Swainson’s Migration
This was October 8 2022 over Westcave preserve.

This was October 8 2022 over Westcave preserve.

Migration !!! Had a few hundred of these guys near La Grange yesterday. Then I stopped by Hornsby about noon and it was almost devoid of shorebird habitat. Water is up and meets the grass, so no “shore”. I did manage to find 3 of the the “big 4”: Least, Killdeer & Spotted.
Doesn’t look too hopeful for Finch irruption this year, but I hope we prove him wrong . Finch Irruption Article Eyes to the skies!!!
Interesting article from Birdcast.
And here’s a small challenge for you B3 grads (or anyone else): ID this bird and tell us why. What is the diagnostic field mark?
Spotted towhee, numerous Lincoln, white crown, white throated and chippys at the dacha still today. White eye and yellow throat vireos showed up about a week ago. Summer Tanager first seen on Friday. No sign of great crest fly yet.
This is birdcast’s way of saying “stay frosty!”