Red-necked Phalarope Hornsby
Here’s a good one. At Hornsby now if any want to come down.

Here’s a good one. At Hornsby now if any want to come down.

Been uppies and dickcissels going over regularly in small numbers this morning at “The Dacha “. Also been hearing the snap of warbler bills in small groups. The ones I got on were yellow warblers. Pretty sure I heard the “ick” call of an oriole, but could not find him. And Dacha bird #137 is…………….what…
After gulls and flysnatchers, I’m starting to think of shorebirds again! This pix didn’t make the cut in the TAS Greg Lasley photo contest, but it was one of my favorites I took during birdathon.
I came up with 113 species on Corpus FT (for my personal list).
Got bird # 149 at the Dacha recently (found by Mary)
Fall migration is in the air! Dickcissels and at least 4 upland sandpipers going over on this morning’s walk.
Can you ID this bird I had at my place yesterday? Hint: first out of state sparrow of the season for me. If you can, type “yes” in the comments and I’ll reveal ID later. (Bonus points if you can age the bird). If not, or unsure, you may want to sign up (or sign…