WD); andone was at NogalesOct. 8 (JBo, BK). (DDa). Buff-breasted Flycatchers were found in areas where they A highof fiveRed Phalaropes was reported---two at PoseyWells, have only recently returned: two were near Portal Sept. 13 (RM) and n. of Bowie Sept. 24 (JBo, DDe, DSj), one near McNeal Nov. 11-13 one among mixed pines on Mt. Lemmon in the Catalinas Sept. 26 (AM, PN), oneat TucsonNov. 11(JS, WD) andone at ParkerNov. 8 (B. Zoelich). Two Willow Flycatchers,found at the ResearchRanch, (?RH. ph. DK). Elgin Aug. 18, were suspectedof nesting (DDa, AM, RBa).

Volume37, Number 2 209 Two late Barn Swallows and three late Tree Swallows were near VIREOS, WARBLERS -- Individual Red-eyed Vireos were at McNeal Nov. 11 (AM), and a late Barn Swallow was at Parker Nov. Portal Aug. 20 (J & G Maender), PicachoRes., Aug. 28 (MJ et al.), 27 (CH). The only lowland ScrubJay reportedwas one at Topock, TucsonSept. 23 (KK), andfarther n. at Prescottthree singles Sept. 4, L.C.R., Nov. 28 (CH). Numbers of Com. Crows at Cibola N.W.R., 6, 12 (RF, RBr, RN). were back up again: 1000+ were countedNov. 5; 400 were at Topock The variety and numberof "eastern"warblers was not as greatas Nov. 28 and one was at Parker Nov. 8 (DK, CH et al.). Two at Tucson usual; however, the appearanceof two of the rarest specieson the Nov. 11 (DSz) were amongthe very few for that area. state'slist made up for that. An ad. d Blue-wingedWarbler wasfound at Eager, n.e. Arizona, Oct. 9 (tDSj. AG). The only previousrecord CHICKADEES THROUGH SHRIKES -- Lowland reports of for the state occurred 30 years ago at B.W. Delta. Even more Mountain Chickadeecame from Tucson; three were seenduring the surprisingwere the four (1 9 and 3 0) Golden-wingedWarblers that period (KK et al.). One to five Red-breasted Nuthatches were at frequenteda bird bath and bushesin a yard at PrescottAug. 28-Sept. Boyce ThompsonArboretum duringthe period (HL, DSj) and one in 18(TVM, ph. E. Miller et al.). There were 4 previousstate records, all Phoenix Nov. 1 (DSj). At least two lowland Brown Creeperswere in of individuals.The thoughtthat they may have been the result of Tucson Oct. 29-December (JBo) and three were at Parker Nov. 27 nearby breeding was an amazing one, but more plausiblethan that (CH). they would have migrated as a group. Reports of Winter Wrens were widespread;an early one was near A Yellow-throatedWarbler at EhrenbergSept. 5 (TCH, ph. DK et Portal Sept. 19 (RM) and other individuals during October and al.) was only the tenth for the state but the third for the year. A November were at S. Fork near Springerville (DDa, JBe). s.w. Magnolia Warbler was found at Tucson Nov. 7-8 (SG et al.) and a 9 Phoenix (DSj), two n.w. of Phoenix (RF, PB), two at Prescott(RF) Black-throated Green Warbler was at Tucson Nov. 9-15 (KK et al.). and two at Beaver Dam Wash near Little field (JC). Long-billed Marsh There were two Black-throated Blue Warblers: a male at Bisbee Wrens were so plentiful (100+) at Beaver Dam Wash Nov. 27 that Oct. 3 (DDa) and a femaleat DouglasOct. 9-11 (?AM, DDa). Two they were foraging in the bark of cottonwood trees (JC). individualOvenbirds were at Richville, n.e. Ariz., Oct. 10(RF, DSj, AG) and at Phoenix Oct. 30-December(DSj). The only Chestnut- sidedWarbler was at PatagoniaOct. 16 (T. Rehm). Individual TennesseeWarblers were found s. of Phoenix Sept. 7 (PB) and at Tucson Oct. 28 and Nov. 7 (JBo). There were three Black- and-white Warblers, seven N. Waterthrushesand eight Am. Red- starts reported during the fall.

1CTERIDS, TANAGERS -- A Bobolink, uncommonin the south- east, was found n. of Tombstone Sept. 12 (AM, DDa). A Scarlet Tanagerwas found at Portal Oct. 23 (*RM. WS). There are only 11 previousstate records. Late SummerTauagers were at TucsonNov. 14-December(JBo), at PhoenixNov. 14(DSj) andat B.W. Delta Nov. 29 (tRH).

Brown Thrasher, Hereford, Ariz., Nov. 1•, 1982. ProrolE Deecken. FRINGILLIDS -- Painted Buntings, uncommon visitors, were A Brown Thrasher at Hereford Nov. 13-December (AM, ph. TD, found in 2 areas; a pair at Portal Aug. 11 (RM) and a male at Kino DDa) was the only one reported this fall. Rufous-backedRobins, rare SpringsOct. 17 IPB}. Dickcisselsappeared to be more numerousthan, winter strays from Mexico, appearedfor the first fall in 4 years. One usual. At least one on the L.C.R., at Cibola N.W.R., Sept. 22 (*CH) was at Tucson Nov. 6-12 (CT et al.) and from one to two were at and n. of Ehrenberg Sept. 25 (LL) were amongonly a few recorded in Parker Nov. 15-December (tCH, DK et aLL w. Arizona. An imm. Dickcisselwas at a Green Valley feeder Sept. One of the d' Black-cappedGnatcatchers was still in Chino Canyon 22-25 (GP), one at Portal Oct. 7 (SS) and two immatures at Amado Sept. 4 (DSz). Six Black-tailedGnatcatchers in the SwisshelmMts., Oct. 8-10 (JBo, B K). There were at least 7 reports of Rose-breasted Nov. 5 (AM) were of interestas the speciesis uncommonand local in Grosbeaks from the southeast. The only Lawrence's Goldfinches the southeastA N. Shrike at Becker L., on the remarkably early date reported were two at Tucson Nov. 13 (JS). of Oct. 9 (DSj, AG. RF) was the only one reported. Individual Clay-colored Sparrows were observed at Cibola N.W.R., Aug. 28 (?DK) and s. of Cibola Sept. 12 (RH). There was only one previous record for the L.C.R. Another was reported from the southeastnear Double Adobe Oct. 12 (AM). Exceptionally large numbersof Cassin'sSEarrows remained in pansof the southeast throughthe fall. The speciesis'quite variable in numbersin fall and winter in the state. Swamp Sparrows were found in a new area: one n.w. of Elfrida Oct. 23 and two n. of Elfrida Nov. 8 (AM). The only Harris' Sparrow was at Portal Nov. 2-3 (ph. S & WS, RM). A Lapland Longspur, an uncommonwinter visitor, was heard n. of Ehrenberg Nov. 23 ½CH. LL DKI. A single Chestnut-collared Longspurwas found at Prescott,n.w. of the usualrange in the state, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11 (CT).

CONTRIBUTORS (Area compilers in boldface) -- C. Babbitt, R. Bailowitz (RBa), J. Bealer 0Be), P. Beall, E. Bessler, J. Bock (JBo), B. Bodson, R. Bradley (RBr), M. Carpenter, J. Coons(Flag- staff), Troy Corman, D. Danforth (DDa, Sierra Vista), W. Davis, T. Deecken, D. Deifik (DDe), S. Demaree, B. Dunning, J. Dunning, J. Epler, R. Ferguson, H. & A. Gaither, A. Gast, T. Gatz, S. Goldwasser,C. Green, G. Gregg(Tucson), B. Harrison(Nogales), R. Haywood, F. Hopf, C. Hunter (LCR), B. Jackson(Globe), J. Jackson, M. Jakle, V. Jeavons, K. Kaufman (Advisor), B. Koenig, D. Krueper(LCR), L. LaClaire,D. Ledford,H. Longstreth,S. Mills, V. Miller, G. Monson, A. Moorhouse, R. Morse, T. Myers, P. Norton, R. Norton, G. Porter, J. Saba, T. Soderquiit, W. Spofford,S. Spofford(Portal), D. Stejskal(DSj), D. Stotz (DSz), D. Todd, C. Tomoff(Prescott), R. Witzeman.--JANET WITZEMAN Rufous-backedRobin. DrawinglK. Kaufman. 4619 E. Arcadia Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85018.

210 American Birds, March-April 1983 NEW MEXICO

/John P. Hubbard

GREBES THROUGH CORMORANTS -- Eight adults and 13 nestsof Eared Grebes were presentat Black L., Colfax Co., Aug. 9 (RB), for the first proof of nestingthere. At Zuni, young of this specieswere hatchingAug. 5, with the processmostly completed Aug. 14 (TR). Two OlivaceousCormorants were present Aug. 1- 21 at Holloman L., Otero Co. (RH et al.), where one was re- Swallow-tailed Kite, Socorro, N.M., Sept. 5, 1982. Photo/D. Hun- corded in July for the first record in the Tularosa Bhsin. Numbers tington. built to 100 on Nov. 20 at Bosque del Apache N.W.R. (hereafter, Bosque Reft) (D & SH), as further evidence of the'species con- GALLIFORMS THROUGH CRANES -- A Blue Grouse on tinued expansion in numbers and range in the state. Mt. Taylor Aug. 4 (AM) representsone of the few recent reports there. Transplanted White-tailed Ptarmigans continue to be seen HERONS -- Cattle Egrets staged a moderate influx in the in the Pecos Wilderness, including at least one brood there in Au- lower Pecos Valley and w. to the Rio Grande Valley, where re- gust (fide E. Espinoza). Additional records of the species in a ported n. to Bosque Ref. (v.ob.); out-of-rangewas a bird at Blue- poorly known area include seven or more at El Vintrero, Taos water L., Sept. 15 (AM). Somewhat unusual was an ad. Yellow- Co., Aug. 14-15 (R. Peterson, E. Rasmussen).Sandhill Cranes in crowned Night Heron in the Anapra area of Dofia Aria County areas where rarely reported included five near City of Rocks S.P., Aug. 17-Sept. 26 (KZ). Grant Co., Oct. 21 (DM) and 13 over the Guadalupe Mrs., Oct. 27 (RH). Up to six young and 11 older Whooping Cranes were ex- WATERFOWL -- The Mute Swan reported at Bitter Lake pected in New Mexico this autumn from Idaho, but not all had N.W.R., earlier this year appearsto be a memberof a free-flying been accounted for by the end of the period (U.S.F. & W. S.). pair from the city park in Roswell; a bird was again at the refuge The earliest report was of "Ida" at Bosque Reft, Oct. 11 (fide Sept. 6 (RT). A Black-be!liedWhistling-Duck, present since May RT), while flying migrants were seen over the Los Alamos- and through the period near Anthony on the New Mexico-Texas Espanola area as follows: two Nov. 12 (M. Cash), one Nov. 14, line, was photographedAug. 24 (KZ). While the photo is from and two Nov. 15 (K. Hainebach). adjacent Texas, the same individual also occurred in New Mexico (KZ et al.), and thus this documentation will serve as the first RAILS THROUGH PLOVERS -- An accidental dumping or- verification of the speciesin the latter state. This duck appeared sour mash from an alcohol plant in July proved attractive to vari- wild when first seen, although it has become rather tame and ous birds at Bitter Lake N.W.R., including 1-2 Yellow Rails Sept. feeds with domestic waterfowl. Broods of Gadwalls, Pintails, Red- 9-20 (K. Wood et al.); this species has only been verified in New heads, Lesser Scaup, and Ruddy Ducks were seen at Black L., Mexico once, that 40 years. ago at the same refuge! A Snowy Aug. 9 (RB), emphasizingthe attractivenessof the area as water- Plover near Clayton Aug. 19 (AK et al.) was a rarity for the area, fowl habitat. Young Ruddies were at L. Roberts, Grant Co., in as was an Am. Golden at Holloman L. Oct. 6 (RH). early August while an apparent Blue-wingedTeal nest was found there Aug. 8 and a brood Sept. 5 (RF). Wood Duck numberswere SANDPIPERS -- Quite rare in the state is the Ruddy Turn- up in the Rio Grande Valley in the autumn, and two birds were stone, with only about 4 previous records; another. an immature. also seen in the Tularosa Basin Oct. 23 & 28 (RHI. was photographed at Holloman L., Sept. 28 (ph. RH). The au- tumn migration of Upland Sandpipers extended farther w. than normal, with 58 birds reported Aug. 19-Sept. 22 in the Tularosa Basin (RH) and in lower Rio Grande Valley (KZ et al.). Autumn SemipalmatedSandpipers continued to be reported by careful ob- servers, e.g., in the Tularosa Basin Aug. 19-Oct. 6 (RH et al.); however, substantiation is still largely lacking for such occur- rences and details/photographsoften lack definitiveness.Reports of several relatively rare "peeps" included single Red Knots at Bluewater L., Sept. 15 (AM) and Holloman L., Oct. 9 (KZ), and a Stilt Sandpiper at Zuni Sept. 6 (JT)--along with several records of the latter Aug. 14-Oct. 2 in the Tularosa Basin and the Rio Grande Valley (v.ob.). Northern Phalaropes were rather numer- ous in the Tularosa Basin late August-Oct. 6 (RH), but the only other report was of five birds at Zuni Sept. 6 (JT).

GULLS AND TERNS -- An imm. Sabine's Gull was at Hollo- Black-bellied WhistlingDuck, Anthony, Tex., Aug. 24, 1982. Photo/ man L., Sept. 28-Oct. I (ph. RH et al.), for the only report, along K. J. Zimmer. with up to five Com. Terns on the first date (ph. RH). An even rarer gull, an ad. Black-legged Kittiwake, was reported at L. RAPTORS -- Extremely rare in New Mexico, and not verified McMillan Nov. 20 (SW). This locality also yielded a report of two since 1859, an ad. Swallow-tailed Kite graced the cottonwood Caspian Terns, also very rare in New Mexico Sept. 18 (B. Hay- grovesand farmlandsnear SocorroAug. 29-Sept.7 (PB et al., ph. worth, B. Swayze, fide SW), while another was recorded near v.ob.). Up to five MississippiKites were in the Los Lunas-Belen Anapra Nov. 5 (BZ). stretch of the middle Rio Grande Valley (hereafter, M.R.G.V.) Aug. 3-4, and one lingered until the very late date of Oct. 6 (JS et OWLS THROUGH PARROTS -- A near-albino Great Horned aLL two birds were near Anapra Aug. 24 (BZ, KZ). A begging Owl was seen at Zuni Oct. 18 (JT); a less careful observer might juv. Sharp-shinnedHawk in the Pinos Altos Mts., Aug. 15 (RF) have thought the bird was some other species.North of the usual was in an area where there are few breeding records of the range was a calling Whip-poor-will at Red Cloud Campground, in species.Single vagrant Harris' Hawks were presentnear Portales the Gallinas Mts., Lincoln Co., Aug. I {SW). A late nighthawk n. in the autumn (L. Broemel) and Bernardo Oct. 15 (JS). A notable of Santa Fe Oct. 7 was thought to be a Lesser (A. Forbes- movement of Ospreys materialized during the period, with 20 + Watson, R. Cardillo), unlikely and as difficult to ascertain as this birds reported in Septemberand October (v.ob.); late was a bird may be. An escaped Nanday Conure was present at Loving Aug. at Truth or Consequences(hereafter, T or C) Nov. 30 (DM). Mer- 17-Sept. 29 (SW). lins were also somewhat more frequently reported than usual, in- cluding one in open farmland-grasslandnear Portales Oct. 22 SWIFTS THROUGH HUMMINGBIRDS -- A Black Swift at (JH). Maxwell Lake N.W.R., Sept. 18 (D & SH) was unusual for that

Volume 37, Number 2 211 area An Anna's Humm•ngbird at Cloudcroft Aug 2 (SW) may DIPPER THROUGH MIMIDS -- Dipper migration is not well- have been a first for the SacramentoMts., while Calliopeswere understoodin the Region, but it does occur; a rare lowland occur- more frequently reported than usual including a few in the s. rence was of one reported below Caballo Dam Nov. 6 (G. & K lowlands. Most impressive were the nearly 70 recorded in the Glazener,fide KZ). Late were singleGray Catbirdsnear Los Lunas M.R.G.V., Aug. 3-Sept. 10, including at least 41-•of which 10 Nov. 19 & 21 (KM et al.) and near Anthony Nov. 19 (KZ et al.) More were ad. males--near AlbuquerqueAug. 17 (JS et al.). A • Blue- than the usual number of Brown Thrashers reached W to the Rio throated at Pleasanton,Catron Co., Aug. 23 (M. Sumner)repre- GrandeValley area, with at leastseven birds between Santa Fe (JH et sented a rare straggler. al.) and Anapra (KZ et al.) in October and later.

WOODPECKERS -- An Acorn Woodpecker near Orogrande THRUSHES THROUGH KINGLETS -- Very rare in New Mex- Oct. 25 (RH) was an oddity for the desertregion of Otero County; ico, a Wood Thrush was reported at Clayton Oct. 18, for the first another was seen Sept. 18 in the Guadalupe Mts., where the autumnrecord there; there are 3 previousspring records there (AK) speciesis now reportedlyrare (SW). Southwarddispersing Lewis' An E. Bluebirdat CottonwoodGulch Sept. 10was far w. of the usual included a single bird at Socorro Oct. 24 & 26 (PB) and two near range, but it represents the third record there and for the Zum Mesilla Nov. 6 (L. Hartshorne et al.). More than the usual num- Mountains(DM); alsonoteworthy was one at SantaFe Oct. 31 (JH) ber of Hairies was found in the central M.R.G.V., Aug. 3-Nov. and seven at Cochiti Oct. 5 (JS). Black-tailed Gnatcatcherswere 23, with eight in the period--including a fledglingnear Albuquer- fairly common,at least early in the period, in the CornudasMts, que Aug. 18 (JS et al.). Work in 1981 and earlier in 1982 sug- Otero Co., includingsix Aug. 4 (RH). Golden-crowned,Klnglets gestedthat this speciesis, or has become, quite rare in the area. scatteredto a few lowlandlocalities in the period,including small In Santa Fe, five wandering Hairies were seen Aug. 7-Oct. 18 numbersin the M.R.G.V. (JS et al.) and the TularosaBasin (RH), (JH), which signalsa local influx that may have carried over to plus one near Anapra Nov. 14 (BZ). the M.R.G.V. VIREOS -- A Gray Vireo at CottonwoodGulch Sept. 15 was the SWALLOWS -- Cave Swallows persisted at Carlsbad Caverns first reported there (AM), althoughthere are a few recordsin the N.P., until Nov. 2, with peak numbersin autumn of up to 2000 general region. Very late were two Solitaries at Percha Dam S P, birds; almost 500 were banded, including 10 birds that showed Nov. 13 (BZ, KZ). Well-documentedreports of PhiladelphiaVireos, some characteristicsof Barn Swallows (SW). While hybridization rare in the statebut most frequent in autumn,were singlesat Aguirre between these species have been recorded in w. Texas, this Spring,Organ Mts., Sept. 18 and in the Anapra area on the samedate seems to be the first suggestionof it in New Mexico. andAug. 27 (BZ); anotherbird wasreported at SilverCity Sept 19(D & MZ). CORVIDS -- Influxes into areas of other-than-regular- occurrencewere evident in several membersof this family, in- cluding 4 speciesof jays and the Corn. Crow. The latter species WARBLERS -- Notable "eastern" vagrants included 'two surged down the Rio Grande Valley to s. Dofia Ana County Prothonotariesin the Anapra area Sept. 18-19 (BZ, KZ) and another where hundredswere presentin November (KZ et al.). One near in Post Office Canyon Sept. 15 (RS), a Worm-eating in luan Tabo Ft. Sumner Oct. 20 (JH) was definitely s.e. of the usual range. Canyon, Sandia Mts., Oct. 3 (G. Parker, fide HS), a Magnolia near Blue Jays stageda minor influx in e. New Mexico, with westerly Belen Oct. 18 (JS), single Black-throated Greens near Los Lunas stragglersin the Santa Fe area Oct. 9-10 (P. Schaafsma)and in Nov. 16-17(J. Duff, V. Hink) and BosqueRef., Nov. 13 (T. Corman November (M. Lang) and near Mesilla Nov. 7 (BZ et al.). A few et al.), a Chestnut-sidedin AlbuquerqueSept. 5 (,CH), a Blackpollat Steller's moved into the lowlands, includingeight recordedin the PerchaDam Sept.21 (BZ, KZ), anda Kentuckynear Anapra Sept 19 M.R.G.V. (JS et al.) and one s.e. of Pition Sept. 8 (RH). On Oct. (BZ). More regular speciesin this group includedreports of the 2-3, four were also on Sierra Grande (D. & G. Schmitt), where Black-and-white, Tennessee, Black-throated Blue, Ovenbird, N Waterthrush and Am. Redstart. The "eastern/western" Nashville the speciesis not known to breed or reside. Scrub Jays stageda more noticeablelowland invasion, althoughnot in large numbers; was representedby at least 8 records,from the Rio GrandeValley w reports came especiallyfrom the Rio Grande Valley--including s. (v.ob.). Notable occurrences of w. speciesincluded moderate num- to T or C (DM). From mid-August to mid-SeptemberPition Jays bers of Townsend's in the Zuni Mts., M.R.G.V., and Tularosa Basin showed up in the Rio Grande Valley s. to Los Lunas (JS et al.), (RH), plusa Hermit in the Anapra area Oct. 16 (BZ, DJ). plus one at Socorro Sept. 5 (D & SH). At the same time, flocks were also noticeablein and near the s. uplands,including the Sil- ICTERIDS THROUGH TANAGERS -- The only Bobolink re- ver City area (D & MZ), the vicinity of Pition (RH), and the ported was at Bernardo Oct. 15 (JS et al.), while unusualwas a • Guadalupe Mts. (SW). "Baltimore" Oriole at Silver City Aug. 28 (D & MZ). A • Great-tailed Gracl•le at L. RobertsAug. 8 & Sept. 5 (RF) was somewhatout of the CHICKADEES THROUGH NUTHATCHES -- Beginning in usualrange, as were three Corn. Grackles s. oft or C, Oct. 2-3 (D & late September Mountain Chickadees showed a moderate south- SH). A $ ScarletTanager near Sena, San Miguel Co., Oct. 9 (JH et ward/lowland influx, including small numbersto such peripheral al.) was unusual, while a • Hepatic report at Sandia Knolls Nov 9 localities as Ft. Sumner (JH), City of Rocks S.P. (DM), and Rat- (R. Luhrs) was quite late. tlesnakeSprings, Eddy Co. (SW). A Black-cappedChickadee was reported at Percha Dam S.P., Oct. 2 (D & SH), but it was not FRINGILL1DS -- Cardinals are quite rare in the Rio Grande well-documented; if correct, this record would be the southern- Valley, so notable was one reported at Bernalillo Oct. 14 (KM, JS), most for the state. A Mexican Chickadee was present at Post plus one or more s. of Las Cruces Aug. 21-Nov. 29 (SW et al.) A c• Office Canyon, near Rodeo Oct. 25 (RS); this was only the second Varied Bunting reported in the Anapra area Sept. 20 was out-of- record for the Peloncillo Mts., which lie between the 2 regular range, while a $ Painted Bunting there the same day (KZ) repre- montane areas of occurrence of the speciesin the United States, sentedone of the few recent reportsfor the area. A $ Painted'mPost •.e., the Animas Mts. of New Mexico and the Chiricahuas of Office Canyon Sept. 15 (RS) was also noteworthy. Dickclssels Arizona. On Nov. 13, two Bridled Titmice were at Percha Dam reachedw. of the usualautumn range in the state, with severalin the S.P. (BZ, KZ), where infrequent and apparent drifters from the Tularosa Basin (RH) and others in the Rio Grande Valley from Black Range to the w. Bushtits were more frequent in the Corralesto the Las Crucesarea (JS, KZ et al.). EveningGrosbeaks M.R.G.V. than usual, with 11 flocks counted in November vs the were evident in and near severalmontane areas, including the Sandia average of 2 flocks/month (JS et al.). White-breasted Nuthatch Mts. (HS et al.) and the SacramentoMts. In the latter area, severalof numbers showed an increase in parts of the Rio Grande Valley these birds were present at Cloudcroft Aug. 2, and youngbeing fed by (JS, KZ et al.). Red-breastedsshowed a moderate influx into low- adults were saidto be present (fide SW). Stragglerswere noted in the land/southern areas, and Pygmiesshowed a rare parallelismin the M.R.G.V., includingmost notably 12 birds at Belen Aug. 10 (JS et Rio Grande Valley---including singles at Socorro Oct. 3 (PB) and al.); singlebirds were seen in the Zuni Mts., Aug. 14 (AM) and Pinos s. of Las Cruces Aug. 31 (BZ), plus an unprecedented27 or more Altos Mts., Aug. 15 (RF). in the M.R.G.V. (JS et al.)! The latter were in the area between A Pine Grosbeakat the headquartersof BandelJerN.M., Aug 21 Jemez Res. and Belen Aug. 12-Oct. 13, including 14 in the Los (R. Tweit) was somewhatlow, especiallyfor the season.Pine Slskms Lunas area Aug. 23. dispersedrather widely into the lowlandsbeginning in October,while

212 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 Am. Goldfincheswere also rather widespreadbut in lessernumbers crowneds in Juan Tabo Canyon, Sandia Mrs., Nov. 9 & 28-29 (HS et than siskins during the period (v.ob.). A begging juv. Lesser ai.) were also notable. Goldfinch was at Cottonwood Gulch Oct. 2, but no adults were seen (AM). On Nov. 11, ten Red Crossbills were seen in the Peloncillo INITIALED CONTRIBUTORS -- Pat Basham,Robert Bright. Mts. (DJ, BZ), where rare and irregular. ALe Conte's Sparrow was Ralph Fisher, Randy Hill, John Hubbard, Charles Hundertmark, reported on Nov. 6-7 at Bitter Lake N.W.R. (CH), where perhaps Dustin and Sue Huntington, Don Jones, Adolf Krehbiel, Arch regular but easily overlooked. More than the usual number of Clay- McCallum, Kimble McClymonds, Doris Miller, Terrence Rhoades. colored Sparrows was reported in the Rio Grande area, from the Robert Scholes,Hart Schwarz,John Sterling,Ro,ss Teuber, John Albuquerque area (JS et al.) s. to the Las Cruces area (KZ et aLL as Trochet, SteveWest, Barry Zimmer, Kevin Zimme[, and Dale and well as in the Tularosa Basin (RH). A Field Sparrow near Portales Marian Zimmerman; v.ob. standsfor "various observers" --JOHN Oct. 22 (JH) was the only one reported, while one or two Golden- P. HUBBARD, 2016 Valle Rio, Santa Fe, NM. 87501

ALASKA REGION /D. D. Gibson

Early fall 1982was characteristicallymild--August and September were wet and cool. Colder temperaturesand heavy snowfall in early October abruptly ushered in winter, however. At Fairbanks, 9.3 inches of snowfall Oct. 18-19 was the "heaviest snowfall in years" (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner), and 21 inchesof snow at Anchorage by mid-Octoberwas more than in any previousOctober on record. By the end of November over 40 inchesof snow was on the groundin the Fairbanks area, over 50 inchesin Anchorage. In spite of heavy snowfall, many commonpasserines (e.g., Ruby- crownedKinglet, AmericanRobin, Wilson'sWarbler, Tree Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco) were late, someof them in numbers.Gulf of Alaska migrationsurveys continued at isolatedMiddleton Island, producing a number of interesting records and helping to build a data file on timing and abundanceof trans-Gulf migrants.

STORM-PETRELS, HERONS -- Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels oc- cur inshoreand onshorealong the Alaska Pacificcoast each autumn (e.g., on the Kenai Pen. this fall, 10+ at Homer Spit Sept. 18 [RLS], one at Kasilof and 8-10 birds on the Kenai R., Sept. 19 [MM], and one bird on Tustumena L., in mid-September[GP, fide MM]), but this season a few birds were found far inland. One was seen on the Susitna R., near Curry (125 air-line km from saltwater) Sept. 16 (PH), and at least three birds were seen on the Koyukuk R., 24 km upriver from Koyukuk Village (and 155air-line km from saltwater), Sept. 22- 23 (TO). If these birds followed these rivers upstream from their mouths, rather than flew overland, then the distancesthey traveled from saltwater were about 190 and 700 km, respectively. Great Blue Herons were rare visitors at Kodiak Nov. 3 (SS,fide RM) and Nov. 19 (two birds, SH. fide RM) and at Middleton 1. (at Beringcoast in fall). Upland Sandpiperis a rare migrantin SC Alaska least one Sept. 9-Oct. 3, and Nov. 2•.ob.). springor fall; one bird seenand heard at Middleton !., Sept. 23 (TT, JJ, DDG)furnished tl•e first Gulf of Alaskarecord and the latest ever WATERFOWL, HAWKS -- An ad. Snow Goose that spent Nov. in the State by 2 weeks. The latestHudsonian Godwits at Anchorage 1-16 with swans at Cordova (m.ob., fide MI) was very late. A juv. weretwo Sept.2 (DS), ontime; one Hudsonian Godwit at ,Klawock, Garganeyobserved well at Middleton 1., Sept. 29 (?DDG) wasjudged Prince of Wales l., Oct. 13(?TK) providedthe latestRegional record to be a male by its immaculate gray forewings. There is no prior by 3 weeksand only the second fall record in SE. Unusualor lateBar- Alaska record of this specieson the Pacific coast e. of the Aleutians. tailed Godwits included one at Wrangell Sept. 15 (VG, ph.), one of Interesting records of Steller's Eiders included up to three 9- very few SE records, and one at Adak Oct. 23-Nov. 20 (CZ). A very plumagedbirds together at L. Hood, Anchorage, Oct. 16-20(DS et few W. Sandpipersseen at FairbanksAug. 3-12 (DDG), added to a al.) and up to six 9-plumagedbirds at Middleton I., Nov. 6 & 20 (DS few previous records, suggestthat this speciesmay be regular in C et al.). There is only one prior upper Cook Inlet record; the species Alaska in early autumn. The third Kodiak archipelagorecord of Buff- does not normally occur e. of the lower Cook Inlet-Kodiak area. An breasted Sandpiper was of two birds at Kalsin Bay Sept. 8 (RM, LS, Osprey observed at Juneau Oct. 22 (RW) was one of the latest on DC); at least onejuv. Buff-breastedwas observedat Middleton Sept. record in Alaska. 1-28(m.ob.). Onejuv. Ruff seenat Middleton Sept. 23 (TT, JJ, DDG) added to very few previous SC records, all in autumn. SANDPIPERS -- Ajuv. Greater Yellowlegs at Fairbanks Aug. 25 (DDG & BL) was a first autumn record in C. Alaska n. of the Alaska JAEGERS AND GULLS -- A South Polar Skua was observed 16 Range.The first recordof a Gray-tailedTattler on the Alaska Pacific km off DangerousCape, Kodiak 1., during a Sept. 20 storm (?JA), the coast e. of the Aleutians was onejuv. bird at Middleton 1., Sept. 24 first Regional report of this speciesin several years. In SC Alaska, with juv. WanderingTattlers (TT, JJ, DDG). First in fall in the c. Slaty-backedGulls were reportedat seaoff Kodiak Oct. 1 (JA) and at Aleutians, a Com. Sandpiperobserved at Adak 1., Sept. 6 (CZ & MZ) AnchorageOct. 6-19 (two birds--? and ph. DS, TT, RLS); up to six was on schedule, but e. of the normal range. A Terek Sandpiper juv. California Gulls were identified at the Anchorage municipal studied at Anchorage Aug. 14 (?RLS) represented the third local dump Sept. II-Oct. 17 (DS, RLS et al.--? and ph.), and one was record and one of very few ever in the Regionin fall (which situation reported at Womens Bay, Kodiak, Nov. 26 (tRM & JA). To my may be a reflectionof how little fieldwork has been conductedon the knowledgethere is no specimenrecord of the latter w. of southernSE

Volume 37, Number 2 213 and no specimenof the former e of the tip of the Alaska Pemnsula VIREOS, WOOD WARBLERS -- A PhiladelphiaVireo studied An ad. Red-leggedKittiwake was seen about 8 km off Dangerous briefly but closelyin willow thicketsat MiddletonI., Sept. 14 (?TT) .Cape,Kodiak, Sept. 18-19, and another was seen in thesame general became Alaska's secondrecord, both in 1982 (see Summer). A Red- area Sept. 22 (JA). eyed Vireo at Middleton Sept. 4 & 6 (PM & DT) wasmost interesting, this species,rare and local in summeron the SE mainland,has been ALCIDS -- A Black Guillemot hit by a truck as it flew from a recorded at this isolated Gulf of Alaska island twice before (see AB roadside snowbankon the Glenn Hwy., just s. of Tok, Dec. 4 (*RS) 36:208). A KentuckyWarbler closelyobserved about DEW Line Site recalls the only other C Alaska record, 7 years ago in the Alaska buildingsat Beaufort Lagoon Sept. 19 (?SJ& ?DH) was a first Four Range(see AB 30:111, 1976).The Tok bird was about800 air-line km other wood warblers--Magnolia, Black-and-white, Ovenbird, and inland from the nearestpoint in its normal range. Canada have been new to Alaska as a result of autumn records on the Arctic Ocean coast, but they all breed in w. Canada! OWLS, KINGFISHERS, HUMMINGBIRDS -- If PygmyOwl is more than a winter visitant (all-but-annual)in SE, as has been SPARROWS, FINCHES -- In C Alaska, Dark-eyed Juncoswere suggestedby someobservers but not proved, its statusin Alaska is very numerousthis season,and numbersremained high muchlater not clear. This fall, one bird was reportedat Auke Bay, Juneau,Sept. thannormal (e.g., 60 birdsat Harding L., Oct. 6 andnine thereOct 24 5 (RW)-early, and two single birds were seen at Craig, Prince of [BK]; "many" at Delta Junction Nov. 4 [DH, JH]). A Lincoln's Wales I., in the third week of November (TK). A Belted Kingfisher Sparrow at FairbanksOct. 17 (PM & DT) was late; two late fall birds seen at Atka 1., c. Aleutians, Sept. 12-14 (MS, fide CZ) is the were seen at Kodiak--singles on Oct. 25 & Nov. 2 (RM). Onejuv westernmostrecord ever in the Region.This speciesis a very rare fall Harris' Sparrowfirst noted at Auke Bay, Juneau,banding traps Nov and winter visitant in the e. Aleutians from its mainland breeding 27 (RW) wasthe only.record this fall. Ajuv. • PurpleFinch observed range. A • Anna's Hummingbird at the year's last flowers in at Middleton I., Oct. 4 (*DDG) provided the first unequivocalrecord WrangellOct. 26 (VG) wasthe only report of thespecies this season. of this speciesin Alaska. The few previous reportshave all come from Unidentified hummingbirds,probably Rufous, were seen at Valdez SE (see AB 36:322). A pair of Red Crossbills "feeding a begging Sept. 2 & 8 (GT), at Middleton I., Sept. 16 (DDG), and in the town of young"Oct. 21 at Kodiak (JA) and two birdsheard at SewardNov 20 Kodiak Oct. 12 (PHo, fide RM). (RLS) were the only ones reported. White-wingedCrossbills were "still present" at Kasilof this fall (MM), but were absentat Kodiak TYRANT FLYCATCHERS, SWALLOWS, NUTHATCHES -- (RM), at Anchorage(TT), and at Craig (TK); otherobservers did not mention the speciesat all. Redpolls were characteristicallywide- Lone Alder Flycatchersat Middleton 1., Sept. 11& 16 (TT & DDG et spreadin small numbers, describedas plentiful only at Kasilof (MM) al.) were amongthe latest recordsof this genusin Alaska. They are Pine Siskinswere recordedat Juneau(RW), and "one flock" only was exceededonly by an unidentifiedEmpidonax at Middleton Sept. 19, recordedat Craig (TK). A few were seenat Middleton in September 1981.At least two Say's Phoebesat Middleton Sept. 2-9 (PM & DT et Elsewhere there was no comment. al.) were mostunusual migrants in the Gulf, andone bird at Anchor- age Sept. 20 (RR) was both a rare migrantat that locationand quite CORRIGENDUM -- The Homer Caspian Terns (see Summer late. Normally gone entirely from Alaska after mid-August, Bank 1982)were seenJuly 10, not Ju!y 19. Swallow is the earliest-departingfall migrantpassefine species in the State. Thus, although not record-late, single birds on the CONTRIBUTORS AND OBSERVERS (SUB-REGIONAL Koyukuk R., Sept. 22 (TO)•the latest ever in C Alaska--and at EDITOR IN BOLDFACE), ABBREVIATIONS--J. Allen, D Croll, JuneauSept. 23 (RW) are of interest. Red-breastedNuthatches were V. Gile, G. Hall, S. Halverson, J. Hawkings, D. Herter, P. Hesslng, fairly commonthis fall at Kodiak (JA), but nowhereelse were they so P. Holmes (PHo), M. Isleib, S. Johnson,J. Jolis,B. Kessel,T. Kogut, described.Two singlesat Anchoragefeeders (TT) were the only B. Lawhead, R. Macintosh, P. Martin, M. Miller, J. Morgan, reportfrom there;none was reported from the Kenai Pen.or from SE. L. Oakley, D. Oldow, P. Oldow, T. Osborne, G. Pollard, R. Rodri- guez, T. Rothe, R. L. Scher, M. Snigaroff,D. Sonneborn,L. Spear, KINGLETS AND THRUSHES, MIMIC THRUSHES -- Golden- R. Stephenson, S. Studebaker, G. Tans, T. Tobish, D. Troy, crownedKinglet was "relatively scarcethis fall [at Kodiak I.], after M. Weeks, R. Williams, C. Zeillemaker, M. Zeillemaker; ?detailson numbers decreased drastically last winter" (RM). This specieswas file U.A.M., ph. photo on ill6 U.A.M,, *specimen at U.A M, C not recorded at all this fall at Middleton, where it was seen daily Central Alaska, SC SouthcoastalAlaska, SE SoutheasternAlaska, W duringfall surveysin 1980and 1981.Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a very Western Alaska.--D. D. GIBSON, University of AlaskaMuseum, 907 rare bird at Kodiak, so singlesthere Oct. 25 (RM), Oct. 30 (JA), Nov. Yukon Drive, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. 14 (RM & MW), and Dec. 1 (JA) are of interest. This speciesis an annual fall migrant in small numbers at Middleton. A Mountain Bluebird was seenat McCarthy Oct. 9 (PO & DO), and at least one bird was reportedat Eagle R., Anchoragearea, in November(TR). There are very few autumnrecords of this bird in Alaska w. of SE. Simultaneouslyremarkable at 2 taxonomic levels, a Dusky Thrush observedat Adak Oct. 22 (?CZ & MZ) not only markedAlaska's first NORTHERN PACIFIC COAST REGION autumnrecord of this species,but was clearly, basedon the descrip- tion and on colored-pencildrawings, Alaska's first reported T. n. /EugeneS. Hunn and Philip W. Mattocks,Jr. naumanni ("Naumann's Thrush"). All prior reports have been of prominently different-lookingT. n. eunomus.A Mockingbirdob- Weather departed little from the norm, with only November a served at intervals Sept. 8-16 in dense salmonberry thickets at degreeor two colder Regionwide. Weather-relatedmigratory pat- Middleton I., (?TT, ?JH, ?LO, GH et al.) providedAlaska's first terns were difficult to discern, with the exceptionof the pelaglcs substantiatedrecord of this species. driven inland by strong frontal systems, such as brought a Red Phalaropeinvasion to Vancouver, B.C., during late October. ACCENTORS, WAGTAILS AND PIPITS -- Perhaps the most astoundingrecord of the season was of a Siberian Accentor that LOONS THROUGH EGRETS -- A Yellow-billed Loon Sept 11 visited a seedfeeder at Hope, Kenai Pen. for an hour Nov. 4 (JM--?, on Cortes I., e. of Campbell R., V.I. (MS), was very early. Others ph.). The bird was "trying to reach dead bugstrapped behind mold- were at Pt. Roberts,Wash., Oct. 8 + (?BK, ?MF), andat Vancouver, ing." This fifth Alaska record is only the second for the North B.C., Nov. 11 + (?MD, ?DA). Black-footed Albatross numbers on American mainland (the other was at the oppositeend of Alaska, at pelagic trips off Westport, Wash., peaked at 179 Aug. 28, then Point Barrow, in 1951). A juv. Yellow Wagtail seen at Middleton declinedto two Nov. 13 (TW), as is normal. A Laysan Albatrosswas Sept. 9 (TT et aL) added to very few SC recordsof this species,a seenoff Westport Sept. 2 (TW) for the only report on 11 Washmgton common breeder in W Alaska. First recorded at Middleton in fall 1981 offshoretrips this year. Anotherwas seen12 mi off CoosBay, Oreg, (AB 36:208), Red-throated Pipits were observedthere in September Sept. 12 (D. Varoujean). Northern Fulmar numbersbuilt sharplyin 1982as well--single birdson 13th,24th, 26th, and27th (m.ob.). There early October to 511 off Westport Oct. 10 (TW). Storms drove 200 are no recordsof this speciesat any other Alaska locatione. and s. of inshoreat Yaquina Head, Oreg., Oct. 17 (DI, M. Hunter). The counts its limited North American breedingrange. of Pink-looted Shearwaterspeaked at 1560 off Westport Sept 12

214 American Birds, March-April 1983 S.J.C.R., Aug. 21 (HN) was the high count. An imm. 6 Tufted Duck was at Green L., Seattle, Nov. 20 (tESH, m.ob.) for one of few recordsfor Washington.A young 6 King Eider at lona 1.. B.C., Aug. 7-Oct. 9 (•'BK, •'DK, •'WW, tDA, m.ob., ph. MD), if not an escapee, was an astounding late summer record, and was the fourth ever recorded in the Vancouver area (fide DK). A Turkey Vulture Aug. 9 at Sayward, 50 mi n.w. of Campbell R., V.l., was at the limit of the species' summer range. This year's S migrationat Victoria. V.l., was about 50% of normal. The peak count of only 175was on Sept. 23 (fide VG). On Sept. 26 D. McRae counted 112 passingEdmonds, Wash. This was an unusual concentration for Puget Sound's e. shore. Thirty White-tailed Kites in Oregon was down slightlyfrom last year's record fall total. However, one was n. to Arlington, Wash., Oct. 6 (S. van Nell) to continue the species' N progress. II is difficult to convert Accipiter reports into reliable indices of abundance. However, the ten Goshawks reported was sharply down from last year's 25. Six of these were in the Vancouver, B.C., vicinity (fide DK). The totals of 97 Sharp-shinnedand 70 Cooper's hawks were normal. No regionalor temporalpatterns were evident. Two reports of Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks were received. One Sept. 4 n. of Sooke, V.1. (KT, RH) was very early. A dark-phase bird was on a more usual date of Nov. 28 at Auburn, Wash. (ESH). Red-shoulderedHawks continueto push N. There were reportsthis seasonof at least eight individuals in Oregon: from Curry (2), Coos (1), Douglas (3), Lane (I), and Benton (1) cos. Three Prairie Falcons were reported n. of Oregon; one n. to Duncan, V.I., Aug. 20 (J. Comer), one a CascadeCrest migrantnear Rainy Pass, Wash., Oct. 4 (J. O'Connell), and one near Bayview, Wash., Nov. 19 (D. McNeely). There were one dark and two gray Gyrfalconson the SaanichPen., V.l., Oct. 17+ (A. Mac Leod, m.ob., fide VG), and singlegray-phase birds about the Fraser R. delta Sepl. 25 + (DP et al., BK), and in Skagit County, Wash., Nov. 14-17(DB, B. Hamblin). Peregrine and Merlin reports held steady with 74 (BHT), for the highesttrip total ever recordedin the Region. All had sightingsrepresenting at least 30 Peregrines, and 90 sighlingsof al vanishedby Nov. 13 (TW). Single Flesh-footedShearwaters joined least 50 Merlins. feedingconcentrations over Grays Canyonon only 4 datesAug. 14- A Spruce Grouse family was noted Aug. 19 in Manning P.P., B.C. Sept. 18(TW, DP, BHT, ESH). New Zealand(Buller's) Shearwaters (MD). Six White-tailed Ptarmiganswere on Mr. Albert Edward, w. of were virtually absentthis fall within the continentalshelf until Oct. 10 Courtenay, V.1. (KT, RH). About 700 Sandhill Cranes were at Sauvie when 14were counted off Westport (BHT). Six were seenon the late 1., near PortlandSept. 16-midOctober (HN). Elsewhere,a flock of 40 date of Nov. 13 (TW). Sooty Shearwater numbers peaked in the was seenflying S near Santiara Pass,Oreg., Sept. 25 (E & EEL and 100,000+ range Sept. 5-19 off Oregon and Washington, declining flocks of 10-15were reported Sept. 16over Grays River, Wahkiakum sharply to 331 off Westport Oct. 10, and to 100there Nov. 13 (TW). Co., Wash. (E. & C. Maxwell,fide AR), and Oct. 27 over Dungeness, Short-tailed Shearwaters were present for most Washington pelagic Wash. (SS). excursionsin well above averagenumbers Aug. 28-Nov. 13. Precise counts were impossibleto determine due to the difficulty of identify- SHOREBIRDS -- American Golden Plovers repeated last year's ing more than a fraction of the dark shearwaters seen. A single poor showing.The maxinml countswere of only 40 at Ocean Shores Leach's Storm-Petrel, rarely noted in fall, was driven ashore Oct. 22 Aug. 26 and Sept. 17 (ESH, DW et al.). One at Sidney 1., near at the N.J.C.R. (RW). Victoria, V.l., Nov. I was late (RH). Single Long-billed Curlews Brown Pelicans staged an unprecedentedinvasion. The 2000 at were noted n. to Boundary Bay, B.C., Aug. 14 (DA, MP) and Tillamook Bay, Oreg., Aug. 22 was 5x normalnumbers (HN). The 40 Victoria, V.l., Aug. 27-Sept. 3 (P. Dawson, J. Tatum, m.ob.). A flock immatures at Grays Harbor Sept. 7 (ESH et al.) may have been the of 40 at the traditionalgathering point near Tokeland, Wash., Sept. 13 largest concentration that far n. in 50 years. An immature at (WW) was the only concentration reported. Whimbrels continued Dungeness,Wash., Sept. 9 (ESH, DW et al.), the late stragglersat relatively scarce, with local maxima on early dates; 44 at Yaquina Port Angeles,Wash., Nov. 28 (D. Lewis), at Oak Bay, V.I., Nov. 30 Bay, Oreg., Aug. 4 (HN), and 200 at Ocean Shores Aug. 6 (DP). (Mr. & Mrs. H. Foster, •'D. Ross), and on the Nisqually Delta in s. Single Willets straggled N to Sequim Bay, Wash., Oct. 7 (SS), to Puget Soundin late November (fide T. Bock) reachedthe limit of the nearby Port Angeles Oct. I 1 + (MC), and to Vancouver, B.C., Sept. species' historic range. 28-Oct. 12 (JI, •'WW, m.ob.), the last furnished the tenth record for Four White Pelicans visited w. of the Cascades, between Van- the area. There were only two Solitary Sandpipers reported in couver, Wash., and Vancouver, B.C. The British Columbia bird Oregon, two in Washington, and one at Victoria, V.I., all Aug. 9-26. stayedat CrescentBeach Oct. 15-Nov. 11(H. Satterfield,m.ob.) for In contrast, Vancouver observers reported a dozen sightings(max. the first near there in a decade. All 7 Cattle Egret reports were from two birds)Aug. 7-Sept. l0 (fide DK). Flocks of Red Knots numbering the straitsof Georgiaand Juande Fuca. The earliestwas the farthest 26 at Tillamook, Oreg., Aug. 29 (J. Evanich et al.) and 100at Ocean n.e., near Vancouver, B.C., Oct. 4 (BK). The latest 2 were the ShoresSept. 7 (ES H, DW et al.) were substantialfor this specieshere farthests.w., on Clallam Bay, w. of Port Angeles,Wash., Nov. 25-28 in fall. (MC). Could these birds be stragglersfrom the e. via the Fraser R. Some 50 Semipalmated Sandpipers were noted in s.w. British corridor? See also Am. Birds 35:216, 1981. Columbia and coastalOregon. Their virtual absencein coastalWash- ington was again well documented.Western Sandpiperflocks of SWANS THROUGH CRANES -- A single ad. Bewick's Swan 20,000 were found at lona I., Sept. 6 (MD, H. & W. Hesse), of 10,000 Nov. 21 at Saanich, V.I., was in the company of one Whistling Swan at Bowerman Basin, Hoquiam, Wash., Aug. 6-26 (DP), and of 5000at and an apparentintermediate, judging by bill markings(•RP). White- Tillamook, Oreg., Aug. 21 (HN). Fifty Baird's Sandpipersat lona I., fronted Geesepassed through Sept. 9 (when 50 were over Dungeness, Aug. 13 (BK) was an unusualconcentration. Sixteen Baird's were Wash.--ESH, DW et a/.)-Oct 8, when a local high count of 29 was seen at the S.J.C.R., Sept. 13 (HN et al.), 10at Kent, Wash., Sept. 16 reported at Serpentine Fen, s. of Vancouver, B.C. (B. Leach). (ESH), and 15 at Ocean Shores, Wash., Sept. 17 (ESH, DW et al.). Eurasian Green-wingedTeal were noted Nov. 8 + at Vancouver, Pectoral Sandpiperswere also unusuallycommon. The maxima were B.C. (J. Vanderlinde, m.ob.) and Nov. 21 at Hoqaiarn, Wash. 500 about Tillamook and Nehalem, Oreg., Sept. 19(DI), 150at Ocean (M. Egger). A surveyNov. 24 in the Victoria, V.I., area found21 Eur. Shores Sept. 25 (K. Brown), and 240 at 1ona 1., Sept. 25-26 (DP). Wigeon(M. Edgell, m.ob.). Redheadswere scarceas usual.Six at the Singlelate stragglerswere noted Nov. 23 at Iona I. (GT) and Nov. 26

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LaysanAlbatross and Pink-lootedShearwater, 45 mi. off Westport,Wash., Sept. 2, 1982. Photo/A. Brady. near Duvall, Wash. (ESH). Sharp-tailedSandpipers were in normal record s. of Alaska. A photo has beenpublished in Discovery 11:167, numbers, with about 25 reported Aug. 29-Oct. 17. Short-billed Dow- 1982.Comparison with skins at the Univ. of Wash. Museum indicates ticher numbers peaked in late July with 815 still around Grays the value of the long central tail feathers as a Temminck's Stint field Harbor, Wash., Aug. 6 (DP). Long-billedDowitcher numberspeaked mark (fide DP). A juv. Curlew SandpiperSept. 16 at the S.J.C.R. 2 monthslater when 220juvenileswere at Iona I. and BoundaryBay, (tHN) provided the sixth Regional record. An ad. Bar-tailed Godwit B.C., Sept. 25-26 (DP) and 420 were at Sauvie1., Oreg., Oct. 2 IHN. (L. I. baueri)commuted between Bottle Beach.near Westport, and V. TealeL Stilt Sandpipers staged a record movement. There were Tokeland. Wash., Aug. 14-28I*BHT, *B. Pendleton.•-ESH, ph.D. about I 1 reported in Oregon, six in Washington.and three on VA.. Crumre)for the 12th recordfor Washington.An HudsonianGodwit Aug. 21-Sept. 27. In the Vancouver, B.C., area there were 32 visited lona I.. B.C., Aug. 28-30 ORC et all for Vancouver's 12lb sightings. with a record high of 12 birds at Iona I., Aug. 21 report. (G. Knezevich}. Buff-breastedSandpiper reports were up from last year's count with 15 found Aug. 29-Sepl. 24. Eighty Marbled Godwits were at their traditional site at Tokeland, on Willapa Bay, Wash., Sepl. 13 (WW). Only lhree were noted n. of OceanShores; one at DungenessJuly 3 I-Aug. 6 (DS) andsingles near Victoria, VA., Aug. 20 (MS} and Oct. 19IJMI. Eight RuffsAug. 17- Sept. 20 was fewer than last year, breakinga string of 6 years of steadily increasing numbers. Reports came from the Vancouver, B.C., areas (2--•BK, •JW), Aberdeen 12--•ESH, B. Morse) and Leadbetter Pt. ½I--RW), Wash., and the S.J.C.R. (one.fide HN) and Nehalemmeadows (3--KK. JT). Oregon.An Am. AvocetSept. 15at Siletz Bay, Lincoln Co., Oreg. (P. Pickering)was displaced from the interior. Hundreds of Red Phalaropeswere along the Leadbetter Pen., Wash., Oct. 28-Nov. 5 (RW), 50 were blown inland Oct. 30 to Fern Ridge Res., near Eugene,Oreg. (J. & R. Krabbe), and 51)1)0flew past Clover Pt., Victoria, VA., Nov. I I (RS). Followingonly 2 Bristle-thighedCurlew, Cox Beach, Vancouver,B.C., Sept. I, 1982. previousrecords ever, there were 17 sightingsof Red Phalaropesin Photo/R. Fryer. the Vancouver, B.C., and Pt. Roberts, Wash., area Oct. 5-Nov. 7, involvingpossibly 16 birds, with a highcounl of six at BoundaryBay JAEGERS THROUGH PUFFINS -- The 18 PomafineJaegers off Oct. 30-Nov. 3 (N. Russel. DJ). Westport Sepl. 2 (TW) was the high counl. Three documenledreports The seasonalso had its moreextraordinary strays. These included inshoreOct. 8-21 at Pt. Roberts, Wash. I*BK. •MP. MF) may reflect a Bristle-thighedCurlew found Se pt. I at Toilno. V. 1.(•-R. Fryer. ph.I, a regular passageat this prominence. Four were off Westport Nov. 13 for the secondrecord for BritishColumbia. The photographshows on the last pelagic trip of the year (TW). Long-tailedJaegers num- the almostunmarked flanks and coarse back splotchingwhich distin- bered I I- 16on 4 Augusttrips off Westport,a fair showing.On Sept. 2 guishjuv. Bristle-thighedCurlews from similarly plumagedWhim- an ad. Long-tailedflew over EsquimaltLagoon near Victoria, V.I. (J brels (fide DP). A SpottedRedshank, the fourth for the Vancouver, & RS), for our sole inshore report. The last was one off Brookings, B.C., area, and the fifth for the Region, was seen Oct. 9-17 at Oreg.. Sept. 18 (BC). Ten skuason 6 of 15 offshoretrips was a bit Serpentine Fen, Surrey, B.C. (•-BM, *m.ob.). Oregon observers below par. Three more were seenSept. 1,7, & 19from shorenear the found at least two more ad. Rufous-neckedStints Aug. 19-28 at Columbia R. mouth (RW; DAn). Tillamook Bay, the site of the first state recordsthis summer(•-HN. Four Glaucous Gulls were noted: two at Vancouver, B.C-., Oct. 2 & m.ob., ph. H N, JG). A gratifyinglycooperativejuv. Temminck's Stint 20 (MP, L. Koch), the latter an adult, and two immatures Nov. 21 -• was photographed at point blank range at Reifel I., Ladher, B.C., near Victoria, V.I. (RH, VG et al.). Of the 50 Franklin's Gulls found Sept. I-4 (B. Scott, DA, JI, ph. DP, E. Sian), for the first conclusive Aug. 6-Nov. 14, some 31 were in the Vancouver, B.C., area (fide

216 AmericanBirds, March-April 1983 DK). Four strayed to the outer coast of Washingtonand Oregon, where they are rare (ph. OS). A first-summerLaughing Gull Aug. 14 off the Westport, Wash.,jetty was the first physicallydocumented for the state and the Region (BHT, ph.TW). Little Gulls continue to be rare but regular among large flocks of Bonaparte'sGulls. An imm. Little Gull Aug. 29 at Victoria, V.I. (tKT), was one of very few of that age reported for the Region. Two adults stopped by the Everett sewage ponds, a traditional site, Sept. 26 (B & PE), and another frequented West Pt., and Green L., in Seattle Sept. 26 + ½ESH. tDB, m.ob.). Sixty-three Black-leggedKittiwakes off Westport Sept. 12 (BHT), 500 at the N.J.C.R., Sept. 13 (WW), and 250 at Campbell R., V.I.. Oct. 31 (B. Phipps,fide H. Telosky), were unusualconcentra- tions. Sabine's Gulls also raised eyebrowswith 500 on La Perouse Bank offshores. V.I., Sept. 5 (MS, D. Stirling). Six Sabine'sGulls at Oregon's Seal Rocks Oct. 23 and singlesOct. 17-29 at Pt. Roberts, Wash. (tMP, •DK et al.), Sept. 21 s. of Whidbey I., Wash. Tropical Kingbird, Metchosin area, Vancouver,B.C., Nov. 20, 1982. (C. Flaherty), and Sept. 20 at Hood R., Oreg. (DF), were off the usual Photo/M. Daly. pelagicmigration route. Arctic Terns were scarcewith a grand total of 26 seenon 7 trips to Black-billed Magpie strayed to SaltspringI., n.e. of Sidney, V.l., the continentalshelf off Westport, Wash., Aug. 27-Sept. 12. A small Sept. 25-28 (tDFr). Clark's Nutcrackers at Tweedsmuir P.P., in w. flock of 14 Corn. Terns observedSept. 11 at Agate L., near Medford, British Columbia Aug. 12-14 were at the n.w. limit of their range Oreg. (?MM et al.), furnishedthe first recordfor JacksonCounty. A (MD). singleBlack Tern was reported Sept. 19 in the Rogue R. valley of s. Three Black-cappedChickadees at Mesachie L., near L. Cowichan Oregon(MM). Two hundredAncient Murrelets were seenat Sechelt, Sept. 26 (DFr) and four in Saanich Oct. 8 & 12 provided the first n.w. of Vancouver, B.C., Nov. 6 (DA), 300 flew past Clover Pt., records of this speciesfrom V.I. (J. & E. Kenwood, •JM). A Boreal Victoria Nov. ! 1 (RS), and 50 were seenthe same day at Pt. Roberts, Chickadee along the PtarmiganRidge Trail on Mt. Baker, Wash., Wash. (MP et al.). Two Tufted Puffinsoff Westport Nov. 13 furnished Aug. 15 was w. of its normal N. Cascadesrange (DK, RC et al.). A late records (TW). Mockingbird appeared w. of Silvana, SnohomishCo., Wash., Nov. 20 ($F. Bird), and another was found in Phoenix, Oreg., in early DOVES THROUGH WOODPECKERS -- A White-wingedDove November (fide MM). Groupsof up to eight W. Bluebirdswere noted at Victoria, V.I., Nov. 18 (*A. Ford) was, if not an escapee,only the only about Victoria, V.I., at Saddle Mountain S.P., Clatsop Co., secondreported for British Columbia. A belated report of another Oreg., and in their RogueR. Valley haunts.A singled Ruby-crowned White-winged Dove July 19 at Ocean Shores, Wash. (R. Carlson. Kinglet was seenAug. I in Metchosin,V.I. (L. Roberts),well s. of the F. Bailey et al.) providedlikewise the secondrecord for Washington. species' known breeding range in the c. VA. mountains. Ruby- Both sightingsfit the vagrantpattern of all other West Coastrecords crowneds returned Sept. 12 + to most locations. (Roberson, Rare Birds of the West Coast. p. 221). A Flammulated Owl chick broughtto a Grant's Pass,Oreg., rehabilitationcenter this PIPITS THROUGH WARBLERS -- Peak counts for the Water August(D. Siddon,fide EE) furnishedthe first evidenceof nestingin Pipit passagewere 200 about Victoria Sept. 15 (J & RS, N. Lovett), the Region by this species. It is not rare in the California coastal 250 at Ocean Shores Sept. 17 (ESH, DW et al.), and 1000 on rangesimmediately to the s. Snowy Owls were again scarce this fall, Government I., near Portland, Oreg., Oct. 4 (M. Houck). Latest with just three reported by late November. All were in s.w. British reports of vireos for this seasoninclude a Red-eyed Sept. 14 near Columbia(fide DK). Short-earedOwls were in very low numbers. Vancouver, B.C. (JW), a Warbling Oct. I at Tillamook, Oreg. (DF, Only ten were reported, Oct. 17+, for the entire Region. DI), and a Solitary Sept. 23 at Leadbetter Pt. {SA). Swifts departed early. The last Black Swift seen was over Gaston, A Black-and-whiteWarbler at Burnaby L., e. of Vancouver, B.C., Oreg., Sept. 20 (JG), and the lastVaux's over Ashland.Oreg., Oct. 4 Nov. 11-16 provided the sixth local record (*DA, *S. Howell, *DJ). (MM). The last Rufous Hummingbirdswere noted Sept. 13, at both Another Black-and-white turned up in Salem, Oreg., Nov. 20+ Victoria, V.I. (M & VG), and Ashland, Oreg. (MM). A Calliope (H. Shire, $BC, m.ob.). Four Tennessee Warblers were found; HummingbirdAug. 18 near Enumclaw, King Co., Wash., provideda singlesSept. I I on SanJuan I., Wash. (tDW, *ES Het al.), Sept. 14at county first record (RSt et al.). Lewis' Woodpeckerswere in "good Glide, DouglasCo., Oreg. (N. Barrett, R. Maertz,fide M. Sawyer), numbers" this season in the Rogue R. Valley of s. Oregon Sept. 30 at Vancouver, B.C. (*BM), the fifth for that area, and Oct. 7 (O. Swisher). Elsewherethree returnedSept. 14+ to Finley N.W.R., at the N.J.C.R. (?RW). The Washingtonsightings were the sixth and near Corvallis, Oreg. (fide EE), and one strayedto Vancouver, B.C., seventh for that state. A • Black-throated Blue Warbler Oct. 10-15 at Nov. 30 (MP). A d Williamson's Sapsucker Sept. 21 on Hurricane Cape Meares S.P., Tillamook Co., Oreg., furnishedonly the second Ridge, Olympic N.P., furnished the first record for the Olympic record for w. Oregon (*RSm, G & L Beaudine). A Black-throated peninsula($KK, JT). Green Warbler (Sept. 12 in Seattleprovided the secondsingle person sight record for Washington (,SA). A Blackburnian Warbler near KINGBIRDS TO KINGLETS -- Single E. Kingbirds strayed to Port Orford, Oreg., Sept. 4 was the first for w. Oregon (?RSm). A Everett, Wash., Aug. 21 (J. & J. Thayer) and to Portland,Oreg., Aug. Chestnut-sidedWarbler Sept. 30 at Ashland, Oreg., provided the 23 (R. Hanson). They departedtheir Pitt Meadows breedingoutpost secondfall record for the Region (*D. Stotz). Seven Palm Warblers, a e. of Vancouver, B.C., by Sept. 6 (WW). A singleW. Kingbird was near normal number, were noted Sept. 19 + along the coast from the notedSept. 21 at LeadbetterPt., Wash.(SA, FS). TropicalKingbirds N.J.C.R. southward. A N. Waterthrush Aug. 12 at Stuie, Tweeds- came N for the fourth year out of the last 5. One was at Newport, muir P.P., B.C., was at the w. extremity of its breedingrange at this Oreg., Nov. 3-15 (tBC, *DI, $C. Roberts, m.ob., ph. OS), and latitude (MD), as were the two Am. Redstarts found there Aug. 13 another was at Colwood, w. of Victoria, V.I., Nov. 14-23 {P. Becker, (MD). Another Am. Redstart Sept. 21 at Leadbetter Pt., Wash., was a tRS, $WW, m.ob., ph. MD). Vocalizationswere notedin each case. vagrant(SA, FS). Two Ash-throated Flycatchers strayed to the Vancouver, B.C., area Sept. 12 ($C. Butt, ?DJ, E. Keranen), and one to Astoria, Oreg., in BOBOLINKS THROUGH LONGSPURS -- A • Bobolink ap- mid-November. (DAn). A Hammond's Flycatcher calling Oct. 3 at pearedAug. 15 at Seattle's Montlake fill (M. Robertson)for only the Cranberry L., Whidbey I., Wash. (SA), and a W. Wood Pewee Sept. eighthrecord for w. Washington.Another fall-plumaged• Bobolink 20 on Leadbetter Pt. (SA, FS) were both the latest ever for w. was seen Oct. 20 in C. Saanich, V.I. {tRP). A N. Oriole Sept. 2-3 at Washington.A Gray FlycatcherAug. 22 at Fort CaseyS.P., Whidbey Ocean P., PacificCo., Wash. (RW), was an unusualcoastal sighting I., was the first for w. Washington($RSt et aLL for this species. A • Dickcisselphotographed Sept. 26 at a feeder in Cliff Swallowslingered past early Septemberonly near Vancouver, Saanich, V.I. (T. Zurowski) provided the second record for Van- B.C., where ten were reportedOct. 31 at Iona and Sea Is. (BK), and couver I., and the fourth for British Columbia. Evening Grosbeaks, five at Reifel I., Nov. 7 (GT). Adult Purple Martins attendingyoung in Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, and Red Crossbills were all widely the nest Sept. 12 at DuguallaBay, Whidbey I., Wash., were both at a noted as scarce this fall. Red Crossbills, however, were feeding new nestinglocality and on a late datefor young(ESH, DW et al.). A young Sept. 12 at Deception Pass, Skagit Co., Wash. (ESH, DW et

Volume 37, Number 2 217 al.) and Sept. 18-28on Vashon I., King Co., Wash. (PWM). A large reported included 12 at 8 locations near Victoria, B.C., alone (fide flock of Lesser Goldfinches Oct. 9 at Brookings, Oreg., was an VG). Golden-crowned Sparrows arrived at Victoria Sept. 4 (RS) and unusual report (DI). on San JuanI., Wash., Sept. 5 (ESH, DW et al.). An imm. Swamp Sparrow found Sept. 20 near Rockport, Skagit Co., Wash. (gE. Rataash, F. Krause, J. Shiflett) furnished the seventh record for the state. A Smith's Longspur recorded Oct. 11, 1981, at Pitt Meadows, B.C. (gBK), has been reviewed and accepted by the ., .. Vancouver Bird Records Committee (fide WW). CORRIGENDUM -- The Rough-leggedHawk found Oct. 3, 1981, at Sea I., B.C., was seen by Werner & Hilde Hesse {Am. Birds 36:209).

INITIALED OBSERVERS AND ABBREVIATIONS, with Sub- regional Editors in boldface.--David Aidcroft, Dave Anderson Clay-colored Sparrow, N. Vancouver,B.C., Aug. 21, 1982. Pholol (DAn), Scott Atkinson, David Beaudette, Richard Cannings,Mike M. Daly. Carmody, Barbara Combs, Mark Daly, Elsie & Elzy Eltzroth, David Fix, Mike Force, David Fraser (DFr), Jeff Gilligan, Margaret & Vic ALe Canters Sparrow seen briefly b•t clearly Nov. 1• al lhe Goodwill, Bill Harrington-Tweit, Robert Hay, John Ireland, David Willapa N.W.R., Wash. {tRW}, f•mished lhe firsl record for the Irons, Dale Jenson,Brian Kautesk, Ken Knittie, DougKragh, Bruce •egion and lhe secondlot the stale. • Lark Spa•ow al •adbetler Macdonald, Jo MacGregor, Marjorie Moore, Harry Nehls, Dennis B., SepL 23 (RW] [urMshed the 1lth [all record for w. Washington, Paulson, Michael Price,. Roy Prior, Alan Richards, Joy &Ron all bm 3 o[ which have been duringSeptember. A SageSparrow Sept. Satterfield (J & RS), Owen Schmidt, Fred Sharpe, Michael & Teresa 29 near Skamokawa, Wash. (tAR, A. Musche) provided lhe firsl fall Shepard,Dory & StartSmith, Richard Smith (RSm), RichardStallcup record for w. WashinOon. An imm. Cla•-color• Sparrow was (RSt), Jim Tucki:r, Keith Taylor, Glen Thomson, Terry Wahl, Wayne sighted Aug. 21 in N. Vancouver, B.C. (tMD ph., tWW, tBK), fdr Weber, Ralph Widrig, Jack Williams, David Wolf. (?) = written the first coastal record in [he Province. Del•ls •d a photo were description on file; N.J.C.R. = North jetty of the Columbia R., p•blished {MDI in 9iscove• 11:132-133, 1982.Analher Clay-colored Wash.; S.J.C.R. = South jetty of the Columbia R., Oreg.; V.I. = Spaflow was seenOcl. 6 & 30 at Torino, •.I. {A. Dorst, ph. to B.C. Vancouver I., B.C.--EUGENE S. HUNN, 1816 N. 57th St., Seattle, Pray. Mus.). Seven H•s' Spa•ows Ocl. 30 + were dislnbuled [ram Wash. 98103, and PHILIP W. MATTOCKS, JR., Dept. of Zoology, near •ictofia s. to Roseburg,•eg. The 22 White-•hroatedSparrows Univ. of Washington,Seattle 98195.

MIDDLE PACIFIC COAST REGION /Ron LeVa!!ey and Don Roberson C..... , • • • •TULEL. Yrek• This fall's weather was almost a repeat of last year's as two small • •[• s.R • • - Mr. eAltu•as % Sho•to stormspassed through the Region in Septemberand October while z• •1S- ß roeDer]l November was downright wet. The northern Coast Range Mountains Eureka • SH•TAL • EAGL•l• experienceda phenomenalwild berry and acorn crop, "the best since the evolution of Pacific Madrone and Evergreen Huckleberry" . J•OLOT • "I• 4 ' t.• • •EY L (RLeV). Bauy '-" ,I Reno Ocean surface temperatures reached their annual maximum in • SACRAMENTOChico Septemberwith 14øCin the north and 15ø in the southernpart of the p •=-• Nevada • Truckee Region, slightly cooler than average. After that temperaturesvaried as passingstorm systems brought slightly warmer waters at their leading edge and slightly cooler waters afterwards. By the end of the period the surface temperatures had cooled only slightly, remaining around 14-15ø, or abou! I ø above average. These variable surface water temperaturespossibly play a role in the variability of bird • rarOllOfiIs. -. •Dioblo speciesand numbers on our popular pelagic trips. This was particu- Son [ to larly evident becauseof the excellent reporting coverage from Mon- KRofoel.•__ ,.der •gn • • Ge• Mo• ld• ,- fresnO"% terey Bay trips this fall. • •OokmandMane , •eS ...... Landbird migration was termed "dull" by many observers, with " • •/ø•e• + 'to• long stretches of clear skies in September and October producing very few migrant waves and fewer vagrants than usual (see warbler F•A•.C•SCO • • •mmnga •._• summary). Equally noticeable, and in high contrast to last fall, was the virtual absenceof mantonespecies in the lowlands:Red-breasted Polo Alto •' ' I Nuthatches, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Varied Thrushes, and even SanJose e • OBISPO American Robins were noted in only tiny numbers, due at least in part, to large numbers in the berry-rich interior. Towhee Oct. 5 Lake Talawa, Del Norte Co.; Lincoln's Sparrow Sept. Early Dates: Gadwall Aug. 14 Coder Lane Ponds, Petaluma; 11 Palomarin. Sharp-shinnedHawk Aug. 2 Terwer Valley, Del Notre Co.; Cooper's Late Dates: Swainson's Hawk Sept. 23 Pt. Diablo, Marin Co.; Hawk Aug. 18 Palomafin; Rough-leggedHawk Oct. 25 Lower Least Tern Oct. 16 Alameda South Shore; Elegant Tern Nov. 18 Klamath N.W.R.; Merlin Sept. 16 Arcata Bottoms; Herring Gull Monterey Bay; Caspian Tern Nov. 3 Half Moon Bay; Common Nov. 2 Central Valley; Thayer's Gull Oct. 24 Crescent City Harbor; Nighthawk Sept. 19 Hoopa, Humboldt Co.; Rufous Hummingbird Yellow-bellied (Red-breasted) Sapsucker Oct. 1 Carmel R. Mouth, Sept. 13Palomafin; Allen's HummingbirdAug. 13Palomafin; Hermit Monterey Co.; Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Aug. 29 P.R.N.S.; Cedar Thrush (on breedingarea) Sept. 27 Macdoel, SiskiyouCo.; Yellow Waxwing Sept. 26 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co.; Rufous-sided Warbler Nov. 6 Coyote Hills, Alameda Co.; Wilson's Warbler Oct.

218 American Birds, March-April 1983 20 HalfmoonBay, SanMateo Co., HoodedOriole (on breeding area) Hwy 37 w. of Vallejo where 2000 were noted Aug. 30 (B & HK) Sept.4 Alamo,Contra Costa Co.; LazuliBunting Oct. 2 Dry Creek, Elsewhere in San Francisco Bay they were consideredpresent m Fresno Co.; Greek-tailed Towhee (in breedingarea) Oct. 3 Little lower-than-usualnumbers (HLC, WB). Two Brown Pelicansat Mare Grayback, Del Norte Co. I. Strait, SolanoCo., Sept.6 wereunusual so far awayfrom the mouth of San FranciscoBay (JLo). For the secondconsecutive fall, Brown ABBREVIATIONS -- C.V. = Central Valley; F.I. = s.e. Faral- Pelicanswere remaininglater thanusual in the n. part of the Regionas lon Island; N.P. = Nat'l Park; N.F. = Nat'l Forest; P.R.N.S. = 33 were still at StoneLagoon, Humboldt Co., Nov. 30 (GJS). A single Point Reyes Nat'l Seashore;P.R.B.O. = Point ReyesBird Observa- Double-crested Cormorant at Green L., at 9000 ft elevation in Mono tory; t = descriptionon file; ph. = photoon file. All observationat County Aug. 26 was notable (fide DAG). Palomafin (near Bolinas) and F.I. should be credited to P.R.B.O. Noteworthy concentrationsof Great Egretswere 120at L. Talawa, Del Norte Co., Nov. 26 (RAE, PU, KHb), where their numbers LOONS THROUGH TUBENOSES -- A breeding-plumagedYel- continueto increaseat the n. edgeof their coastalrange, and 250 at low-billedLoon was in Humboldt Bay at King SalmonAug. 26-Oct. 3 the Mountain View Salt Ponds,Santa Clara Co. (WB). Two ad. Little for the first Septemberrecord and only the third regionalbreeding Blue Herons have become old news along the w. side of s. San plumage sighting(tRLeV, LD, SJ). A Red-necked Grebe at Shadow FranciscoBay. Little Blue Herons beganfrequenting this area in the Cliffs RegionalP., Alameda Co., Oct. 22 was unusualfor its occur- early 1970s,mostly in the spring, but during the last 5 years at least rence away from the immediate coast (AE). Five hundred Eared two adultshave beencontinuously resident. Eighteen Snowy Egrets Grebesat the S. Wilbur Flood Area, Kings Co., Aug. 2, was a notable at L. Earl, Del Norte Co., were at the n. edgeof their rangealong the concentrationas were 800 W. Grebes there the same day (K & RH). coast (RAE, GSL, GJS). A Least Bittern, always a rare find in the Western Grebes were still on nest mounds at L. Almanor, Plumas Region, was at the Palo Alto Baylands Nov. 18 & 20 (FBe, JRi) Co, as late as Sept. 23 and young were still beggingfrom adults Nov. White-facedIbises visiting the Palo Alto Baylandsand nearbyareas 10 (DAA). A juv.-plumaged Pied-billed Grebe on the forest floor at establishedonly the third Santa Clara County record. Four madethe the Blodgett Forest Research Station, E1 Dorado Co., Oct: 1 was at first appearanceSept. 10 and the flock grew to 15 when they were last least 5 mi from the nearestwater (SAL). seenSept. 27 (WB et al.). Another White-facedIbis was near Salinas, Black-footed Albatrosses were scarcer than normal offshore this Monterey Co., Oct. 24 (KVV, KC). seasonwith a maximumof 10seen off HumboldtCounty Oct. 3 (SJ.). A Laysan Albatrosswas seenoff Eureka Oct. 3 (SJ) and anotherwas WATERFOWL -- Waterfowl in general were consideredto be near the Ascension Submarine Canyon off Monterey Co., Nov. 8 downin numbersthroughout our Region,likely due to poorbreeding (fide tBL) both in localities where they are expectedin small num- success on the summering grounds rather than conditions in our bers. Northern Fulmars began arriving during October in average Region. One to three Fulvous Whistling Ducks frequented Sac- numbersfor this sporadicspecies with 70 on Monterey Bay Oct. 16 ramento N.W.R., throughout November (fide BED). This species (SFB), 75 there Nov. 7 (AB) and 75 near the Cordelle Banks Nov. 14 continuesto be a rare visitor in our Region. An Emperor Goose shot (BDP) being the largest numbers reported. A well-described and by a hunter at Lower Klamath N.W.R., Oct. 20 (fide SJ) was photographedStreaked Shearwater was 1.5 mi w. of Moss Landing, somewhatearly and marksthe third consecutivefall that the species Monterey Bay Sept. 26 (tAB, tJM et al.) for only the fourth United has occurredthere. The only Snow Geesefound on the coastthis fall Statesrecord, all from Monterey Bay! Pink-footed Shearwatersmade were two at L. Earl, Del Norte Co.,.Oct. 16 and Nov. 26 (RAE). A an impressiveshowing on Monterey Bay this fall with maxima of 10- Brant at BodegaBay Aug. l-Sept. 18 (JRi, FBe, CH) was probablya 20,000 Sept. 18 (DE, TC, DLS) & 22 (DR, SFB). Along with those summeringbird. The first Eur. Wigeon of this fall were two Oct. 3 at good numberswere 5-7 Flesh-footed ShearwatersSept. 22 (DR, BBt, the Palo Alto Flood Control Basin (fide WB). A large and early RW et al.) and singlesSept. 21 (RS) and Oct. 3 (AB, DR, JLu et al.). gatheringof Mallards were the 8000+ at Mt. Meadow, Lassen Co, New Zealand (Buller's) Shearwatersmade one of their finest show- Oct. 10 (HG). They were accompaniedby 10,000+ Pintails(HG). ragsever in Monterey Bay with the first onesappearing Aug. 28 (AB, A pair of Canvasbackswith downy young at the S. Wilbur Flood DE) and a maximum of 2-3,000 Sept. 22 (DR, RW, $FB, BBt) the Area, Kings Co., Aug. 2 may have been the southernmostbreeding largestnumber ever seenin our Region. Sooty Shearwaternumbers ever (K & RH). The only Tufted Duck reportedwas an eclipsemale at m contrast were consideredlower than normal in Monterey Bay for Abbott's Lagoon, Pt. Reyes Nov. 7 (RS). A $ Oldsquaw at most of the seasonprobably correlated with the fact that the commer- L. Almanor, Plumas, Co., Nov. 10 (DAA) provided one of the few cial squidharvest was about 50% that of last year (AB). Short-tailed recordsfrom the mountainousarea• of our Region. Elsewherethe Shearwaterswere found in numbers of 1-4 on Monterey Bay boat only report was of one at the Klamath R. Estuary, Del Norte Co, trips duringOctober and November (AB, RS, JLu, JML) while Manx Nov. 21 (RAE). Six Barrow's Goldeneyeat Foster City, San Mateo Shearwatersreached a peak of 40 ñ there Nov. 14(AB, JLu, RS, TB). Co., were amazinglyearly (DM); normallythey arrive on the coast The first Manx Shearwater report was Oct. 10 in Monterey Bay near mid-October. (HLC) which seemsto be a normal arrival date for this s. species. The fall storm-petrel flock in Monterey Bay provided its normal VULTURES THROUGH RAILS -- A White-tailed Kite at Lower amountof variety and excitementto pelagictrips there. The earliest Klamath N.W.R., Nov. 29-Dec. 10 (SJ) was in an area from which trip to find storm-petrelswas Aug. 4 when two Black Storm-Petrels there are still few records. An active Bald Eagle nest near Butte were present (JD). By Aug. 28 there were 25 Ashy Storm-Petrels Valley, Siskiyou Co., Aug. 16 (SJ) was encouraging.Later in the fall alongwith two Blacks (DE). The maximumnumbers of Ashys were the normal(but phenomenal)winter numbersof this speciesgathered found Sept. 21--6000 (RS) and Oct. 3-•4800 (DR) while Blacks at Lower Klamath N.W.R., where 300 were estimated Nov. 26 reachedtheir peak earlier with 2500 Sept. 8 (PJM) and 3000estimated (RLeV, LD). This may be the largest wintering Bald Eagle area Sept. 17(JD). Among the Ashyswas an albinothought to be the same outsideof Alaska. All 3 accipiterswere reportedin averagenumbers individualpresent in the flock for the past2 years (DR) ! Also present this fall. Migrant Red-shoulderedHawks on outer Pt. Reyes Sept. 23 m the flocks Oct. 16 (MC), Nov. 7 (DE, DLS) & 14 (RS, JLu, DLS) and Oct. 9 (JE) and at Pt. Diablo in the Marin HeadlandsSept. 29-30 were single Fork-tailed Storm-Petrels. Small numbers of Least (BBa, JE) continueto raise the questionof where our migrantscome Storm-Petrelsput in appearancesbeginning Sept. 18when three were from as this speciesis mostlyresident along the n. coast. present(TC, DLS). The maximum reported were 5-7 Sept. 26 (AB, The big raptor newsof the fall was undoubtedlythe late and large DLS), Oct. 9 (RW), 10 (HLC) & 17 (JM) and the last individualswere invasion of Broad-wingedHawks. At least 16 passedPt. Diablo, noted on the late date of Nov. 14 when more than two were present Marin Co., Sept. 25-Nov. 21 with the peak numberof three Oct. 3 (RS, JLu). Wilson's Storm-Petrels were noted in what is now con- (CF) essentiallyequal to peak timing suggestedby Binford (1979 siderednormal numbersof 1-3 beginningAug. 26 and lingeringuntil Western Birds 10:1-16). Eight of the Pt. Diablo records, however, Nov. 14 (m.ob.). The Nov. 14 trip not only had all of the storm-petrel came in November; prior to this fall only one November record speciesrecorded during the fall but establishedthe latest Regional existedat that popularhawk-watching site. But the real pushcame recordsfor both Wilson's and Least storm-petrels! Nov. 20 when a minimum of 17 were migratingover Pacific Grove, Monterey Co., mostly in kettles of 4-6 individuals(?DR). Not only TROPICBIRDS THROUGH IBISES -- An ad. Red-billedTropic- was this remarkably late but it marked the first time that kettles of bird in Monterey Bay Oct. 10 (tRS) providedonly the fifth Regional Broad-wingedshave been seenin the West.! One of the preceding sighting.The only large concentrationof White Pelicanswas along group was of the very rare dark phase. Some of these apparently

Volume 37, Number 2 219 lingeredin the area as one immaturewas presentNov. 19-23justs. of of eight Sharp-tailed Sandpipersspanning Sept. ! I-Nov. 12. Singles Monterey lAB). Five were se•n in the Pt. Reyes area with one were at Elkhorn Slough Sept. ! !-!5 (KVV, KC) and Oct. 4-10 (tDR, remaining through Nov. 26 in Inverness P. (RS). At least one imma- RS, •BBt, •HLC), Stone Lagoon, Humboldt Co., Sept. 26 (GJS), Pt. ture was near Half Moon Bay, San Mateo Co., Nov. 20-28 (JM. PJM, Reyes Oct. 23 (TC, BY, AE), PescaderoCr. Mouth, San Mateo Co., AE) and even another was near the Cliff House in San Francisco Nov. Oct. 28 (tPJM), Mountain View Forebay, Santa Clara Co., Nov. 6-8 13 (JM). (WB, TC ph., AE, •JM), and at L. Earl, Del Norte Co., Oct. 15, 28 A well-described "Harlan's" Hawk was near Buntingville, Lassen and Nov. 12(RAE, GSL et al.). Three at L. Earl Oct. 16 was the only Co., Nov. 20 let & AM). An exceptionally early FerruginousHawk sighting of multiple birds (RAE). Single Stilt Sandpipers were re- was photographed8 mi e. of Blue Lake, Humboldt Co., Aug. 22 (KR). ported from L. Earl Aug. 26 (GSL, RAE, MRo, RE), Pt. Reyes Sept. All 4 speciesof our normally occurringfalcons were well reported 28 (SFB, JR) and Oct. 12 (BY) and Mountain View Forebay, Santa with Merlin numbers being somewhat higher than normal. Clara Co., Nov. 7-8 (KHb, JM, AE). Five Buff-breastedSandpipers A calling Clapper Rail at the s. end of Tomales Bay Sept. 12 in the Arcata Bottoms Sept. 15-25 (S. Harris, RLeV, RAE, KR ph.) had probably wandered there from elsewhere as the last report on file and one near Petaluma Sept. 2-8 (LCB, BDP, BBt, RL ph.) were the from that locality was in 1962! only onesdetected this fall. In marked contrastto the past few years only one Ruff was discovered, that a juvenile at the SalinasR. Mouth, SHOREBIRDS -- A newly plowed field on Pt. Reyes contained Monterey Co., Sept. 19 ½KVV, KC). 310 Killdeer Oct. 16 (RS). Normally concentrationssuch as that do not occur until after the first large winter storms, but then we JAEGERS THROUGH ALCIDS -- An imm. Parasitic Jaeger probably know lessabout the migrationsof commonbirds presentin frequented the Stockton SewagePonds Sept. 15-26(DY, JML). Two- our Region all year than other groups of birds. Many "resident" fourLongstailed Jaegers found on Monterey Bay Sept. 14-22 (m.ob.I speciesare made up of migratorypopulations and carefulattention to were more than normal. Absolutely unprecedented were 35-40 such seasonal gatherings and other migratory clues can provide S. Polar Skuas in Monterey Bay Sept. 22 (DR, SFB et al.). Our valuable data. American Golden Plovers were relatively scarce this previous high count for a one-day trip was nine in 1970! Smaller fall, the largest gatheringswere of ten on Pt. Reyes Sept. 9 (DS) and numbers were reported on 5 other dates Sept. 6-Oct. 3 (m.ob.). 10-12 in the Arcata Bottoms, Humboldt Co., Sept. 18-19(RAE. KR). An ad. Black-headedGull returned to the StocktonSewage Ponds The onlyfulva reportedwas a juvenile at Elkhorn Slough,Monterey for the fifth consecutive year Oct. 18 with the first wave of Co., Sept. ! (DR). Bonaparte's Gulls (DY et al.). About I ! individual Franklin's Gulls Vigo St. Marsh in Eureka, Humboldt Co., has been dry throughout were found in coastal localities as is normal, but none were found the droughtyears but remainedwet all of last year. As a consequence inland. Not to be outdone by the Black-headed Gull, the Stockton good concentrationsof shorebirdsgathered there, illustrating the Sewage PondsLittle Gull also returned for its fifth year Oct. 18(DY et adaptability of the migrational patterns of birds dependingon annu- al.). Another ad. Little Gull was at the Arcata Oxidation Pond Nov. ally varying habitats. Up to 50 LesserYellowlegs were presentthere I 1-13(RLeV, LD, KR ph.). Inland Sabine's Gulls are always surpris- Sept. 18-20 (KR, RLeV). Four Solitary Sandpipersin the Arcata ing, three (1 ad., 2 imm.) were at Mono L., Sept. 21 (JRJ,fide DAG), BottomsAug. 21 (KR} was a largegroup for the fall. This shorebirdis one was at the Stockton Sewage Ponds Sept. 24 (DY, JML) and much more common as a spring migrant here. Elsewhere only three another was at Bentoh's Crossingon the Owen's R., Mono Co., Sept. other individuals were reported, Honey L. Wildlife Area, Lassen 26 (J & ES ph.). These records coincide well with this species' Co.. Aug. 15 (BS), Hunter Cr., Del Norte Co., Sept. 17 (RAE), and passageoffshore in our Region and with its occurrencein Arizona. JepsonPrairie Preserve, Solano Co., Sept. 22 (JLo). Red Phalaropes A Royal Tern well-described from Elkhorn Slough Aug. 16 (tDR) were abundant everywhere along the coast throughout November. provided one of our very few documented records in the past 50 The only inland sightingsincluded one at Mono L., Oct. 21 (JRJ), years. Prior to that, this speciesapparently occurred in our Region constituting the third lake record, and 8-12 at the Stockton Sewage annually. Elegant Terns were consideredpresent in moderatenum- Ponds, San Joaquin Co., Oct. 24-Nov. 9 (DY, RS, AE, B & CY). bers this fall but up to 120+ around Humboldt Bay Aug. 26-Sept. 19 Single Sandealingsappeared inland at Tulelake N.W.R., Oct. 3 (SS, (RLeV, KR) were farther n. than usual. Up to two plus were at the RE, MRo), at the Woodland Sugar Ponds Sept. I 1 (EH) and at the Klamath R. Estuary Sept. 24-29 (RAE, GSL) for their n. limit this Lodi Sewage Ponds Sept. 18 (DY) while four were at the Stockton year. Four visited the Farallon Is., Sept. 11 (P.R.B.O., PH), estab- Sewage Ponds Sept. 18 (DY). Only a few Semipalmated Sandpipers lishingonly the secondisland record for this predominantlycoastal were found this fall, most notably one at Lower Klamath N.W.R., species. Aug. 21 (tSS), singlesat the Lodi Sewage Ponds Aug. 26 (KHb) and The relative occurrenceof the 3 forms of Endomychuramurrelets Sept. 19-25 (•DY) and four at Moss Landing Aug. 21 (•DRI. in our Regionis still unclear. Monterey Bay boat trips foundCraveri's Identification of this species is difficult so all reports should be Murrelets in largenumbers when 20 + were countedSept. 17(JD) and accompaniedby descriptions!Normal numbersof Baird's Sandpip- 32 were present Sept. 18 (TC, DE). Xantus' Murrelets were distin- ers passed through on schedulebut one thought to be an adult (but guishedin Monterey Bay Oct. 3 when two hypoleucaand two scrippsi undescribed)at PescaderoMarsh, San Mateo Co., Oct. 28 (PJM) was were found (JML, DR, JLu, KHb, PU, AB). Three Xantus' were remarkably late. present Oct. 9 (TC) and one found Oct. 16 was thought to be a A record-breakingPectoral Sandpiper invasion was documented in Craveri's (DE). Amazingly, no boat trip had both speciesin one day! great detail as nearly 100reports were received. The first sightingwas It is thoughtthat this remarkablesituation exists because of the day- Aug. 14 in Marin County (JE) while peak numbersoccurred Sept. 20- to-day variation in surface water temperatures (and the location of Oct. 20 and the last was Nov. 21 in Bodega Harbor, Sonoma Co. water masses that they indicate} even in such a confined area as (CH). Remarkable numbersincluded 100at Vigo St. Marsh Sept. 20- Monterey Bay. Tufted Puffins were still lingering at their Castle Oct. 3 (RLeV, KR) and 105at Elkhorn Slough, Monterey Co. (Oct. 3 Rock, Del Norte Co., breeding location Aug. 27 when three were (DR). Coinciding with the healthy Pectoral migration was a minimum present (RAE). An early winter-plumaged Tufted Puffin was in Monterey Bay Aug. 21 (TC, DLS). Other sightingswere of singlesin Monterey Bay Oct. 9 (DR, BBt) and near Cordelle Banks Nov. 14 (BDP).

PIGEONS THROUGH GOATSUCKERS --Three White-winged Doves, strictly fall/winter vagrants, appeared at P.R.N.S., Sept. 19 (JML, BY) and Oct. 30-Nov. 5 (RS) and on Pt. Pinos Oct. 29-30 (JMa, JML). A Roadrunner along Hwy. 20 in Yuba County Sept. 7 (BBa) was in an area where they are rarely reported. A Screech Owl at 6334 ft, at Well's Cabin, Mendocino N.F., Sept. 27 (A. Jayko,fide CB) may have establishedan elevational record for the Coast Range. Another high owl was a Pygmy at 7050 ft, near Peregoy Meadows, Yosemite N.P., Nov. 26 (BKe), An ongoing U.S.F.S. & W. survey of Spotted Owls in Lassen N.F., reported 65 Sharp-tailedSandpiper, Mountain View Forebay, Santa Clara Co., pairs, which was twice the predictedestimate (DAA). Among these Nov. 7, 1982. PhotolP. LaTourrette. were 16 in e. ShastaCounty and nine in Lassen County, areas with

220 American Birds, March-April 1983 but 1-2 prevtousrecords, thus extendingthe known range40 mi n of CORVIDS THROUGH THRUSHES --Wandering Clark's Nut- published accounts (Gould, G., 1977, Western Birds 8:131-146). crackersin Del Norte County mountainswere three at Harrington L, Another new area for Spotted Owl was discoveredOct. 17 at Nicasio Sept. 4-6 (GSL) and up to five s. of Red Mt., Oct. 9 (RAE). Post- Res., Marin Co. (BDP). The famed Crescent City Barred Owl con- breedingdispersal accounts included a White-breastedNuthatch at ttnuedto be found throughSept. 21 (GSL), but more fascinatingwas Harrington Mt., Del Norte Co., Sept. 6 (GSL), but Pygmy another discoveredin August and present throughthe end of the Nuthatches may be colonizing an area in the Oakland hills where they perrod at Salyer, Trinity Co. (CSi, MSt, KVR). This samebird was wintered: two were there Aug. 5 (MGr). Another was at far out Pt heard in summer 1981 and would have constituted the first state Reyes Oct. 31 (RS). Seven Brown Creeperson outer Pt. Reyes Oct record. 31 (RS) was the highestever count there, while ten Golden-crowned Long-earedOwl, poorly understood,was reportedfrom the C.V., Kinglets there was the only movement noted all fall, contrasting at StocktonSept. 27 (fide DY) and San JoaquinExperimental Range, sharply with last fall's invasion. Late Swainson's Thrushes were Madera Co., Nov. 19 (KH). One at 8200 ft, at Sardine Meadows, studiedon Pt. Reyes (RS) and netted at Palomarin Oct. 31. Stanislaus N.F., Alpine Co., .Aug. 13 (JLo) may have been an altitudinal record; others continue to be found in high mountain MIMIDS THROUGH VIREOS -- The Region'stenth Gray Cat- meadows in Yosemite N.P. (BKe), which updates the account in bird wason F.I., Oct. 15. A BrownThrasher was photographed on Pt Gatnes (1977) Birds of the Yosemite Sierra. Short-eared Owls con- tinue to cause concern, with none found all fall in n.w. California Reyes Oct. 17 (G. Neil, BY, JML). Two vagrant Sage Thrashers visited outer Pt. Reyes Oct. 10 (JML, EH, SAL) and another was (RAE) and only four reportedfrom the n.w. coast.A Poor-will in the there Oct. 23 (BDP). Sutter Buttes Oct. 30 (WA) was at one of the few C.V. localities. Once againan experiencedobserver (J. Dunn) picked out a Yellow Wagtail by call, but was only able to seean appropriately-shapedbird SWIFTS THROUGH WOODPECKERS -- Vaux's Swift migra- in flight with •'a yellowish castto the underparts"and white outer tall tion spannedAug. 4-Oct. 13, with peaksnoted Sept. 17-18at Willow feathers. This brief sighting(?JD, RLB), at Pt. Pinos Sept. 19, Cr, Humboldt Co. (KVR) and King City, Monterey Co. (RR) and parallels2 previousregional reports (as yet unacceptedby the Cali- Sept. 25 at Bolinas Lagoon when 3000+ were estimated(P.R.B.O.). fornia RecordsCommittee) of equallybriefly seenbirds on the very A O Black-chinnedHummingbird strayed to StinsonBeach Sept. 22- similar dates of Sept. 16, 1978and Sept. 17, 1979. Ob serversin future 30, where the call notes identified it (RS, JE), but another O Black- Septembersshould carefully distinguish this bird from the apparently chinned/Costa's at Stone Lagoon, Humboldt Co., Sept. 26 (GJS) equally-likelyGray Wagtail, whoseexistence clouds the acceptance remainedunidentified. Out-of-range Costa's Hummingbirds were on of these reports. F I, Aug. 13 and far n. at Killgore Hills, SiskiyouCo., Aug. 13-26 A well-describedRed-throated Pipit at Gold Bluff Beach Oct. 10 (RE, MRo). (?GJS)brings our regionalrecords to ten. Out-of-placePhainopeplas An imm. d Broad-tailedHummingbird along Pine Cr., Inyo Co., were at Mono L., Oct. 15 andLee Vining Canyon,Mono Co., Nov. 7 Aug. 6 (HG) may have been a migrant, but might indicate another (fide DAG). Northern Shrikes, always of interest on the n. coast, breeding area e. of the Sierra crest. A O Calliope Hummingbird in were near L. Talawa, Del Norte Co., Oct. 31 (P. Springer) and Nov P R N.S., Sept. 23-Oct. 6 (BY) was one of very few found on the 26 (KHb, PU). Aplumbeus Solitary Vireo at Little Sur R. mouth Oct coast in fall. 11 (?DR) was the fifth for the Regionof this race, but the third from Vagrant Lewis' Woodpeckersappeared at Sunol, Alameda Co., Monterey County; more typical cassiniiat BodegaBay (CY) and Mad Sept. 18 (AE), Moss Landing, Monterey Co., Oct. 9 (RS), and Rank R. mouth (RLeV), both Nov. 20, were late. Red-eyed Vireos landed I , in the San Joaquin R., C.V., Nov. 2 (KH). Two Acorn Wood- on F.I., Sept. 13 & Oct. 19; the latter bird was reported (without peckers strayed to Palomarin Sept. 10. A nuchalis Yellow-bellied details) as a "Yellow-green Vireo", which would be but the third Sapsucker at Friant Dam, Fresno Co., Nov. 8 (KH) was of interest; regional record. The lone PhiladelphiaVireo on Pt. Reyes Oct. 31 they are rare away from breedingarea in n.e. portionsof the Region. (?RS, AE et al.) representsthe worst showingfor this vagrantsince Nuttall's Woodpecker tends to be quite resident; birds a few miles 1975. out-of-rangewere at Pt. Sur Sept. 30 (DR) and Berkeley Oct. 26 (SAL). WARBLERS -- Observersagreed this was a poor fall for vagrant warblers,with numberswell belowaverage for mostspecies. Reports FLYCATCHERS THROUGH SWALLOWS -- Fifteen Tropical from F.1. illustrate this pattern well, with only minor waves Sept. 22- Kingbirds on the coast from Pt. Sur to Pt. St. George (m.ob.) 24 and Oct. 14-15.Presumably this dearth is partially attributableto a representeda typical fall for this species.Wisely, someobservers are seasonof clear skies, encouragingmigrants (and vagrants)to overtly now taking the time to describecalls and bill shapeto eliminate the the entire Region. remotepossibility of a vagrantCouch's Kingbird. Single E. Phoebes Another potential difficulty in comparingannual data came force- were at Big Sur R. mouth Nov. 14 (DR) and Monterey Nov. 23 + fully to this editor's attention when dealingwith countsof commoner (DR), the latter bird returningfor its third winter. Willow Flycatcher, species.Although having accessto the samedata on Pt. Reyes Palm essentiallyextirpated as a breedingspecies, migrated through the Warblers, for example, I counted25 birds while anotherlocal compi- RegionAug. 18-Oct. 13. Twenty-two of 30 reports were coastalwith a lation published40. The Farallonlog is anotherexample. How many decidedpeak the last week of AugustOne at L. ShastinaSept. 30 (RE) Palm Warblers were present these 3 days: Oct. 13(3), Oct. 14 (3), Oct was late at that latitude. Vagrant Least Flycatchers were on F.I., 15 (2)? The observersmight know (havingcarefully evaluatedeach Sept. 14 & Oct. 11 and at P.R.N.S., Oct. 1 (?RS et al.). Four coastal individualbird), but the editor has no informationbesides the simple Hammond's, but no Dusky, flycatcherswere identified:both species daily log count. Knowing from personal experience that many fall are scarcefall migrantsalong the coast. Gray Flycatcher migrationis vagrants tend to linger locally for 2-3 days, it seemslikely this log poorly documented; none were found on the coast but 3 inland contains records of 3 birds, each staying the first 2 days and 2 records are of interest: Aug. 12 near Grenada, Siskiyou Co. (RE--1 st remaininga third day. Yet the totalsof this very item were reportedto fall record for Shasta V. although common in spring), Sept. 25 at me as eight Palm Warblers. One wonders how past editors handled Pinecrest, Tuolumne Co. (JH), and Sept. 27 at Hodgdon Meadow, similarcases and to what degreediffering theories of editingaffect the Yosemite N.P. (BKe). comparisonof totals from year-to-year. The famed EurasianSkylark returnedfor a fifth consecutivewinter Twelve Black-and-whiteWarblers Sept. 18-Nov. 26 was about half on Pt. Reyes Oct. 31 + (JM, RS, m.ob.). Horned Lark records of the fall average;all but singlesin San JoseOct. 31 & Nov. 20 (WBa) interest were of four at Peregoy Meadow, Yosemite N.P., Sept. 29 were on the outer coast.Dazzling many observerswere Prothonotary (BKe), Gold Bluff Beach, Humboldt Co., Oct. 1 (GJS), and four at Pt. Warblers at Samoa, Humboldt Co., Sept. 18-19 (second county St George Nov. 24-25 (GSL, RAE). record•SH, ?RAE) and on Pt. Reyes Nov. 24 (OA, RS, JE). A A locally large concentrationof 200 Violet-green Swallowswas at Worm-eating Warbler was found in a Sausalito yard Oct. 9 (?M & Willow Cr., Humboldt Co., Sept. 14 (KVR) and 20 still there Oct. 26 R Mayer) while another was banded at Lanphere Dunes, Humboldt were late. A lone Tree Swallow Dec. 7-10 at Lower Klamath N.W.R. Co., Dec. 3-7 (CJR, LD et al.). Half the averageTennessee Warblers (fide SJ) was very late for n.e. California. Also late were Barn appeared---only16 (and but one on F.I. !) Aug. 30-Nov. 29 including Swallows Nov. 1 at Lower Klamath N.W.R. (SJ), Nov. 3 near non-coastal birds at Salyer, Trinity Co., Sept. 22 (J. Brack, ,fide Grenada (RE), and Nov. 29-30 near Ft. Dick, Del Norte Co. (RT,fide KVR), Salinas Oct. 3-6 (BG), and Lee Vining Oct. 27 (DAG) RAE). NashvilleWarblers on the outer coastwere well reported nearly 30

Volume 37, Number 2 221 b•rds Aug. 21-Nov. 12 illustrate that •ts status •s comparable to GrasshopperSparrows of interestwere 1-2 at KdgoreHills Sept 1- TennesseeWarbler and much rarer than such"eastern" vagrants as 5 (two on last date) and one at Pt. Pinos Sept. 25 (JL). The Sharp- Blackpoll or Palm Warbler. Virginia's Warblersmade one of the best tailed Sparrowwhich winters at Palo Alto returnedby Oct. 11(SFB), showingsever: Aug. 24 at Creighton Ranch, Tulare Co. (first for the earliestknown arrival date for a winteringbird (by a week); the C V.--?KH), Sept. 14 on F.I., Oct. 9 at Big SurR. mouth (JS), Oct. BolinasLagoon wintering bird was first notedOct. 23 (D. Sierra,fide 11 at Little Sur R. mouth (?DR), and Oct. 30-Nov. 4 at Pt. Pinos Gull). Six Vesper Sparrows were found along the Humboldt-Del (RLB). Lucy's Warblers near SalinasOct. 9 (BG) and on F.I., Nov. Norte County coastsAug. 31-Nov. 5 (RAE, GJS, RT); farther s. were 17 brought the regional total to 19. The summering N. Parula at singlesat Pt. ReyesSept. 18 (DS) & Nov. 13 (B & CY) and Bolinas Salinaswas last seenSept. 26 (BG); two migrantson Pt. ReyesSept. Sept. 24 (BY). Vagrant Lark Sparrowswere at Gold Bluff BeachAug 30-Oct. 6 (JM, RS) illustrated how scarceit is alongthe coastin fall. 31 and near Orick, Del Norte Co., Sept. 1 (both GJS). Ten Magnolia Warblers Sept. 19-Oct. 27 from Pt. Pinosto Bodega Tree Sparrows, always a rarity on the coast, were banded at Bay (four on F.I.) was nearly an averagenumber. Vagrant Cape May Lanphere Dunes, Humboldt Co., Oct. 19 & Nov. 8 (CJR) and singles Warblers reached a low of three (two on F.I., 1 on Pt. Reyes Sept. 16- were found on Pt. Reyes Oct. 9, 23, & 31 (m.ob.); more typical were Oct. 10), perhapsillustrative of cyclical populationsin Canada. As birdsat Mono L., Nov. 17 & 30 (3) and threein n.e. CaliforniaNov 28 yet no one has used comparative numbers of vagrants to measure (RLeV, LD). Thirteen Clay-coloredSparrows along the coastAug populationstrength, but this techniquemay yet show potential. 29-Nov. 26 was aboutaverage; one well describedat Trimmer Ranger Seven coastal Black-throated Blue Warblers from Seaside, Mon- Station, Fresno Co., Oct. 25-26 (gR. Archer) furnishedthe first record terey Co., to Fairhaven, Humboldt Co., Sept. 15-Oct. 29 were fewer from the Sierrafoothills. Three Brewer's SparrowsSept. 13at Willow thanthe averageof 10/fall. A Yellow-rumpedWarbler at Ft. Funston, Cr., in inland Humboldt Co. (?KVR) was most unusual;the only San Francisco Aug. 17 (DM) was very early, as was a Townsend's coastalvagrant was on Pt. Reyes Oct. 15 (JML). WarblerAug. 20 at ManzanitaL., LassenN.P. (DM). A singleBlack- CoastalHarris' Sparrowswere on F.I., Nov. 20 and at Crescent throated Green Warbler was on F.I., Oct. 22. The only Hermit x City Nov. 23 into winter (RAE, GSL). Good numbers of White- Townsend's Warbler hybrid, often confused with the previous throatedSparrows appeared, with 23 alongthe coastOct. 8-Nov. 13, species,was identified at Olema Nov. 4 (?RS). A Hermit Warbler another inland at Killgore Hills Oct. 12 (RE), and wintering b•rds Aug. 17in San Francisco(DM) was the first of the fall. Two Blackbur- arriving at feeders between mid-October and Nov. 16 Apparent man Warblers in Lincoln P., San FranciscoOct. 15 & 26 (AH,fide wintering Swamp Sparrowsfirst appearedOct. 20 (Bolinas),Nov 4 Gull) were the only reports, well down from an averageoften. Only (Tomales Bay), and Nov. 6 (Olema Marsh), while eight coastal Chestnut-sided Warbler, with 19 reports from Carmel R. mouth to vagrants were noted from Carmel R. mouth to Klamath R. mouth coastal Humboldt County Sept. 10-Oct. 14, was found in average Sept.30-Nov. 22 (m.ob.).Scattered coastal Lapland Longspurs Sept numbersthis fall; the latter bird (Carmel R. mouth) lingeredto Nov. 20-Nov. 26 peakedat 15birds at Lake Talawa Oct. 24 (RAE) and20 + 11 (DR). The two Bay-breastedWarblers were singleson Pt. Reyes on Pt. Reyes Oct. 29 (JM et al.). Among the latter birds were up to Oct. 10 (JML) and Nov. 5 (JM). Thirty-eight Blackpoll Warblers (only three Chestnut-collaredLongspurs Oct. 29-Nov. 25 (JM, RS, JHo), e•ghton F.I.), all on the outer coast,were well belowthe fall average anotherwas on Pt. ReyesOct. 9 (DS) anda callingbird (but not seen) of nearly 70. among larks at Tahoe Keys, S. Lake Tahoe Oct. 17 (?JRi) was The only Prairie Warblerswere on F.I., Aug. 20-22, San Francisco probably this species.Four coastal Snow Buntingswere at Salmon Oct. 3 (D. Hartman), and Pacific Grove Oct. 13 into winter (AB). Creek R. mouth,Sonoma Co., Oct. 23 (CH), F.I., Oct. 30, Pt. Reyes Palm Warblers, with 71 reported Sept. 17-Nov. 13 (all coastal), were Nov. 5 (JM et al.), and n. jetty, Humboldt Bay Nov. 10-12(fide LD) presentin normal numbers.Not a singleOvenbird appeared!Six N. Waterthrusheson the coast Aug. 25-Oct. 15 was a fair showing;one in CONTRIBUTORS -- D.A. Airola, W, Anderson, O. Arian, S F the C.V. at Gray Lodge W.M.A., Butte Co., Aug. 30 (BED) was of Bailey, A. Baldridge, B. Barnes (BBa), B. Barrett (BBt), T. Beedy, particular interest. In this slow season,F.I. reports(without details) F. Bennett (FBe), L.C. Binford, C. Blake, W. Bousman, J. Brack, singleConnecticut Warblers Sept. 23 and Oct. 10. A Yellow-breasted R.L. Branson, T. Briggs, K. Cartier, T. Chandik, M. Chicrester, Chat, rarely found in migration, was at Big Sur R. mouth Sept. 26 H.L. Cogswell, D. DeSante, B.E. Deuel, L. Doerfiinger, J. Dunn, (DR, LCB, JML, BDP). Always delightfulwere CanadaWarblers on A. Edwards, D. Ekdahl, R. EkstrOm, R.A. Erickson, J. Evens, F.I., Sept. 22 and Pt. Reyes Oct. 22-26 (BRi, ?KHb, BDP et al.). L. Farrar, C. Faust, D.A. Gaines (DAG), T. Gates, B. Gerow, D E Seventeen coastal Am. Redstarts were found from Carmel R. mouth Gomke (DEG), D. Green, H. Green, M. Green, K. Hainebach to Mad R. mouthAug. 30-Oct. 15, well below average. (KHb), K. & R. Hansen, E. Harper, S. Harrison, P. Henderson, C. Hohenberger,A. Hopkins, J. Hornstein, S. Jacobsen,J.R. Jehl, ICTERIDS THROUGH TANAGERS -- Among eight Bobolinks R.N. Johnson,V. & S. Johnson,B. Keeland (BKe), B. & H. Kimball, wasone inland at Mono L., Sept.30 (DAG). VagrantYellow-headed S.A. Laymon, R. LeBaudor, B. Lenarz, G.S. Lester, R. LeValley, Blackbirdswere on F.I., Aug. 13, two on Pt. Pinos Sept. 13 (SHn), J.M. Langham, J. Lovio (JLo), J. Luther (JLu), T. & A. Manohs, MossLanding Sept. 17(JD), Ft. Dick, Del Norte Co., Nov. 7-14(RT), J. Mariani (JMa), P.J. Metropulos, J. Morlan, D. Murphy, G. Nell, and n. of Ft. Dick Nov. 13 (RAE). A careful estimate of 9600 D. Parker, B.D. Parmeter, Point Reyes Bird Observatory, C J TricoloredBlackbirds on outerPt. ReyesOct. 6 (RS) wasa highcount Ralph, D. Rice, B. Richmond(BRi), J. Richmond(JRi), M. Rippey, there;out-of-range were singlesat Pt. SurOct. I 1 (DR) andPalomarin D. Roberson, M. Robbins (MRo), E. Roemet, K. Rosenberg, Nov. 26. R. Ryno, T. Schick,D.L. Shearwater,D. Shuford,C. Si•co, OrchardOrioles, always rare here, were on F.I., Sept.22 andin an R. Stallcup,J. Sterling,M. Stoll, B. Stovall, G.J. Strachan,J. & E Alamo, Contra Costa Co., garden Sept. 26 (?JRi). A Hooded Oriole Strauss,S. Summers,C. Swarth, B. Tillemans,R. Tryon, P. Umtt, Nov. 10 in Fresno (KH) was quite late. Northern "Baltimore" Orioles K. Van Vuren, K. Warheit, R. Webster, S. Wilson, D. Yee, B. & C were found on F.I., Sept. 23-24, n. ofMono L., Sept. 30 (DAG), and Yutzy.--RON LeVALLEY (Loons Through AIcids) 1876 Ocean Dr., on Pt. Reyes Oct. 15 (BY). A Rusty Blackbird was well-described McKinleyville. CA 95521 and DON ROBERSON (Pigeonsthrough from San Gregorio SB, San Mateo Co., Oct. 24-Nov. 3 (?C. Swarth, Sparrows)Box 985,282 Grove Acre, PacificGrove, CA 93950.Please PJM). The two San FranciscoGreat-tailed Grackles were still present sendseasonal observations of land birds to JulesEvens P.O. Box 839, Oct. 13 (fide Gull). SingleSummer Tanagers appeared at Creighton Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956. Ranch Aug. 25 (KH) and Pt. Reyes Oct. 2 (JRi, FBe, SW).

FRINGILLIDS -- SevenRose-breasted Grosbeaks Aug. 13-Nov. 22 (all coastal)was a poor showing.An 0 Blue GrosbeakSept. 18-19 on Pt. Reyes (BDP, JML, DS et al.) was exceptional.The five Indigo Buntings were birds at Waddell Beach, Santa Cruz Co., Aug. I (KHb), near SalinasSept. 26 & Oct. 10 (BG, KVV), and Oct. 15 & 20 on F.I. An Evening Grosbeak was at Georgetown on the American R., Sept. 6 (BBt), but none was reportedfrom the coastor lowlands.Out- of-placeLawrence's Goldfinchwere two at Pt. PinosOct. l (DR), one along Hwy. 204 in Madera County Oct. 6 (KH), and another at Susanville, Lassen Co., Nov. 5 (?RNJ).

222 American B•rds, March-April 1983 SOUTHERN PACIFIC COAST REGION /Guy McCaskie

•.•:• % . '•'• The fall season'sweather was somewhatunusual with two tropical storms, originatingfar out in the Pacific, reachingthe coastduring September and low overcast along the coast being the exception rather than the rule. (It is the low overcast weather that concentrates vagrantson the coast.) Observerswere concentratedalong the coastwith very little work donein the northeasternportion of the Region(the Death Valley area Obspo -•,... ,,• ,sr•,• • was poorly covered)and even lessdone in the mount•iins.American Robins and Cedar Waxwingswere virtually nonexistent,Pine Siskins were exceptionallyscarce and there was no movementof mountain species,such as MountainChickadees, into the southernlowlands. Normally-occurringWest Coast migrantlandbirds appeared low in .e e .• • •fs.' .... ½•MI. SanOorgon,o numberswith no largeconcentrations reported. Vagrants were possi- bly lessnumerous than normalbut did includesome exceptionally •½' •" -- •o•-t'• ....'• •s• 3;••*e, t(fo. •o•o rare species.

ABBREVIATIONS -- F.C.R.--Furnace Creek Ranch in Death ValleyNational Monument. Inyo Co.: LA,C. M.N.I•.--Los Angeles County Museumof Natural History; N.E.S.S.--north end of the Salton Sea, Riverside Co.; S.B.C.M.--San Bernardino County Museum; S.C.R.M.--Santa Clara River mouth, Ventura Co.; S.D.N.H.M.--San Diego Natural History Museum; S.E.S.S.-- Louisiana Heron in Imperial Beach Nov. 25 + (DPa) was the only one south end of the Salton Sea, Imperial County. "Birds of Southern reported; small numbersregularly winter along the coast s. of Los California"by KimballGarrett an•l Jon Dunn (1981)is the standard Angeles. A Cattle Egret at Baker, San Behardine Co., Oct. 2 (EAC) reference for the statusand distribution of the birds in this Region. As and another near Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., Oct. 30 (CB) were virtually all rarities found in s. California are seen by numerous away from areas of regular occu•ence. observers,only the observerinitially identifyingthe bird is included. Documentation is on file for all rarities listed in the report. GEESE, DUCKS-- A White-fronted G•se at Baker Oct. 2 (EAC) and two on L. Cachuma, Santa Barbara Co., Nov. 8 (PEL) were the LOONS, GREBES -- Four Corn. Loons on L. Henshaw in the only ones reported; this speciesis becomingincreasingly rare in s. mountainsof SanDiego County Oct. 3 (RHi) wereearly fall migrants; Califo•ia. A Eur. Green-wingedTeal, rare in Califo•ia, in Goleta, the presenceof summeringbirds in this Region (e.g., one on L. Santa Barbara Co., Nov. 3+ (PEL) was undoubtedly the same Isabella, Kern Co., Sept. 18•MHe) makes the detectionof first fall individual present here last winter. A 6 Eur. W•eon on San Elijo migrantsdifficult, but L. Henshawwas regularly checked throughout Lagoon, San Diego Co., Oct. 24+ (TMy) was the first reported this the year with no summeringloons present. A Horned Grebe on fall but four others we• known to be present by Nov. 30. Two Ramer L., near S.E.S.S., Nov. 11 (GMcC) was the only one reported summeringGreater Scaupremained at the Santa Ynez R. mouth from from inland. A Red-necked Grebe, rare in s. California, on Morro July throughAug. 30 (PEL); one in Fremont Valley, Ke• Co., Nov. 6 Bay, San Luis ObispoCo., Nov. 26 (EAC) wasthe only onefound. (MOC) was inland. The 6 Harlequin Duck found in Carlsbad, San Diego Co., in December, 1977was still presentNov. 30 (EC). Up to SHEARWATERS, STORM-PETRELS -- Two N. Fulmars near three Oldsquawsnear San Simeon, San Luis Obispo Co., Nov. 13+ Santa Barbara I., Oct. 29 (CD) were followed by small numbersalong (GPS), another on Mo•o B•y Nov. 27 (EAC) and one more in the entire coastduring November; one bedraggledindividual seen off Imperial BeachNov. 20-Dec. 6 (JOl) were the only onesfound. A San DiegoSept. 12(BBa) hadevidently summered locally. A Flesh- Surf Scoter at N.E.S.S., Nov. 13 (EAC) was inland. A Ho•ed foeted Shearwater, rare off California, was near San Miguel I., Sept. Mereriser at F.C.R., Nov. 7 (JEL) was at an unusuall•ation and I (RG). A few Buller's Shearwaters.rare in this Region, were one in Santee, San Diego Co., Nov. 16-19(REW) was quite far s. evidentlyin s. Californiawaters during the early fall as indicatedby four s. of SantaRosa I., Aug. 29 (H & OC), two off SanDiego Sept. 10 HAWKS • An imm. Bald Eagle at Playa del Rey, Los Angeles (REW) and two more there Sept. 12 (GMcC). Forty Leach'sStorm- Co., Nov. 25 (BBr) and an adult over Mt. Palomar, San Diego Co., Petrelss. of SantaCruz I., Aug. 29 (H & OC) was the only concentra- Oct. 15 (RHi) were both at unusuallocalities; an adult at L. Henshaw tion found. SingleAshy Storm-Petrelsoff San Diego Aug. 24 (REW) in the mountains of San Diego County Oct. 4 (RHi) was at a l•ality and Oct. 12 (DPo) were in an area where the speciesis rare. Least regul•ly supportingwintering birds, but wasunexpectedly early. An Storm-Petrels were remarkably scarce with only three or four re- ad. Goshawk ne• Independencein the Owens Valley Oct. 13 (BT) ported. was in an area regularly visited by this species during the fall and winter. An ad. Red-shouldered Hawk near Brawley, Imperial Co., TROPICBIRDS THROUGH FRIGATEBIRDS -- The presence Oct. 24 + (BWa) was only the third to have been found in this area of of three Red-billed Tropicbirds s. of San Clemente I., Sept. 10 Califo•ia; this species is more frequently encountered e. of its (REW), five there Sept. 12 (GMcC) and one n. of San ClementeI., normal range farther n., as in Inyo County. Broad-winged Hawks Sept. 19 (GSS) indicatedmore than the averagenumber were in s. were somewhat scarcer than expected with only seven imbrues California waters. Brown Pelican numbers on the Salton Sea reached seen along the coast Sept, 28-Nov. 30. The passageof 170+ Swain- a highof 100on Aug. 14(GMcC) with the lastseen at SaltonCity Nov. son's Hawks throughthe Grapevine area of Ke• County Oct. 13-15 28 (JOl). One alongthe Santa Ana R., near Anaheim Sept. 15-Oct.8 (JG) was far more than reported in recent years; two near Santa (SJR) was about 20 mi inland. An ad. OlivaceousCormorant in Maria, Santa Barbra Co., July 25-Sept. 16 (TW) and ano•er over breedingplumage at N.E.S.S., Aug. l-Sept. 10 (DSS) was only the Goleta Oct. 20 (JLD) were along the coast where now considered third to have been found in California and was the first for the Salton casual. A Zone-tailed Hawk, an exceptionally rare s•ay to s.w. Sea. MagnificentFrigatebirds remained scarce with only 5 sightings California, was over Vista, San Diego Co., Oct. 29 (W J). A Harlan's along the coast during August and early Septemberincluding one Red-tailed Hawk well studied near Valley Vista, Ke• Co., Oct. 30 (H over Morro Bay Sept. 17 (MNW) which was unusuallyfar n. & •) would appear to be only the secondto •ve been found in this Region. Rough-legged Hawks were •latively scarce, but one on HERONS -- At least two ad. Little Blue Herons remained around Santo Barbra I., Oct. 21 (CD) was at a most unusual locality, and Imperial Beach, San Diego Co., throughoutthe period (EC) and another near •lipatfia, Imperial Co., Nov. 27 (KLG) was quite f• s. another adult was near Seeley, Imperial Co., Sept. 10-12 (GMcC); Merlins appe•ed to be more numerousthan usual, the 25 reports this speciesappears to be on the increaseas a visitorto California.A including three individuals of •e blackish •ce suck/eyi•ne at

Volume37, Number2 223 Harper Dry L., San Bernardino Co., Oct. 2-10 (EAC, ph. addition, numberswere found inland includingone in Chino Nov. 9 S.D.N.H.M.), another near Santa Maria Oct. 6 (PS) and the third at (JW), 100+ on L. Hodges Nov. 11 (KW), 60 on L. Henshaw Nov. I 1 L. Henshaw Oct. 6 (REW). (GMcC) and up to 35 on the Salton Sea Nov. 9+ (GMcC).

SHOREBIRDS -- A Black-bellied Plover at Harper Dry L., Oct. JAEGERS, GULLS, TERNS -- Five Parasitic Jaegerson the 10(EAC) was in an area where few havepreviously been recorded. At SaltonSea Sept.7-26, anotheron L. Elsinore,Riverside Co., Sept. 17 least 15 migrant Am. Golden Plovers were found alongthe coastAug. (DD) and an unidentifiedjaeger on L. Hodges Sept. 9 (DHy) were all 28-Oct. 24, alongwith one inland near Anaheim Oct. 19 (DRW) and a inland.Two Long-tailedJaegers off SantaRosa I., Aug. 29 (H & OC), minimum of 25 wintering birds (21 near Santa Maria) were known to two off San Diego Sept. l0 (REW) and eight plus there Sept. 12 be present by Nov. 30. Most exciting was an ad. Mongolian Plover at (GMcC) were more than normallyencountered. Three S. Polar Skuas S.C.R.M., Aug. 7-13 (ASt, ph. S.D.N.H.M.); there is only one other off Santa Rosa I., Aug. 29 (H & OC), another near San Clemente I., record of this Asiatic shorebird for California (Am. Birds 35:221, Sept. 19 (GSS) and another off San Diego Sept. 10 (REW) were of 1981)along with two othersfound in Oregon(Am. Birds 34:192, 1980) interest as few are reported from off s. California in fall. Franklin's along the Pacific coast outside Alaska. Two Black Oystercatchersat Gulls were relatively scarce with only 10 reported. A Heermann's the Santa Maria R. mouth Sept. 9 (BLeB), one in Oxnard, Ventura Gull 9 mi inland near SantaMaria Sept. 23 (PEL) and four togetheron Co., Aug. 29 (JLD), one or two on the Palos Verdes Pen., Los L. Elsinore Nov. 8 (DMM) were exceptional;this speciesnormally AngelesCo., Aug. 24-Oct. 23 (BED), one in La Jolla, San Diego Co., remains on the coast and never strays inland. The Mew Gull found Oct. 26-Nov. I I (EB) and two on Pt. Loma, San Diego Co., Sept. 12 summeringnear Lancasterwas last seenAug. 28 (KLG) and an adult (LCB) were all away from areas of regular occurrence. Solitary on Morro Bay Aug. 31-Sept. 13 (MHr) had undoubtedlysummered Sandpipers were more numerous than usual with 100_+ reported locally. An early Thayer's Gull was found at N.E.S.S., Oct. 15 includinga somewhat late bird in Chino, San Bernardino Co., Oct. 23 (GMcC). Totally unexpectedwere an ad. W. Gull on the Salton Sea at (JOI). An imm. Wandering Tattler, exceptionally rare inland, was Salton City Sept. 26 (GMcC) and a third-winter bird there Nov. 11-28 near Lancaster Sept. 4-6 (JLD) and was the first to be found in the (GMcC) as this speciesis accidentalinland; both birds were judged to well-worked Antelope Valley. A Ruddy Turnstone on L. Hodges, be of the dark-mantled race wymani. San Diego Co., Sept. 26 (KW) was the only one found inland away A second-winter Glaucous-winged Gull at S.E.S.S., Nov. 28+ from the Salton Sea; one at S.E.S.S., Nov. 13 (EAC) was unex- OLD) was the only one found inland. Ajuv. Sabine'sGull at Barstow pectedlylate as mostfall recordsfrom this localityfall betweenlate Sept. 18(DD), an adult nearLancaster Sept. 9 (SFB), a juvenile near July and mid-September. Anaheim Sept. 15(DRW), andtwo morejuveniles at N.E.S.S., Sept. 25 (DD) were all inland. An ad. Arctic Tern, most unusual on shore, at Morro Bay Aug. 31 (TME, ph. S.D.N.H.M. ), anotheron nearbyOso Flaco L., Oct. 3 (CM) and a third at S.C.R.M., Aug. 28 (PEL) were all oiled. An imm. SootyTern seenflying out to seafrom the SanDiego R. mouth Sept. 27 (REW) was the first to have beenfound in California; although the speciesdoes not normally occur within 1500-2000mi of California (Pelagic Studies of Seabirds in the Central and Eastern Pacific Ocean, SmithsonianContributions to Zoology 158, 1974)this bird appearedwith an approachingtropical storm that had originated far out in the Pacific. Two Black Skimmers at the Santa Maria R. mouth Aug. 6-14 (ES) and anotheron Morro Bay Aug 7 (JR) were much farther n. than the speciesnormally venturesalong the coast.

ALCIDS -- Common Murres remained more numerous and wide- MongolianPlover, McGrath Beach, Ventura Co., Calif., Aug. 10, spreadthrough the fall. Up to four Marbled Murrelets at Pt. Sat, Santa 1982. Photo/K. J. Zimmer. Barbara Co., Aug. 8-21 (TW) were s. of the species'normal range but at a location where it may prove to be regular. A Red Knot near Rosamond, Kern Co., Sept. 6 (KLG), singlebirds at nearby Lancaster Aug. 7 (BK) & Aug. 28 (ASa) and a fourth near PIGEONS THROUGH WOODPECKERS -- Single Band-tailed Anaheim Aug. I I IDRW) were all inland and away from the Salton Pigeons on Pt. Loma Oct. 8 IREWl & I I IREWl were away from Sea; on the Salton Sea, where small numbersregularly occur each areasof regular occurrence.A SpottedDove near CalipatriaNov. 28 fall, five at Salton City Nov. I I + (GMcC) were judged to be win- (JLD) was only the secondever found in the Imperial Valley and tering. A Sanderling near Lancaster Aug. 16 OLD), another at suggeststhis introducedbird is still expandingits range in s. Califor- Daggett, San BernardinoCo., Sept. 5 (EAC), one on L. HodgesSept. nia. Thirty-five White-winged Doves (22 in San Diego County} found 18 (REW) and another on L. Henshaw Oct. 4 (RHi) were all at along the coast were more than expected: one near Cayucos, San unusual localities. As is now expected. small numbers ofjuv. Semi- Luis Obispo Co., Aug. 29 INSw} was exceptionallyfar n. Up to five palmated Sandpiperswere found among migrant W. Sandpipersin Ground Doves near Oxnard during September and October (OA} August and Septemberwith 16 reported includingone high in the along with one found dead in nearby Saticoy Aug. 24 (GG) indicate mountains on Baldwin L., Aug. 23 (EAC). Baird's Sandpipers ap- that an isolated population exists in this area: two in Goleta Oct. 12 peared more numerousthan usual with 360_+ reported including55 (MHe} established the third record for Santa Barbara County. A together near Lancaster Aug. 28 (KLG). Pectoral Sandpiperswere Spotted Owl in Santa Barbara Oct. 23 (LB} was along the coast and also quite numerouswith 675_+ reported including exceptionally late away from any known nesting locality. A Long-eared Owl on Santa individualsat Pt. Mugu Nov. 21 (LB) and in Goleta Nov. 13-28OLD). Barbara I., Oct. 27-28 (CD} and up to four near Imperial Beach Nov. A Rock Sandpipernear San Simeon Nov. 22 + (TMey) was one of 17-21(EC) were believedto be migrants.A Whip-poor-will in Goleta very few ever found in s. California, but was frequentinga stretchof Nov. 2 (DB} was one of very few ever found away from limited rocky coastline where the species may prove to be regular. Up to suspected breeding localities in the mountains and was the first to three Stilt Sandpipersnear Santa Maria Sept. 16-18(PEL), two near occur in Santa Barbara County. Migrant Black Swifts are rarely Oxnard Sept. 13 (OA) and anothernear Imperial BeachAug. 20 lB & encountered in fall; hence. one in Irvine Aug. 28 (GSSL ten over Pt. MMcl) were all along the coast where the species is considered Loma Sept. 19 (CGE}, three more there Oct. 9 (FD} and two over Mt. casual; two near Lancaster Sept. 9 (JLD) were the only others found Palomar Oct. 7 (RHi) were of interest. A Chimney Swift remained away from the Salton Sea. A Buff-breastedSandpiper near Pt. Mugu around Burbank, Los AngelesCo., to the !ate date of Sept. 7 (AFP) Sept. 10-15(TW) was the only one found. Five Ruffs were found with and a pair fledged one young from a nest in a chimney in LaCanada, one near Santa Maria Oct. 14-Nov. 4 (PEL) and another in Chula Los Angeles Co., Sept. I (BKL Vista, San Diego Co., Oct. 30-Nov. 2 (EC) beingalong the coastwhile A d' Broad-billed Hummingbird near lrvine Sept. 29-30 (DRW} was one on L. Henshaw Oct. 4-6 (RHi), along with singlebirds in Chino the first to be found in Orange County and another male in Santa Oct. 13-Nov. 6 (RC1, ph. S.D.N.H.M.) and Nov. 5-27 (BCa, ph. Barbara Oct. 13-17 (RB) was the fourth for Santa Barbara County. A S.D.N.H.M.) were inland. A major flight of Red Phalaropes in Black-chinned Hummingbird in Huntington Beach, Orange Co.. Oct. November placedlarge numbers along the coast(e.g., 5000off Morro 7 {DRW) was late for a fall migrant. A d' Broad-tailedHummingbird Bay Nov. 14--TME, and 1000 off Pt. Loma Nov. 8•REW); in on Pt. Loma Sept. 14 (REW) would appear to be one of three or four

224 American Birds, March-April 1983 ever to be found on the coast Two Lewis' Woodpeckersnear Blythe, Vireo, a speciesrarely found away from nestinglocalities here in s Riverside Co., Sept. 23:Oct. I (SC) were at an unusuallocality and California, was in Goleta Sept. 9 (PEL) and another was near Oxnard 60 + on Mt. Palomar Oct. 26 (RHi) was a significantconcentration. Sept. 17-19(PEL). A Solitary Vireo in CarpinteriaNov. 21 (TW) and SingleAcorn Woodpeckers on Pt. LomaOct. ]0 (GMcC)and Nov. 1 another on Pt. Loma Sept. 26-27 (EAC) were believed to be of the (REW) were away from areas of normal occurrence.A 5 Yellow- nominate form solitarius, a casual straggler to California. Three belhedSapsucker (S. v. varius),very rare in California, was in Carpin- PhiladelphiaVireos, r.are stragglersto California, were reportedwith terla, Santa Barbara Co., Oct. 22-29 (TW); single individuals of the one in San Pedro Oct. 15-16 (BED), another in Huntington Beach regularly occurring "Red-napedSapsucker" (s. v.nuchalis)in Goleta Nov. 26 + (REW) and the third on Pt. Loma Sept. 30 (REW). Five Oct 29 (JLD) and Nov. 11-14 (TW) were at the n.w. extreme of this Red-eyedVireos were found with one at Deep SpringsSept. 8 (DRW) form's range in California. A $ Nuttall's Woodpecker in California beingin an area where smallnumbers probably occur each September City, Kern Co., Nov. 27 (JW) was at an unusuallocality. andone in HuntingtonBeach Nov. 11 (V & WG) beingexceptionally late; the other three were of the race fiavoviridus CYellow-green FLYCATCHERS, SWALLOWS -- A Coues' Flycatcher, an ex- Vireo") with one at Gaviota Oct. 3 (JTo) and two together in Goleta cepUonallyrare vagrant to California, was at Morro Bay Sept. 26 Oct. 11-12 (TW). (GPS) and another in Griffith P., Los Angeles Oct. 31 + (KLG) was A Golden-winged Warbler, one of the rarest vagrants to reach the samebird known to have spentthe past 3 winters at this location. California, was in Santa Barbara Oct. 22-23 (DB, ph. S.D.N.H.M.) A W Wood Pewee at Zuma Beach, Los Angeles Co., Oct. 16 (KLG) andanother was well seenin Fullerton,Orange Co., Oct. 24 (J & KT) was late. Three migrant Least Flycatchers were reported with one TennesseeWarblers appeared more numerous than usual with 60 ___ near Pt. Mugu Sept. 14 (DD), another near Imperial Beach Sept. 21 reported after Sept. 10. Fifteen Virginia's Warblers along the coast (EC) and the third on Pt. Loma Oct. 6 (REW); one in Carpinteria Nov. Sept. 4-Oct. 30 was about normal but fewer than expected20 years 23 + (TW) and another in nearby Goleta Oct. 29 + (TW) appearedto ago. A Lucy's Warbler near Palm SpringsOct. I (BWa) was unex- be wintering. An E. Phoebe, a rare fall vagrant to California, was in pected and one in Goleta Oct. 24-25 (PEL), another in Huntington Carpinteria Nov. 20 (MHe) and another was on Pt. Loma Nov. 4-7 Beach Oct. 22 (BED) and five in the San Diego area Aug. 22-Oct. 31 (PEL). Twenty years ago small numbersof Vermilion Flycatchers were along the coast where rare. A N. Parula near Blythe Oct. 12-13 were found along the coast each fall; however, even with increased (JS), one near Cayucos Oct. 17-19 (TME), another near Santa Maria coverageone on Pt. Loma Oct. 3 (REW) was the only migrantfound, Oct. 7 (NSC) and a fourth in Goleta Oct. 4 (JS) were the only ones indicating a decline in the population. As usual small numbers of found. Chestnut-sidedWarblers were relatively scarce with single Tropical Kingbirdsappeared along the coastas a smallportion of the birds at F.C.R., Sept. 24 (DD) and at Brock Ranch Oct. 24 (GRH) populationmoves N insteadof S in fall, with 25 _+reported Sept. 17- being inland and six during September and October being along the Nov 30; one at Harper Dry L., Oct. 2 (TMey, *S.B .C.M.) was one of coast. Of the 14 Magnolia Warblers reported one at Deep SpringsOct very few ever found inlandin California. The only E. Kingbirdswere 24 (MOC), another at F.C.R., Sept. 22 (DD) and a third near West- oneinland at F.C.R., Sept.4 (REW) andfive alongthe coastin the morland Nov. 28 (KLG) were inland. Santa Barbara/Goleta area Aug. 24-Sept. 20. SinglePurple Martins, Black-throated Blue Warblers were scarcerthan normally with one now rarely encounteredon migration, were near Cambria Sept. 11 at Whitewater Canyon Nov. 21-Dec. 5 (SM) beinginland and seven (GPS) and on Pt. Loma Sept. 19 & 28 (REW),'and two more were over more during October and November beingalong the coast. A Black- N E S.S., Sept. 14 (JLD). throatedGreen Warbler at Deep SpringsNov. 14(DD) alongwith five along the coast would appear about normal. Eleven BlackburnJan CREEPERS THROUGH PHAINOPEPLAS -- A Brown Creeper Warblers was an unexpectedly high number, but one at Thurman on Pt. Fermin N6v. 23 (DRW) and anothernear Imperial BeachNov. Flats in the San Bernardino Mts., Nov. 14 (TG, ph. S.D.N.H.M.) was 5 (EC) were both along the s. coast where considered rare. Single not only exceptionallylate but was also at a most unusuallocality Winter Wrens near Imperial Beach Oct. 4 (EC) & 9 (DPo), and The only Prairie Warblersto be found this fall were one near Morro anotherin San Diego Nov. 20-Dec. 5 (JOl) were quite far s. A Dipper Bay Oct. 15 (CM), anothernear Santa Maria Sept. 16-18(PEL) and a on Santa Cruz I., Aug. 29 (PC) was far out of range, beingonly the third near Imperial Beach Oct. 3-4 (REW). About 30 Palm Warblers second ever recorded on the Channel Is. Two Golden-crowned were fewer than normal but included singlebirds at Oasis Sept. 23 Kinglets at Brock Ranch in the extreme s.e. corner of the Region (DD) and F.C.R., Oct. 30 (BBr) along with two at L. Henshaw Oct. 4 Nov 27 (MHe) were in an area where few have been recorded. A (RHi) which were inland. Two Bay-breastedWarblers, with one in Mountain Bluebird near Pt. Mugu Nov. 6 (LB) was along the coast Goleta Sept. 4-10 (KB) and the other on Pt. Loma Nov. 5-10 (REW) where rare. Two Townsend's Solitaires, rare alongthe coast, were on were fewer than expected. Thirty Blackpoll Warblers were certainly Pt Loma Oct. 9 (CGE). A Wood Thrush on Pt. Loma Nov. 1-25 (D & fewer than we have become accustomed to but included one inland at NK) was only the sixth ever to be found in California. The only Redlands Sept. 27 (MC, *S.B.C.M.). Thirty Black-and-whiteWar- Brown Thrasher found this fall was one on Santa Barbara 1., Sept. 29 blers were about average and included an exceptionally early (CD) transient in Goleta Aug. 14-18 (KB). American Redstartsappeared about normal with 75 -+ reported. Four Prothonotary Warblers, one S.A of the rarer vagrants to reach California, were reported with one in A White/Black-backedwagtail along the Los AngelesR., in Baker Oct. 3 (EAC) inland and singlebirds along the coast in the San Long BeachNov. 4 + (JLA) was in first-winterplumage. Now Diego area Sept. 14 (SG), Oct. 8 (REW) & 9 (VJ.) that the Black-backed Wagtail (Motacilla lugens) is con- A Worm-eatingWarbler, anothercasual vagrant to California, was sidered a species distinct from the White Wagtail (Motacilla in Goleta Sept. 9-17 (PEL), another was in Long Beach Nov. 1-5 alba) there is increased incentive to learn ways to separate (BED) and a third was at another location in Long Beach Nov. 5 + these similar looking birds. Eleven of these wagtails had been (BED). An Ovenbird inlandat Ft. Piute, San BernardinoCo., Sept. 21 reported s. of Alaska prior to this fall; three of these were (DD) along with one along the coast in Carpinteria Oct. 21 (PEL) and definite lugens, but none was unquestionablyalba. At this five more in the San Diego area Sept. 23-Nov. 27 were about average t•me we are unableto identify first-winterbirds in the field, as Forty N. Waterthrushesfound after Sept. 1 were about normal. A the or/ly knowndifferences are in minor shadingof wing Mourning Warbler was in Goleta Sept. 23 (LB), another was in feather coloring and slightdifferences in bill shape(J. Morlan, Carpinteria Sept. 24-Oct. 4 and a third was seen briefly on Pt. Loma Status and identificationof forms of White Wagtail in western Oct. 8 (REW); this speciesis one of the rarer vagrantsto California. A North America. Cont. Birdlife 2:37-50, 1981). 5 Hooded Warbler, a particularly rare vagrantin fall, was at Morro Bay Nov. I (JMcD). Ten Canada Warblers Sept. 3-Nov. 16 were more than expected, and included one inland near Lancaster Sept. 19 A Red-throated Pipit was in Goleta Nov. 6 (PEL) and single birds (KLG). A Red-faced Warbler on Pt. Loma Sept. 11-12 (REW) was were present near Imperial Beach Oct. 4 (EC), 10-11 (REW), 16-17 only the secondever to be found along the coast in fall, and one of (GRH) & Nov. 7 (REW); this speciesis now found each fall alongthe fewer than ten recorded in California. A Painted Redstart, another coast of s. California. A group of eight Phainopeplasnear Lone Pine straggler from the mountains of n. Mexico, was in Santa Barbara m the OwensValley Aug. 4 (T & JH) was a largenumber for that area. Nov. 11 + (LRB) and another was seennear Pt. Mugu Oct. 6(BBe). A Yellow-breastedChat at Morro Bay Oct. 11 (GPS) was late. VIREOS, WOOD WARBLERS -- The White-eyed Vireo that summered in Goleta was last seen there Sept. 14 (PEL). A Bell's BOBOLINK THROUGH TANAGERS -- The only concentra-

Volume 37, Number 2 225 tlons of Bobohnks occurred in Goleta where 65 were found Sept. 8- CONTRIBUTORS -- Denme Abbott (DAb), Don Adams (DAd), Oct. 21; one there Nov. 2 (PEL) was late and another at F.C.R., Sept. Dorothy Almklov (DAI), Kaye Archer (KAr), Onik Arian, Ione 22 (DD) was inland. An early Rusty Blackbirdin Baker Oct. 17 (JW, Arnold, Jon L. Atwood, Keith Axelson (KAx), Stephen F. Bailey, ph. S.D.N.M.H.) was the only one found in the e. portion of the Fred Baker, Larry R. Ballard, Ethel Barren, Bruce Barrett (BBa), Region where smallnumbers are normally found eachfall, but one in Dean Bazzi, Becky Belkin (BBe), Chuck Bernstein, Louis Bevler, San Luis Obispo Oct. 22-Nov. 10 (CM, ph. S.D.N.H.M.) was along Laurence C. Binford, Karen Bridgers, Bruce Broadbrooks(BBr), the coast where considered casual. Great-tailed Grackles continue to Richard Broder, Hank Brodkin, Alcie Brooks, Jack Cantrell (JCa), push W with two near Chino Oct. 29 (GSS), one in the Goleta area EugeneA. Cardiff (coordinatorfor San BernardinoCounty), Barbara Sept. 8-14 (TW) and another near San Diego Nov. 15-21(D & NK). Carlson (BCa), Molly Chandler, Barbara Chichester(BCh), Mark O. Five Orchard Orioles, rare but regular fall vagrants to California, Chichester(coordinator for Kern County), Roger Chichester(RCh), were found in the San Diego area Sept. 17-Oct. 31. A Scott's Oriole, Herb and Olga Clark, Sue Clark, RichardClemens (RCI), Jim Coats- rare along the coast, was near Imperial Beach Oct. 17 (GMcC). As worth (JCo), Paul Collins, Elizabeth Copper (coordinatorfor San usual, small numbersof SummerTanagers appeared along the coast Diego County), Bart Cord (BCo), Michael and PeggyCraig, Nancy S with 25 _+reported; collectingindicates all are of the nominateform Crawford, Brian E. Daniels, Fred Dexter, Donna Dirtmann, Charles from the e., and the singlebirds inland near OasisSept. 22 (DD), at Ft. Drost, John L. Dunn, Tom M. Edell (coordinator for San Luis Oblspo Plute Sept. 21 (DD) and in Valyermo, Los Angeles Co., Sept. 11 County), Claude G. Edwards, Margaret Farrell, Gary Fellers, Ken (EAC) were also believed to be vagrants of this race. A Scarlet Fink, Steve Ganley, Kimball L. Garrett (coordinatorfor Los Angeles Tanager, a casualvagrant to California, was in Carpinteria Sept. 14 County), Greg Gillson, Virginia Gilmore, Theo Glenn, Virginia and (LB), another was found dead in Malibu Nov. 7 (KLG, Wayne Gochenour, Richard Gordon, JesseGrantham, Eileen Gray, *L.A.C.M.N.H.) and a third was well seen in Huntington Beach Helen Green, Mike Green, Paul Green, Kem Hainebach (KHa), Nov, 25 (HLJ). Charles Hamilton {CHm), Robb A. Hamilton, Keith Hansen(KHn), Jeff Harding, Connie Harms (CHr), Marlin Harms (MHr), David GROSBEAKS, BUNTINGS, SPARROWS-- Two Evening Gros- Hatch (DHt), Loren R. Hays, Dave Hayward (DHy), Ron Hayward beakson Mr. PalomarNov. 17 (RHi) were the only onesreported and (RHa), Matt Heindel (MHe), Tom and Jo Heindel, Diana Herron were quite far s.Eighteen Rose-breastedGrosbeaks and 27 Indigo (DHe), Roger Higson(RHi), Don Hoechlin (DHo), GregR. Homel, Buntingswere average numbersfor fall. A Painted Bunting on Pt. W. Chuck Hunter (coordinator for the Colorado River valley), Janet Loma Sept. 10-15(RS) wasjoined by a secondindividual Sept. 14-15 Jackson, Eric V. Johnson, Jerry A. Johnson, Virginia Johnson, (REW); these are two of very few recorded in California. Four Willard Johnson, H. Lee Jones, Brian Keelan, David and Nancy Dickcisselsin the Goleta/SantaBarbara area Sept. 14-Oct.20, along Kelly, Lori Kindle, David King (DKi), Dale Kohlmoos(DKo), Tim with two near Imperial BeachOct. 17-18,were alongthe coastwhere Krantz, Dave Krueper (DKr), Linda LaClaire, Jerry Langham, most are found. A Tree Sparrow at F.C.R., Nov. 15 (DD) was in an Bruce LeBar, Paul E. Lehman (coordinator for Santa Barbara and area where small numbersoccur each fall, but two on Pt. Loma Oct. Ventura counties),Joan E. Lentz, Curtis Marantz, Katie McCarthy, 28-31 (REW) and a third there Nov. 6-7 (BCo) were far s. and on the John McDonald, Bert and Margaret Mcintosh, Bey Mcintosh, Eben coastwhere consideredcasual. Fifteen Clay-coloredSparrows along McMillan, Jane McNeil, Mike McQuerrey, Tom Meixner (TMe0, the coastSept. 6-Nov. 15were normal, but one near LancasterOct. 2 Tracy Meyers (TMey), Terry Myer (TMy), Marilyn Moore, (KLG) was the only one foundinland. Lark Buntingswere exception- Douglas M. Morton, StephenMyers, John Ogden (JOg), Jerry Old- ally scarcewith one inland at Harper Dry L., Oct. 31 (JLD), another enettel (JOl), Marty Orell, DennisParker (DPa), Arleta F. Patterson, near Lakeview, Riverside Co., Nov. 4 (BWa), and singlebirds along Dick Phillips (DPh), Dave Povey (DPo), Sylvia J. Ranney (coor- the coast in Goleta Sept. 14 (PEL) & Oct. 5 (EG). dinator for Orange County), David Rawlins, Greg Rawuka, Phil and A GrasshopperSparrow in the Lanfair Valley ofe. San Bernardino Jeff Reeder, Phil Roulard, Jim Royer, Andy Sanders (ASa), Brad Co., Oct. 10 (EAC), and another at Morongo Valley, San Bernardino Schram, Eric Schionneman,Trudy Siptroth, Gordon Smith, Greg P Co., Oct. 12(BCa), wereaway from area• of normaloccurrence, and Smith, Nancy L. Spear, Richard Stallcup, Donald S. Starks, Andy one in Santa Barbara Oct. 29 (PEL) was on the coast where casual. Starrett (ASt), Nancy States (NSt), Don Sterba, John Stirling, Two Swamp Sparrows in the Goleta/Santa Barbara area during G. Shumway Surfel, Phil Swan, Nathan Sweet (NSw), Jan Tarble November were the only ones reported. A Harris' Sparrow on Pt. (JTa), Art Thomas, John and Kathy Thompson, Margaret Thorn- Loma Oct. 29-31 (GMcC) was along the coast where rare. A burgh, Brian Tillemans, Jerry Tolman (JTo), DouglasToohey, Phlhp McCown's Longspur near Needles, San Bernardino Co., Nov. 26 Unitt, Betty Vermier, Bill Wagner(BWa), Ken Weaver, BruceWebb OLD) was the only one found. Lapland Longspurswere scarcewith (BWe), Richard E. Webster, Michael N. Weinstein, Morley Weir, one near SantaMaria Nov. 13 (LB), anotherin the CuyamaValley of DouglasR. Willick, JohnWilson, Marion and RussellWilson, Sandy Santa Barbara Co., Nov. 20 (PEL) and a third near Blythe Nov. 21 Wohlgemuth, Tom Wurster, R. Peter Yingling, Linda Zairns.---GUY (WCH) being the only ones reported. Similarly, Chestnut-collared McCASKIE, San DiegoNatural History Museum, BalboaPark, P.O. Longspurswere much scarcerthan normalwith singlebirds in Goleta Box 1390, San Diego, California 92112. Oct. 17 (PEL), at S.C.R.M., Oct. 9 (H & OC) and near Imperial Beach Oct. 16 (GRH) beingthe only onesfound.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS REGION impact on Kauai's native birds. But this was the kind of traumatic /Robert L. Pyle event that mightjust deal the final coup de grace to imperiledspecies such as 'O'o'a'a, Kauai Nuku-pu'u and Kauai 'Akialoa whose pre- lwa populationswere countedin no more than doubledigits. Cloudy and wet weather, more rain than normally expected,con- tmuedthrough the summerand fall, with rainfallat HonoluluAirport ISLAND ABBREVIATIONS -- F.F.S.: French Frigate Shoals, well above average in August and October. Then, November 23, H.: Hawaii I., K.: Kauai I., L.: Lanai I., M.: Maul I., O.: Oahu I came hurricane lwa, its center passingjust a few miles off the north coasts of Niihau and Kauai. Parts of Kauai were devastated and Oahu ALBATROSSES THROUGH TROPICBIRDS -- The perennial had considerabledamage, but the southernislands were largely Short-tailed Albatross returned once again to Sand I., Midway, m spared. Damage to the mountain forests of Kauai was particularly very late Octoberand remainedat leastthrough mid-November (SK) severe, although it is interesting to note that exotic trees such as Along the road at and near the visitor center atop Haleakala Mt, in eucalyptusand albizzia seemedto suffer much more blowdown the Nat'l Park, M., at least five (Hawaiian) Dark-rumped Petrels damagethan the nativeohia trees. It is too early to assessthe overall (Endangered)were seenor heard near and shortlyafter duskAug 7

226 American Birds, March-Aprd 1983 Snow Goose, WestPonds, Waipio Pen., Oahu, Haw., Oct. 9, 1982. Photo/P. Donaldson.

S.A. The appearanceof vagrant waterbird speciesin the fall (LB). Four Bulwer Petrel chicks in nestingcrevices were found on the provides most of the spice for birdwatchersin this isolated AudubonSociety trip to Manana I., offOahu, Aug. 22 (RLP et al.). A state which has no regular or even casual influx of migrant careful observation of a Newell (Manx) Shearwater from a fishing landbirdsat any season.Of Hawaii's state list of 203-+ natu- boat 5 mi s. of Midway Atoll Oct. 4 (PP) is significantsince this bird is rally-occurringspecies, 14 are extinctand about 90 (44%-!) are rarely reportedaway from Kauai I., w.hereit breeds.It was watched classedas visitor-straggler,meaning from one record in all of for one min amongWedge-tailed Shearwaters for closecomparison. history to not quite frequent enough to be classed visitor- Six White-tailed and 12 Red-tailed tropicbirds at Kilauea Pt., K., occasional. The number of vagrants recorded varies greatly Aug. 3 (LB) was a good but typical count for these speciesthere at this yearto year, resultingfrom 3 salientfactors: I) migrantsare set season. on an anomalouscourse out toward the central Pacific by unknown inducements, perhaps weather, disturbed naviga- CATFLE EGRET -- In July, state government biologists(PPa et tional instincts, or associationwith regular over-ocean mi- al.) on Hawaii I., begana control programto reduceCattle Egrets at grants, 2) the Hawaiian chain, like a 1600 mi long mist net, the Lokoaka Pondroost. The birdshad becomea significanthazard at probably"catches" a largerfraction of thesevagrant migrants nearbyHilo airport by feedingand flying near the runways. Shooting than one might suppose. The islands are tiny dry tops of a and clap-trapnetting reduced the populationfrom 540 to about 175by continuousunderwater mountainchain which may be visible September. The survivors then left the Lokoaka roost, but moved or not visible from bird-flight altitude accordingto time of day, back in mid-November and had at least 20 active nests going by weather and sea surface conditions, or other factors, 3) of month's end. Control efforts are continuing. those vagrants that do arrive in Hawaii, only a fraction are At Midway Atoll, one Cattle Egret was first seenSept. 17 and the observed and reported, depending on number, thoroughness populationincreased to 5 or 6 by mid-October(PP). Only prior record and geographicdispersion of competentobservers. This, too, at this far w. outpost was one bird residentfor at least a year in 1979- varies significantlyyear-to-year. 80. A singleCattle Egret on Tern l., F.F.S., during most of October Autumn of 1982 was a good seasonfor reports of vagrant (JA), and one at Hulupoe Beach, L., Oct. 17 (PC) were notable. speciesin Hawaii. Factor 3 w.as definitely positive, but little can be said about factors 1 and 2. See the following bold-faced DUCKS THROUGH COOTS -- Migrant Pintails and N. Shovel- listing for this year's roster. ers arriving for the winter were down drastically in numbersthis year. The sugarmill settlingponds at Waipio, O., have beenless attractive VAGRANT WATERBIRDS -- Documentary details are on file. to waterfowl in recent years. Fewer than half a dozen ducks could be Most were observedover severaldays. somelonger. found there irregularly this November, where 100-300used to over- August- Fulvous Whistling Duck (two} through the season, Kii winter untiljust a few yearsago. In the Kahuku regionwhere mostof Pond, O. (m.ob.). Oahu's wintering ducks are to be found, numberswere clearly down September:Baird's Sandpiper,Waipio, O., excellentphoto (PD); at Kii Unit in JamesCampbell N.W.R. Completecertsusing is difficult Red Knot, Opaeula, H. (PPa); Buff-breastedSandpiper, Kure (two) in this region, however, becauseof the many ephemeral wetlands and Midway (one), (PP); Black Tern, Midway {PP). difficult of access, particularly in a wet fall like this one. Other October: Snow Goose,Waipio, O. on 9th (PD). found shot on I Ith migrant speciesreported around the state were a Canada Goose on (MO, RLP) specimen not recovered; Cinnamon Teal, Kakahaia Hawaii (JAI), up to four Am. Wigeon at siteson Oahu and Hawaii, N.W.R., Molokai (RC); Greater Scaup,Waipio, O. (MO, RLP); Bar- Eur. Wigeon at Midway Oct. 8-21 (PP) and another wigeon (sp?) at tailedGodwit, Waipio (PD et al.); Whimbrel, Midway (PP). Tern l., F.F.S., Oct. 8 (JA). Four Blue-winged Teal were seen in November: Whimbrel, K.M.C.A.S., O. (VB, RS). October at Aimakapa Pond, H. (PPa), where last spring seven Blue- winged Teal ducklings hatched to become Hawaii's first verified North American duck breeding record. A PeregrineFalcon came to a National Marine Fisheriesresearch vessel in mid-November 400 mi w. of Kure Atoll (Hawaii's western- most island), and well into the Eastern Hemisphere. The bird re- mainedthrough one nightand mostof the followingday. It perchedon the mast, was photographed,and was seento take and eat two White- rumped Storm-Petrels (SK). The little groupof Gray Francolinsrecently found on Oahu near the Kaimuki end of Na Laau Trail is apparentlyfaring well as a flock of at least three and perhaps as many as 12 was seenthere Nov. 2 (PD). A Hawaiian (Corn.) Gallinule (Endangered) reported at Opaeula Pond, H., Aug. 8 (SF) was remarkableas this specieshas not beenknown on Hawaii l., for at least 50 years. Nests and fledglingsof Hawaiian (Am.) Coots (Endangered) were found this fall at Waipio, O. (PD), and at Aimakapa and Opaeula Pondson Hawaii I. (PPa). A total count Baird's Sandpiper, Overflow Pond, Sewage Treatment Plant, of 110 coots at Aimakapa Sept. 25 (PPa) was a good high count. Waipio Pen., Oahu, Haw., Sept. 14, 1982. Photo/P. Donaldson.

Volume 37, Number 2 227 SHOREBIRDS -- The regular hugrants, especiallyAm. Golden PASSERINES -- A b•rdwell-described as an lmm. Kan•a'o(Kaum Plover, Ruddy Turnstoneand Sanderling,were a little late in arriving Thrush) was reported from Pihea Trail near its intersectionwith and reached peak fall counts a little lower than usual. But it was a Alakai SwampTrail Sept. 5 (DH). This wouldbe an unusuallocation good year for the occasional and less common species. Pectoral much closer to the Kokee area of Kauai for this very rare and Sandpiperscanoe in unprecedentednumbers: a high count of 40 at endangeredspecies. On Aug. 4 a leisurely2-hr walk alongPihea trail Waipio, O., Oct. 4 (PD) where more than six at onceare rarely if ever from the Kokee Rd. trailheadto the Alakai SwampTrail intersection reported;peak count of 24 on Midway Sept. 24, and sixon Kure Sept. and returnproduced counts of Hawaiian endemicspecies as follows 21 (PP). Eleven were still present at Midway Oct. 19, probably five Kauai 'Elepaio, 13 Kauai 'Amakihi, sevenAnianiau, two Kaum indicating at least 50 individualspassed through during the month. 'Akepa, 119 'Apapane, four Tiwi and six more unidentified Two to six were at OpaeulaPond, H., Sept. 25-Oct. 17(AT,fide PPa), Drepanidids(LB). Red-billedLeiothrix still beingseen along Old and smallernumbers appeared at other localitieson Maui and Oahu. Waimanalo Rd., O. (four Aug. 9--TB) show that this introduced Unusually large numbersof dowitchers(probably Long-billed) were speciesis still holdingon despiteits drasticdecline from abundantto alsoreported this season:up to 16at Waipio Oct. 31 (PD et al.) and 12 near extirpationon Oahu in recentyears. These birds also were seen at Kii Pond Nov. 18 (RC). Highest count of Sharp-tailedSandpipers commonlyin guavathickets along the Na Pall coastaltrail on Kaum m this year was 12 at Waipio Oct. 31 (MO). mid-August(PB), Ten Bristle-thighedCurlews foragingamong players on an active Ten Java Sparrows Nov. 20 on the golf course at the Kona Surf fairway at Kahuku Golf Course Sept. 4 (PD, RLP) was an unusually Hotel, not far from Kailua-Kona,H., wherea few were recently high numberfor Oahu. The total populationat Midway duringSep~ discovered,suggest that this speciesmay be establishedand increas- tember and October was estimated at 35 (PP). Among the more ing now on that island.Flocks of 4-12 Orange-cheekedWaxbills are common Bristle-thigheds was found the vagrant Whimbrel (see now seenregularly in tall grassthickets in the HonoluluZoo (PD, PL, above) with the concolor rump and tail of the North American DS). A few Red-eared(Black-rnmped) Waxbills with them(PL) are species. The other Whimbrel at K.M.C.A.S., not with Bristle- the first reportedof this speciesin severalyears. thigheds,was positively identified as the Asiaticrace by rumpand tail And finally, a CommonRedpoll seen briefly but unmistakablyat pattern (VB, RS). One Bristle-thighedCurlew at isolatedKalaupapa SandI., Midway Oct. 12(PP) represented only the third record of th•s Pen., Molokai I., Sept. 14 (LS) was also notable. Other casual-to- speciesin the state(all at Kure and Midway at the extremew. endof occasional species reported this fall on various islands included the Hawaiianchain), and one of the very few recordsof vagrant Semipalmatedand Black-bellied plovers, Lesser Yellowlegs, Least landbirds in Hawaii. and W. sandpipers,Dunlin, Ruff and Wilson's Phalarope.

GULLS AND TERNS -- In contrast to shorebirds,vagrant and CONTRIBUTORS -- Jeff Allen (JAI), JohnAndre, Larry Balch, occasionalgull specieswere conspicuouslyunreported. Two Laugh- Phil Bruner,Tim Burr, VernonByrd, Rick Coleman,Peter Connaily, mg Gulls at Waipio Aug. 15-early Septemberand a Ring-billedGull Peter Donaldson, Stewart Fefer, Deborah Hopkinson, Steve near Kailua-Kona, H. in November (JA1) were the only gulls this Kramer, Peter Luscomb, Marie Morin, Michael Ord, Peter Paton autumn. Least Terns showedup in Septemberand very early October (PPa), Bill Principe,Peter Pyle (PP), Rob Shallenberger,Dan Snider, at Kure, Midway (five together),Oahu (Kahuku, and four at Waipio) Lani & Maile Stemmermann,Avery Taylor.•ROBERT L. PYLE, and Hawaii (PP, RS, MO, PPa). 741 N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua, HI 96734.

WEST INDIES REGION /Robert L. Norton THE NORTHERN VIRGIN ISLANDS AND EASTERN PUERTO RICAN BANK Scale Precipitation in the Virgin Islands (hereafter, V.I.) during the N period was below average from August to October by 34 to 14%, respectively. November, however, was 97% above average. • ANEGADA SoAo ASD reports that drought conditions and the effects of devastatinghurricane David (Aug. 1979) produceda deterio- rated environment for avifauna in the Dominican Republic. Further, ASD reportsthat few hummingbirds,indeed very few speciesof birds, are recovering since David. For example, Stolid Flycatcher, Myiarchus stolidusis now rarely seensince most deadtrees with nestingcavities were blown down. If that were not enough,native people were forced for weeksto take ST.THOMAS ST,JOHN • CH- CassiHill many speciesof birds for food--and probablystill do•in order to survive. Haiti surely suffersin the samemanner with possiblyeven greaterimpact on the avifauna. 65'I00' 64'/30' H' Nadir Upper-level troughs (lows) in early August and October 15-20 •nfluencedavian fallout and producedsome first occurrencesin the Cuckoo and JamaicanOwl) were missed, indicating a robust or at V.I. At Saba, Neth. Antilles, GS predictsan early winter, coolerthan leastobservable endemic avifauna. Four speciesincluding Chestnut- normal, based on faunal indicators. sided Cuckoo, JamaicanBecard, Blue Mountain Vireo, and Jamaican The first report (BH, PS) from Jamaica(hereafter, J.) is awelcomed Blackbirdtotalled only sevenindividuals during the period. addition as is a report from Saba. Without continued support from observers from other islands in the West Indies, this report will PETRELS THROUGH RAILS --Two Black-cappedPetrels were merely reflect seasonalrecords from the Puerto Rican Bank, hardly noted 600 mi e. of Florida and the Gulf Stream (29øN, 72øW) Nov. 20 representative of the Region's unique avifauna. (JD) during a cruisefrom New Englandto the V.I. During another cruisefrom the CanaryIs., acrossthe tropicalAtlantic to Martinique ENDEMICS -- Of 89 speciesobserved Aug. 12-16 in J., 25% were (hereafter,M.), GO recordeddaily sightingsof pelagicsmost of which endemics. Only two of the island's 24 endemics(Jamaican Lizard are beyond the purview of this report. However, Nov. 22-25 (14øN,

228 American Birds, March-April 1983 49øWto 14øN,56ø30'W) nine Cory's Sherwatersand 22 storm-petrel Columbidsof which BH & PS observedthe 2 endemics;Ring-tailed spp. were seen.Nine Red-billedTropicbirds and a Sula sp. were also Pigeon and Crested Quail-Dove, 15 and eight individualsrespec- noted during the crossingat that time. tively. Three Pstticines of which 2 are endemic (Yellow-billed and Five Black-crowned Night Herons were noted at St. Croix (hereaf- Black-billedparrots) and the Olive-throatedParakeet, found only at ter, St. C.) Nov. 29. An imm. c• Cinnamon Teal in a flock of Blue- J. in the W.I., were recordedin Cockpit Country Aug. 15. Seven wingeds was carefully observed for 15 minutes (RN et al.) at St. C., GoldenSwallows were reported for the first time since 1986(fide PS) Oct. 28. At first it appearedto be a ½A. discors,but its chestnutbreast Aug. 15 near Cockpit Country where 20 Jamaican Crows were also andtawny buff neck set it apartfrom the others. The possibility that it noted Aug. 14-15. Barn Swallows, possibly affected by the low was a hybrid shouldnot be ruled out. Other observationsof cyanopt- pressure system in early August showed at St. C., Aug. 10 and at era from the Greater Antilles and s.e. United States are predomi- St. T., Aug. 17. A Bank Swallow was recorded from St. J., for the first nately late in the winter or early spring when nuptial plumage is time Nov. 12 (RN) in the companyof Barn and Cliff swallows(2). A conspicuous.In the W.I. c• discorsand crecca shownew plumageby Bank Swallow was also seen at St. C., Oct. 28. Cliff Swallows were late October and early November. Three Green-winged Teal were noted from St. C., Sept. 21-24 with Cave and Bank swallows. ASD noted Nov. 15 at St. Thomas (hereafter, St. T.). Also at St. C., after saysCliff Swallowswere at D.R. for the first time Apr. 16. A N. Parula an upper-leveltrough moved throughthe area. a pair of N. Shovelers reported from J., Aug. 17, a Yellow-rumped Warbler from St. T., was seen Oct. 20 (FS). JY had reported a shoveler there Sept. 29 as Nov. 15, four Blackpolls from St. T., Oct. 21, two Prairie Warblers well. Sept. l, one N. Waterthrush from St. T., and an Am. Redstart at J., Peregrine Falcons were noted on Ocl. 9 at St. T. and St. C (FS) and Aug. 16 represent first fall dates this season. GS reports that again at St. C., Oct. 27. Osprey were seenearly in the seasonat St. C., Bobolinksseen at SabaAug. 10and possibly earlier were early for the Aug. 10 and at J., Aug. 12. Merlins seem to be more in attendancein Lesser Antilles. Bond (1979)gives Aug. 13 as most likely arrival date the V.I. this season as they have been observed regularly from for the Greater Antilles. A Scarlet Tanager was reported from Bor- September through November. Five Soras apparently were affected deaux, St. J., Oct. 18 (MR) apparently in conjunctionwith the U-L by the upper-level trough and were common at flooded pools and trough. swales on St. T., Oct. 20. Rarely seen or heard, three Clapper Rails were noted at Mangrove Lagoon, St. T., Oct. 20 as well. Fourteen ADDENDA -- ASD observed a group of White-throated Swifts at Caribbean Coots including five immatures remained at Francis Bay Santo Domingo, D.R., Apr. 27, 1981 for the first record there. GS pond, St. John (hereafter, St. J) until Aug. 8 {RN). An Am. Coot was says that a Scarlet Tanager was presentat Saba May 8. SF reports noted at St. C., Oct. 28 (FS). that the latest (spring) censusof the endangered,endemic Yellow- shoulderedBlackbird suggestedthat the populationis about 600 in SHOREBIRDS THROUGH TERNS -- Amongthese groups were Puerto Rico. some notable countsand recordsof individuals. Usually seenin small scatteredgroups throughout the V.I. during migration, 19 Semipal- CORRIGENDA -- First line S.A. AB 36 (5):897 should read "Are mated Plovers Oct. 28 at St. C., and the sightingof a Piping Hover all.... "and p. 898 Col. 2, line l I a "19-year"should read "19-day." there Sept. 16 (FS) were of local importance. A Snowy Hover at Anegada (hereafter, A.) Nov. 26 (FS) was important since very few HYPOTHETICAL -- FS reported seeinga Bachman'sWarbler at reports are received even from breeding sites such as A. Fifteen Am. West End Salt Pond, St. C., Oct. 21. An observation of less than a Golden Plover showedbriefly at St. C., Aug. 31 (FS) and one was on minute at close range (15 feet) with and without optics suggested St. T. (RN). Whimbrelsare regularvisitors to St. C. duringmigration thosefeatures of a • V. bachrnaniias thoroughlydescribed recently as evidencedby reportsof four Aug. 10, 12on Oct. 28, two Nov. 29. by P. Hamel and Gauthreaux(1982, AB;36(3)235-240),according to and one seen flying N over Pillsbury Sound, St. J., Aug. 13. Two FS. Detailsof theencounter were sent to PaulHamel. The apparent Solitary Sandpiperswere noted Aug. 13 at St. C. (FS), five Aug. 17 at winter range expansionsof Verrnivora spp lately in the Greater St. T., and five Sept. I at St.T. A Buff-breastedSandpiper was Antilles (Gochfeld, 1974)in additionto other "rare" speciesin the observed at St. C., Sept. 28 (FS, JY) providing a first record from the area may be owing to more experiencedobservers afield. Reportsof V.I. very rare species,however require thoroughdescriptive documenta- Sixteen Red Knots were observed Aug. 15 at St. C., seven Aug. 17 tion. at J., and one Nov. 26 at A. (FS). Pectoral Sandpipers which ABBREVIATION -- Mahogany Run Golf & Tennis Club = apparently migrate in small groups, appeared Sept. I and St. T. in M.R.G. & T.C. small numbers(14), but a flock of 127 at M.R.G. & T.C. was quite CONTRIBUTORS-- Subregionaleditors in boldface,John Drury, unexpected Oct. 28 which may have been a result of the U-L trough. Sean Furniss, Celeste Hays, Brian Hope, Geoff Oliver, Moriah FS reported a sighting of Baird's Sandpiper at St. C., Aug. 27, Redden, GeorgeSeaman, Fred Sladen, AnnabelleStockton-Dod, Paul possibly also weather-related, which, if substantiated.would be the Sykes, Jr., John Yntema.--ROBERT L. NORTON, Division of Fish first from the Greater Antilles (Bond, 1979l. White-rumpedSandpip- and Wildlife, 101 Eslale Nazareth, St. Thomas, USV! 00802 ers (28) were noted Nov. 29 among a large group of Western and Semipalmatedsandpipers which are commonat St. C. duringmigra- tion. Westerns (100+) were noted at A. (FS) Nov. 26. During the crossingof the tropical Atlantic, GO observed 13 Pomarineand five Parasiticjaegers about 360 mi e. of M., Nov. 25 and noted that nearly WOODEN BIRDS all were dark-phase or immatures. AND DUCKS Single Ring-billed Gulls were noted at St. C., Sept. 26 {FS}, and Nov. 29 (RN), possiblyone continuousoccurrence, and St.T., Nov. Individuallyhand-carved 15. The first Black-headedGull, an immature, from St. C. was seen in .. and painted, the company of the Nov. 29 Ring-billed (RN) at industrializedKrause available Lagoon. StragglingLaughing Gulls (2) were noted Oct. 28 & Nov. 15 in various at St. T. Three Gull-billed Terns were observedat St. C., Aug. I 0 (FS, I / arestanding, RN). Although no local breeding site has been found recently, these " decoyand terns are presumablydispersing from some not-too-distantcolony. Least Terns which breed at St. C., numbered69 near Krause Lagoon • wing-spread that day. GO reported seeing 100+ Sooty Terns, somefeeding, Nov. styles. 25 about 360 mi e. of M., which may provide additional clues as to ///•v' ' ForBrochures their wintering range in the tropics (Robertson, 1969las well as that of with54 full-color Sandwich Tern, two of which were seen about 700 mi e. of M. Nov. hotossend $1 to: 22. .0 Box21386 Minneapolis, MN 55421 PIGEONS THROUGH TANAGERS -- White-crowned Pigeons averaged 23+/day at J. (BH, PS) Aug. 12-17. This is somewhat encouragingevidence of a moderate post-breedingpopulation which may also be encouragingfor local hunters. Jamaica has 8 resident

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