No sightings of yesterday’s Fork-tailed Flycatcher at its previously favored perches or any of the other potentially promising locations at Greig Farm this morning, despite considerable observer effort. With more than 24 hours elapsed since the last observation through equally intense coverage all day yesterday, it seems increasingly likely that the bird has moved on. While this species is known for its tendency to vanish quickly when it does pop up in our region, lingering individuals are not unheard of, so local birders would do well to keep an eye out just in case it is still hanging around somewhere nearby. Best of luck to any brave subsequent searchers, and good migration birding to all. The fall vagrant season is still young; this is unlikely to be the last surprise!
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