Arelen Borko, Lance Verderame and I were out early this morning, but birding was somewhat slower at the Bashakill. The number of birds was down from the last two days, but diversity was good. I personally had 16 species of Warbler including two new for the year and know that at least two species were seen that I missed. A first year male Orchard Oriole put on a great show, bursting out in song, in the Apple trees in the Orchard off Haven road. Most of the expected species were seen, but still no cuckoos or tanagers (at least not for me or my group). Flycatchers were restricted to half the expected species as well. Thanks to Curt McDermott and Rob Stone for finding a nice male BAY-BREASTED WARBLER at the Pine Boat Launch. A male HOODED WARBLER was also new, thanks to the young birders group who found that bird. There is still plenty more to come. John Haas
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