A morning's walk through Doodletown, Bear Mountain State Park, was typically productive (and typically wonderful). Cerulean Warblers were apparent throughout, with the best views coming along the hillside near the entrance (including an eye-level female and a singing male on a bare branch) and near the Herbert Cemetery (another singing male). We also heard and saw several Hooded Warblers, with the best view again coming opposite Herbert Cemetery: a singing, eye-level male in beautiful plumage. Other highlights included several cuckoos (calling Yellow-billed especially); abundant vireos (including a Yellow-throated battling a catbird for turf); and a Green Heron perched on a tree branch overlooking the pond. Non-avian pleasures included a beaver in the pond; a couple of northern watersnakes; and a pair of red efts, as gorgeous as always against the muddy trail. --Joe Wallace and Sharon AvRutick, Westchester
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