An "Eastern Race" Nashville Warbler turned up out of the thickets at Valley Stream State Park on Thanksgiving Day at about 2:30 PM. Other than that, land birds were pretty slow except for a smattering of WT Sparrows and up to 3 very vocal Brown Creepers around the mid-section of the Park. Having Orange-crowned in mind, as it's exactly 6 years to the day when I pished one up in the same area, this is my personal first Nashville in our area for this late date. I found nothing in the field that suggested a "Western Race" Nashville, (including no tail wagging and a lack of extensive gray on the back) and after hitting the books, I easily confirmed that - and eliminated the other Western Vermivora Warblers with eye-rings. To look for this bird, find the Basketball courts which are visible from the Eastern end of the Main Parking lot and find the Nature Trail that cuts in just South of that area. An active bird as Nashville's usually are, if it's still around, it should be found fairly easily. Pishing could help, or just listen for it's soft call note. Bobby Berlingeri Elmont, N.Y.
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