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6-1-80 to 7-20-80
[[Preprinted]] MEMO BOOK
40 SHEETS 6 IN. x 4 IN.
Formerly
No. K-4216
Camp Manufacturing
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
Sheaffer Eaton Division of Textron Inc. [[/preprinted]]
James W Eike
6207 Newman Rd
Fairfax VA
2 mi from Clifton
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[[underlined]] Rain = 0.5' [[/underlined]]
6-1-80 Sun. 66° - 86°
Scattered, light clouds; clear most of day - wind SW, 10 - 20 mph - overcast in afternoon - thunder to NW beginning 5:45 P.M. Few drops of rain beg. 6:05 PM. - intense thunder shower.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
2 White-eyed Vireos (25) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens [[insertion]]+Y [[/insertion]] (25) 15-20 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Cowbirds
1-2 Redstarts 20+ Starlings
1 Parula W. 6-8 House Sps.
1 Orchard Oriole 2-3 Song " [[Ditto for: Sps]]
5-6 Robins (Y) 1 C. Wren 2♂ 1♀
10-15 Cardinals (Y) 3 Goldfinches
2-4 Mockers 3-4 Chickadees
1 Pil. Woodpecker 3-4 Titmice
1 Flicker 2-3 Meadowlarks
2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
2 Downys 2-3 Chipping "
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1 Wood Thrush 1 Bobwhite
3 Barn Swallows 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Thrasher 1 Peewee
1 Catbird 1 Yellowthroat
1 Green Heron [[superscript]]5-6X[[/superscript]] 1 Red-wing ♂
1 Phoebe 2 Purple Martins
* 1 Red-shoulder √ 1 Barred Owl (c)
1 No. Oriole 3 Ch. Swifts
6-2-80 Mon. 69°-86°
Rachel leaves for Milw. today [[image]] ;'( [[/image]]
Overcast much of day -- few spatters of rain 2:15-3:00 P.M. -- then mostly sunny. Wind SW, 10-20 mph.
√ 1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 20+ Doves
2 White-eyed Vireos (25) 4-5 Crows
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) Jays
3 House Wrens ^[[+Y]] (25) 10-15 Grackles
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[[centre]][[underline]] Away 10:A.M -- 1:15 PM -- Airport [[/underline]]
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1-2 Cowbirds
2-4 Peewees (2-5) 15-20 Starlings
1 Wood Thrush (5) 6-8 House Sps.
3 Barn Swallows 2-3 Song "
5-6 Robins (Y) 1 C. Wren
10-15 Cardinals (Y) 3 Goldfinches 2♂ 1♀
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Chickadees
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Titmice
1 Flicker 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Downys 2-3 Chipping "
1 Thrasher 1 Bobwhite
1 Catbird 1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo
1 Green Heron 5-6X 1 Acad. Flycatcher
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 No. Oriole 1 Orchard Oriole
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[[centre]]Chipmunk[[/centre]]
6-3-80 Tues 68°-85° Cloudy; calm in A.M. -- mostly sunny during day -- wind SSW, 10-20 mph. -- heavy clouds to NW & N w/ much thunder, 4:30 P.M. on -- wind shifting suddenly to N & NE at 5:00 P.M. --- rain began 5:05 hard at times = 0.5 by 6:15 P.M. -- storm passed thru before 6:00.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens ^[[+Y]] (25) 10-15 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 20+ Starlings
2-4 Peewees 6-8 House Sps.
1 No. Oriole 2-3 Song "
3 Barn Swallows 1 C. Wren
1 Pine Warbler (5) 3 Goldfinches
1 Red-shoulder 2X 2-3 Chickadees
6-8 Robins 2-3 Titmice
12-15 Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Chipping "
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1-2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
1 Wood Thrush 1-2 Cowbirds
1 Yellow-flicker 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Thrasher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Catbird
1 Barred Owl 7:15 A.M.
1 Green Heron √ [[underline]]6 [[strikeout]]4[[/strikeout]][[/underline]] Bluebirds √
1 Yellow-throat (5) 2 TVS
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 2 Ch. Swifts 1-2 Jays (nearby)
√ Weather -- cont'd.--brief wind gusts to perhaps 45 mph. here -- measured at 65 mph at National -- tornado reports much damage to N & W of us.
√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Family of 4 Bluebirds came to wires near our power pole in A.M. -- later pair was at our nest-box as usual -- nest [[strikeout]]needs[[/strikeout]] nearly complete when we checked 2 days ago.
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[[Centre]] Chipmunk [[/centre]]
6-4-80 Wed. 60°- Cloudless; wonderful morning -- wind NNE, 10-25 mph Few high clouds in aft.; low humidity -- glorious day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens (+Y)(25) 1-2 Jays
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 10-15 Grackles
3-4 Peewees (5) 2 Cowbirds
1 Yellow throat (5) 20+ Starlings
1 Parula W. (5) 6-8 House Sps.
1 No. Oriole (5) 2-3 Song "
6-8 Robins (incl. Y) 1 C. Wrens
12-15 Cardinals (" Y) 3 Goldfinches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Chickadees
1-2 Red-bellies 3-4 Titmice
1-2 Downys 2-3 Meadowlarks
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1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 2-3 Field Sps.
1 Thrasher 2-3 Chipping "
1 Catbird 1 Bobwhite
1 Green Heron 2 Barn Swallows
1 Orchard Oriole 2 Purple Martins
6 Bluebirds √[[superscript over checkmark]]1 [[/superscript]] 1 Acad. Flycatcher
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Cr. Flycatcher 1 T √
* √[[superscript over √]]1 [[/superscript]] Family of 4 Bluebirds came to wire near house again this A.M. -- pair at nest box -- [[underline]]4 eggs in nest.[[/underline]]
6-5-80 Thurs. 49°-76°
Cloudless; wind N, 5-10 mph. High, hazy clouds in afternoon -- another fine day.
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2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens +Y (25) 15-20 Grackles
1 Prairie W. (5) 2 Cowbirds
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 20+ Starlings
6 Barn Swallows 6-8 House Sps.
1 Acad. Flycatcher 2-3 Song "
1 Cr. Flycatcher 1 C. Wren
3-4 Peewees 3 Goldfinches
10-15 [[strikeout]]Barn[[/strikeout]] Cardinals (Y) 2-3 Chickadees
6-8 Robins (Y) 2-4 Titmice
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Downys 2-3 Chipping "
1 Green Heron 1 Bobwhite
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 Catbird
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 1 Thrasher
3 [[strikeout]]2[[/strikeout]] Bluebirds √[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 2 TVs
1 Yellow throat (5) 1 Red-shoulder
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) [[strikeout]] 1 Sc. Tanager [[/strikeout]]
1 Orchard Oriole (5) Red-wing
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1 Pil. Woodpecker 1-2 Jays
1 No. Oriole ♂ (5) 2 Ch. Swifts
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Pr. of Bluebirds at nest-box, plus one spotted young in yard in late aft. (7:45 PM.)
Note: in late aft., I was in kitchen with Claire -- heard bird screaming in garage -- found 4-5' Black Snake hanging down about 1 foot from top of roll-up garage door, with a Peewee (they have been hunting insects in garage & under soffit for days) in it's mouth, & partly wrapped around it. Rescued Peewee, which flew away minus a snakesmouth full of feathers. Disposed of snake.
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6-6-80 Fri. 55°-74°
Heavy overcast -- light rain began 6:50 A.M. -- ending by [[strikeout]] soon [[/strikeout]] 9:45 A.M. -- then interim showers 3:00 P.M. on -- thunder to west 5:00 P.M. to 6:30. Wind light & variable -- mainly SE, 5-10 mph. Rain = 0.5"
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens +Y (25) 1-2 Jays
1 Pine W. (5) 10-15 Grackles
1 Parula W. (5) 1 Red-wing
2-4 Peewees (5) 1 Cowbird
1 Acad. Flycatcher 20+ Starlings
1 Cr. Flycatcher (20) 6-8 House Sps.
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Song "
6-8 Robins 1 C. Wren
10-15 Cardinals 3 Goldfinches
2-3 Mockers 2-3 Chickadees
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Titmice
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? Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
? Downys 2-3 Field Sps.
3-4 Barn Swallows 2-3 Chipping "
1 No. Oriole (5) 1 Bobwhite
1 Catbird (5) 1 Green Heron
1 Thrasher (5) 1 Red-shoulder
2 Wood Thrushes (25) 2 Bluebirds
1 Sc. Tanager (5) [[strikeout]]Red-shoulder[[/strikeout]]
1 Yellow throat (5) 1 TV
6-7-80 Sat. 67°- 88° Hazy overcast early -- occ. bright sun -- hot, humid; wind mainly WSW, 5-15 mph. Constant, heavy thunder to W & NW, 4:00 P.M. on -- hard rain [[underline]](and brief, heavy hail), [[/underline]] 5:15 P.M. to 6:40. Rain = 0.9"
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2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens + Y (25) 15-20 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1-2 Cowbirds (5)
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 20+ Starlings [[?]]
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 6-8 House Sps.
1 Yellow throat (5) 2-3 Song " (5)
6-8 Robins (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
10-15 Cardinals 3 Goldfinches (5)
2-3 Mockers (Y?) 2-3 Chickadees (5)
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Titmice (5)
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
1-2 Downys 2-3 Field Sps. (5)
1 Catbird (5) 2-3 Chipping " (5)
1 Thrasher (5) 1 Bobwhite (5)
1 Red-shoulder 1 Phoebe (5)
√ 1 Kingfisher √ 1 Nuthatch
2-4 Peewees (5) 1 acad. Flycatcher
2 Bluebirds (15) 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Towhee (5) 2 Ch. Swifts
1 Green Heron 1 No. Oriole (5)
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6-8-80 Sun. 76°- 81°
Humid (90%) -- heavy overcast; wind S, 10-15 mph. -- occ. bright sun -- mid-aft., heavy overcast, [[underline]] wind 20-50 mph [[/underline]] in gusts, N-NW, limbs falling -- cloudless by 5:00 P.M.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 3 House Wrens +Y (25) 10-15 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1-2 Cowbirds (5)
2 Barn Swallows 20+ Starlings
2 Orchard Orioles in yard 6-8 House Sps.
1 Parula W .(5) in yard 2-3 Song "
1 Green Heron 1 Carolina Wren
1 Yellowthroat in yard (5) 3 Goldfinches
6-8 Robins (5) 2-3 Chickadees
10-15 Cardinals (5) 2-3 Titmice
2-4 Mockers (5) 1-2 Jays
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Meadowlarks
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1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Downys 2-3 Chipping "
1 Thrasher 1 Sc. Tanager
1 Catbird 1-2 Ch. Swifts
2 Bluebirds 1 No. Oriole
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]]♂ House Wren building in Wren house near Rachel's "tire tree"
6-9-80 Mon. 45°-73° Chilly; cloudless; wind S, 10-20 mph; in afternoon, partly cloudy, wind SW, 15-30 mph. -- great day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens +Y (25) 10-20 Grackles
1 Killdeer 1 Red-wing ♂
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1 Yellowthroat 15-20 Starlings
1 Parula W. 6-8 House Sps.
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Song "
1 Thrasher 1 C. Wren
1 Catbird 3 Goldfinches
6-8 Robins 2-3 Chickadees
10-15 Cardinals 2 Titmice
2-3 Mockers 1-2 Meadowlarks
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Chipping "
1-2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
2 Barn Swallows 1 Orchard Oriole
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Green Heron
2 Ch. Swifts 3 TVS
2-4 Peewees 2 Bluebirds √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Note: 5 [[underline]] eggs [[/underline]] in Bluebird nest-box.
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6-10-80 Tues. 56°--71°
Heavy overcast; drizzle began about 6:00 A.M. - to 9:30 [[underline]] A.M. or so = 0.2". [[/underline]] Thunder to NW, 1:55 P.M. Rain began 2:15 P.M. -- wind NE, 15-25 mph. [[underline]] Rain = 0.2" [[/underline]]
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens +Y √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript (25) 1-2 Jays
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 15-20 Grackles
1 Yellowthroat (5) 1-2 Cowbirds
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 20+ Starlings
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 6-8 House Sps.
1 Parula W. (5) 2-3 Song "
2 Bluebirds (5) 1 C. Wren
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 3 Goldfinches
6-8 Robins 2-3 Chickadees ?Y
15+ Cardinals 2-3 Titmice
2-3 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
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1-2 Downys 2-3 Chipping Sps.
1 Green Heron 1 Red-shoulder
2-4 Peewees 1 Bob-white
√ 1-2 C. Waxwings 2 Barn Swallows
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Young House Wrens left nest on side of garage about 2:00 P.M. (in rain) -- stayed along fence row near crabapple to about 4:00 P.M. -- then headed to woods (as usual) -- perhaps 3-4 young.
Note: Peggy Johnson told Claire today that she [[strikeout]] h [[/strikeout]] and Frank have had "about a dozen" quail around their home this spring --
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6-11-80 Wed. 46°--70°
Cloudless much of day;
light S breezes. Great day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5 Crows
2 House Wrens (25)√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 20+ Grackles
1 Sc. Tanager 2 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 15-20 Starlings
1 Yellowthroat 6-8 House Sps.
1 Parula W. 2-3 Song "
2-4 Peewees 1 C. Wren
1 Phoebe 3 Goldfinches
6-8 Robins 2-3 Titmice
15-20 Cardinals 2-3 Chickadees
2-3 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Downys √ 2-3 Chipping " [[unknown red symbol-asterisk?]] [[/underline]]
[[red circled]]* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Bobwhite
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1 Prairie W. 1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo
1 Acad. Flycatcher 2 Bluebirds
2 Barn Swallows 1 Flicker
1 Orchard Oriole 1 Red-wing ♂
1 Pil. Woodpecker 1 Green Heron
1 Cr. Flycatcher
Carter Johnston reports [[underline]] two [[/underline]]
Green Herons today; also
"about 20 or so" C. Geese
6-12-80 Thurs. 45°-71°
Virtually cloudless & calm in A.M.
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2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5 Crows
√ 4-5 House Wrens √[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 20+ Grackles
1 Yellow-br. Chat 2 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings 20+ Starlings
2 Bluebirds ♂ ♀ 8-10 House Sps. Y
1 Sc. Tanager 3-4 Song " Y
1 Orchard Oriole 1-2 C. Wrens
2-4 Peewees 3 Goldfinches
1 Yellowthroat 3-4 Chickadees
6-8 Robins 5 (+?) Titmice √[[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] Y
15-20 Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Field Sps.
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Chipping "
2 Downys 1 Bob-White
2 Barn Swallows 1 Red-shoulder
2 Purple Martins 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Towhee 1 Cr. Flycatcher
√ [[underline]]2[[/underline]]C. Waxwings 1 Nuthatch
1 Wood Thrush 1 Green Heron
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo √ 1 [[underline]]Hummingbird[[/underline]] ♀ at Tritoma
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1 Sc. Tanager (5) 1 Red-wing
√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Male H. Wren beginning to build again in nest-box at side of garage. One young Wren came back from woods to roof of home.
√ [[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] Family group of 5 Titmice flying together about yard.
Note: Bruce Arnold reports Bluebirds fledged
6-13-80 Fri. 44°-76° Cloudless; calm in A.M. Light SW breezes in afternoon. Wonderful day!
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[[centre]] Away 9:20 A.M. -- 1:30 P.M. (shopping)
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
2-3 House Wrens √ [[superscript over √]] 2 [[/superscript]] (25) 20+ Grackles
1 Thrasher 2 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 15+ Starlings
1 No. Oriole (5) 8-10 House Sps.
1 Orchard Oriole (c) 4-6 Song " (5)
2-4 Peewees (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 3 Goldfinches (5)
6-8 Robins (5) 3-4 Chickadees (5)
15-20 Cardinals (5) 4-6 Titmice (5)
2-4 Mockers (5) 1-2 Nuthatches (c)
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
1-2 Downys 2-4 Field Sps. (5)
1 Acad. Flycatcher 3-5 Chipping " (5)
1 Cr. Flycatcher 1 Bobwhite (5)
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) √ 1 C. Waxwing
1 Towhee (5) 1 Yellowthroat (5)
1 Red-shoulder 2 Bluebirds
31 C. Geese {√ SE-NW Low 9:00 1-2 Jays
1 Green Heron 1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5)
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1 Red-tail (ad) √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 1 Red-wing ♂
1 Wood Thrush
√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Ad. Red-tail being harried by a Barn Swallow.
√[[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] ♂ House Wren still building
6-[[strikeout]]15[[/strikeout]]14-80 Sat. 47°-82° Cloudless & calm early; cloudless allday, but light breezes in afternoon - another [[strikeout]]grea[[/strikeout]] great day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens √[[superscript over √]]3[[/superscript]] (25) ? Jays
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 18-20 Grackles
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 1 Red-wing ♂
2-5 Peewees 2 Cowbirds
1 Phoebe 20+ Starlings
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1 Great Blue Heron {S-N 7:45 PM. low
1 Pine W. (5) 6-10 House Sps.
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 3-4 Song " (5)
6-8 Robins (5) 1 C. Wren (3)
15-20 Cardinals (5) 3 Goldfinches (5)
2-4 Mockers (5) 3-4 Chickadees (5)
1-2 Red-bellies 5-6 Titmice (5)
1-2 Downys 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
1 yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 2-4 Field Sps. (5)
1 Red-shoulder 3-4 Chipping " (5)
1 Parula W. (5) √ [[superscript over √]] 1 [[/superscript]] [[underline]] 1 Bobwhite [[/underline]]
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 2 Purple Martins
4 Barn Swallows 1 Green Heron
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Prairie W. (5)
2 C. Waxwings 1 Nuthatch
1 Wood Thrush (5) 2 Thrashers √ [[superscript over √]] 1 [[/superscript]]
1 Pil. Woodpecker √ 3 Ch. Swifts
√ [[superscript over √]] 1 [[/superscript]] ♂ Bobwhite at scratch feed under Pfitzer & between Yews at ▲.
√ [[superscript over √]] 2 [[/superscript]] Ad. Thrasher & 1 young.
√ [[superscript over √]] 3 [[/superscript]] ♂ & ♀ House Wrens now busy building.
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6-15-80 Sun. 47°-89° Father's Day -- [[underline]]watch [[/underline]] & beautiful card from Claire -- Bright sun early -- sudden clouds, spatter of large rain-drops 7:05 A.M., then partly clearing -- wind SW, 5-15 mph. Thunder to NW & W from 4:00
|Sudden storm hit at 4:30--
|winds N-NNE to perhaps 60 mph--
|many limbs down -- [[underline]]power[[/underline]] off --
|[[underline]]3 1/4 hours.[[/underline]]
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens √ [[superscript]]1[[/superscript]] (25) 1-2 Jays
1 Phoebe (5) 15-20 Grackles
1 Sc. Tanagers (5) 2 Cowbirds (5)
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 20+ Starlings
1 Pine W. (5) 8-10 House Sps.
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 3-4 Song " (5)
3-4 Peewees (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
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1 Wood Thrush (5) 3 Goldfinches (5)
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 3-4 Chickadees (5)
1 Yellow-b. Chat (5) 5-6 Titmice (5)
6-10 Robins (5) 1-2 Nuthatches
15-20 Cardinals (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
2-4 Mockers (5), 2-3 Field Sps. (5)
1-2 Red-bellies 3-4 Chipping " (5)
1-2 Downys √ 2 Bobwhites √ [[superscript over√ ]] 1 [[/superscript]]
4 Barn Swallows * 1 Red-shoulder
2 Purple Martins 1 Green Heron
2 Thrashers (5) (ad + Y) 2 Bluebirds (5) [[superscript over birds]] 6 [[/superscript]] ♂♀
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5)
√[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript] ♂ Bob-White at Pfitzer, 3:30-4:00 -- within 6' of Claire -- put out scratch, and he ate well.
Note: confirmed tornado touched down in Parklawn area; possible one at Sterling Park. Power off for thousands all night.
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6-16-80 Mon. 67°-72° Cloudy; showers about 4-5:00 A.M. -- [[underline]]total [[/underline]] since yesterday = [[underline]]0.7" rain[[/underline]]. Rain began 8:45 A.M., 1/2 hour -- again about 4:00 P.M. Wind NNE, 5-15 mph. to mid-aft.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (15) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens (25) 20+ Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 Red-wing ♂
2 Thrashers (ad. + Y) 2 Cowbirds (5)
1 Catbird (5) 20+ Starlings
1 Towhee (5) 8-12 House Sps.
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 4-5 Song " (5)
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
2-4 Barn Swallows 3 Goldfinches 2♂ 1♀ (5)
2 Purple Martins 4-5 Chickadees (5)
6-10 Robins 5-7 Titmice (5)
15-20 Cardinals 1-2 Nuthatches
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2-4 Mockers (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
1 Pil. Woodpecker 3-4 Field Sps. (5)
1-2 Red-bellies 3-5 Chipping " (5)
1-2 Downys 1 Bob-white (5)√[[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]]
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Green Heron
1 Phoebe (5) 1 Killdeer
1 Prairie W. (5) 1 Hummingbird ▲
1 Acad. Flycatcher No. Oriole
2 Bluebirds √ [[superscript over √]] 1 [[/superscript]] 2-3 Ch. Swifts
1 Flicker
√ [[superscript over √]] 1 [[/superscript]] Only 4 eggs in nest -- what became of #5??
√ [[superscript over √]] 2 [[/superscript]] Bobwhite at scratch feed about 4:15
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[[centre]] Away 9:30--2:00 P.M. [[/centre]]
6-17-80 Tues. 47°-74° Cloudless; calm early; light southerly breezes in afternoon
2 Red-eyed Vireos (5) 20+ Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
4-5 House Wrens (25) 20+ Grackles
1 Prairie W. (5) 1 Red-wing (5)
1 Parula W. (5) 2 Cowbirds (5)
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 20+ Starlings
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 10-15 House Sps.
2 Thrashers (15) 3-4 Song " (5)
1-2 Catbirds (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
2 Barn Swallows 3 Goldfinches (5)
6-10 Robins (5) 3-5 Chickadees (5)
15-20 Cardinals (5) 5-7 Titmice (5)
2-4 Mockers (5) 1-2 Nuthatches
1-2 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
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[[centre]]Grey Fox in yard --[[/centre]]
1-2 Downys 2-3 Field Sps. (5)
1 Phoebe (5) 3-4 Chipping " (5)
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 1 Bobwhite (5)
3-4 Peewees (5) 1 Green Heron
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Hummingbird ♀
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 1 Towhee (5)
1 Wood Thrush (5) 2 Ch. Swifts
2 Purple Martins
[[strikeover with circle around it]]50[[/strikeover]]49 sp
6-18-80 Wed. 48°-74° High, hazy overcast; mostly sunny in afternoon (quite cloudy mid-day) -- light, variable breezes, mainly S, 5-10 mph.
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo 20+ Grackles
4-5 House Wrens (25) 1 Red-wing ♂
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1 Sc. Tanager 2 Cowbirds
1 Acad. Flycather 15-20 Starlings
1 Cr. Flycatcher 8-12 House Sps.
3-4 Peewees 3-5 Song "
2 Thrashers 1 C. Wren {in yard
1 Towhee 3 Goldfinches
1-2 Catbirds 3-4 Chickadees
6-10 Robins 4-6 Titmice
15-20 Cardinals 1-2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Red-bellies 3-4 Field Sps.
1-2 Downys 3-5 Chipping "
2 Barn Swallows 1 Bobwhite
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 Yellowthroat
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Parula W.
* 1 Red-shoulder [strikeover]]Orchard Oriole[[/strikeover]](5)
1 Green Heron 2 Ch. Swifts
2 Purple Martins 2 Bluebirds √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]]
1 Wood Thrush √ 5-6 [[underline]]Orchard Orioles 3-4 Y[[/underline]]
√ 1 Louis Water-thrush (5)
1 Phoebe 1 TV
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{√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Checked Bluebird box {carefully at 7:10 P.M. --
{3 tiny young and one egg.
6-19-80 Thurs. 50°-79°
Cloudless; calm in A.M., few hazy clouds late aft.; wind SW, 10-20 mph Great day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo 15-20 Grackles
3-4 House Wrens [[strikeout]]1-2[[/strikeout]]12-15 Red-Wings
1 Yellow-br. Chat [[strikeout]]2[[/strikeout]]3 Cowbirds 1Y
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 15-20 Starlings
1 Kingbird 8-12 House Sps.
1 Yellowthroat 3-5 Song "
1 Parula W. 1 C. Wren
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2 Indigo Buntings (25) 3 Goldfinches
2 Thrashers 3-5 Chickadees
2 Catbirds 4-6 Titmice
3-4 Peewees 1-2 Nuthatches
1 Sc. Tanager 2-3 Meadowlarks
1 Acad. Flycatcher 2-3 Field Sps.
2 Barn Swallows 3-5 Chipping Sps.
6-10 Robins 1 Bobwhite at Pfitzer
15+ Cardinals [[double underline]]2[[/double underline]] Red-shoulders
2-4 Mockers 1 Phoebe
1-2 Red-bellies 2 Bluebirds
1-2 Downys 1 Flicker
1 Hummingbird
6-20-80 Fri. 60°-76°
Cloudless, wind N, NW, 10-30 mph.
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√ [[underline]]1 Blue Grosbeak ♂ √[[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] (5)[[/underline]] 20-30 Doves (5)
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 5-6 Crows
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 15-20 Grackles
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 1 Red-wing (5) ♂
1 Yellowthroat (5) 2 Cowbirds (5)
[[strikeout]]2-3[[/strikeout]] 3-4 House Wrens (25) 20+ Starlings
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 10-15 House Sps.
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 3-4 Song " (5)
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 C. Wren (5)
2 Thrashers (5) 3 Goldfinches
2 Catbirds (5) 3-5 Chickadees (5)
3-5 Peewees (5) 4-7 Titmice (5)
4 Barn Swallows 1-2 Nuthatches (5)
2 Purple Martins (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
8-10 Robins (5) 3-5 Field Sps. (5)
15+ Cardinals (5) 3-5 Chipping Sps. (5)
3-4 Mockers (5) 1 Bobwhite
1 Pil. Woodpecker (5) *1 Red-shoulder
1-2 Red-bellies 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1-2 Downys 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Green Heron 2 Bluebirds ♂ ♀
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2 Ch. Swifts 1-2 TVs'
1 No. Oriole (5) 1 Wood Thrush (5)
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Blue Grosbeak singing beautifully in front yard, then atop one of Nagquez' cedars.
6-21-80 Sat. 51°-80°
Scattered high, light clouds; wind N, 5-10 mph.
Summer solstice 1:47 A.M. EDT -- off coast of Pakistan -- sun crossed Tropic of Cancer.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
2 White-eyed Vireo (25) (5) 4-6 Crows
3-4 House Wrens (25) √ [[strikeout]]15-20 [[/strikeout]]150+ Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 Red-wing (5) ♂
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 2 Cowbirds (5)
1 Yellowthroat (5) 20+ Starlings
2 Thrashers (5) 8-12 House Sps.
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[[centre]][[underline]]1 Deer[[/underline]][[/centre]]
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 3-4 Song Sp. (5)
6-10 Robins (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
15+ Cardinals (5) 3 Goldfinches (5)
2-4 Mockers (5) 3-5 Chickadees (5)
1 Pil. Woodpecker 4-6 Titmice (5)
1-2 Red-bellies 2 Nuthatches (5)
1-2 Downys 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 3-4 Field Sps. (5)
5-6 Barn Swallows 4-5 Chipping " (5)
2 Purple Martins 1 Bobwhite √ [[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]]
* 1 Cooper's Hawk √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] * 1 Red-shoulder
1 TV 1 Green Heron
2 Bluebirds [[double underline]4-6 [[/double underline]]Orchard Orioles (3-4Y)
1 No. Oriole (5) 3 Ch. Swifts
1 Towhee (5) 1 Wood Thrush (5)
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Cooper's being harassed by 4-5 Barn Swallows
√ [[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] Bob-White at scratch feed 3:35 P.M.
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[[centre]]Rachel due today!!! :)[[/centre]]
[[centre]]Mary & John " " !!! "[[/centre]]
6-22-80 Sun. 55°-84°
Cloudless; calm early; Light breeze in afternoon --
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens 100+ Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1-2 Red-wings
1 Yellow-br. Chat 2 Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat 20+ Starlings
1 Sc. Tanager 8-10 House Sps.
5 Barn Swallows 3-4 Song "
2 Purple Martins 1 C. Wren
2 Thrashers 3 Goldfinches
1 Catbird 4-5 Chickadees
6-10 Robins 4-5 Titmice
15-20 Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
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[[centre]]1 Grey Fox [[/centre]]
3-4 [[underline]]Red-bellies Y[[/underline]] 4-5 Field Sps.
2 Downys 4-5 Chipping "
1 Pil. Woodpecker 1 Bob-White
1 Green Heron * 1 Red-shoulder
3-5 Peewees 1 Wood Thrush
2 Bluebirds 1 Parula W.
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
3 Ch. Swifts 1 Towhee
4-5 Orchard Orioles 1 TV
√ [[underline]]1 Barred Owl[[/underline]] Mary and John arrived about P.M.! Rachel home 7:45 P.M.! Bob-White at scratch.
6-23-80 Mon. 58°-86°
Thin, hazy overcast -- all day -- light southerly breezes in afternoon.
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Purple Martin house is up at former McLeod home -- 1 ♂ Purple Martin
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (15) 4-6 Crows
3+ House Wrens (25) [[?]]+ Grackles
2 Thrashers 2 Red-wings 2 ♂
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2 Cowbirds
1 Parula W. (5) 20+ Starlings
1 Wood Thrush (5) 8-12 House Sps.
1 Yellowthroat (5) 3-4 Song Sps.
[[underline]]√ 5-6[[/underline]] Barn Swallows 1 C. Wren
2 Purple Martins 3 Goldfinches
8-12 Robins 4-5 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals 5-7 Titmice
2-4 Mockers 2 Nuthatches
3-4 Red-bellies Y 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Downys 3-4 Field Sps.
2 Bluebirds 3-4 Chipping "
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 1 Bobwhite at scratch
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 1 Red-shoulder
Note: McLeod's (former owner) P. Martin box up -- one male circling box -- (John Logan & I)
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6-24-80 Tues. 67°-87°
Mary and John Logan left for Asheville, N.C. at 10:20 A.M.
[[double underline]]Brief[[/double underline]] shower early A.M. = [[underline]]0.1- inches[[/underline]].
Light overcast -- wind SW, 5-15 mph., all day. Occ. bright, warm sun --
Note: Bob Noble reports [[double underline]]3[/double underline]] singing Whip-poor-Wills each night near Clifton (his home)
2-4 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-6 Crows
3-5 House Wrens (25) 1-2 Jays
1 No. Oriole 20+ Grackles
3-6 Orchard Orioles 2 Red-wings 2♂
3 House Wrens (25) 2 Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat 20-30 Starlings
1 Yellow-br. Chat 10-15 House Sps.
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[[centre]]Grey Fox after chimes.[[/centre]]
√ [[underline]]7[[/underline]] Barn Swallows [[underline]](5Y)[[/underline]] 3-5 Song Sps.
2 Purple Martins 1 C. Wren
1 Green Heron 4 Goldfinches 3♂ 1♀
8-10 Robins 4-5 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals 5-7 Titmice
2-4 Mockers [[strikeout]]Nuthatches[[/strikeout]]
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2 Nuthatches
3-4 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks
1-2 Downys 4-6 Field Sps.
1 Wood Thrush 4-6 Chipping "
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 Bobwhite at scratch
1 Sc. Tanager 1 Red-shoulder
3-5 Peewees 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Phoebe 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Parula W. 1 Prairie W.
2 Thrashers 1-2 Catbirds
2 Ch. Swifts 3 Bluebirds
2 No. Orioles [[strikeout]]Orchard Orioles[[/strikeout]]
[[strikeout]]Green Heron[[/strikeout]] √ 1 Flicker
√ 1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher
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6-25-80 Wed. 66°-85°
Overcast; calm early; wind in afternoon SW, 5-15 mph.
mostly sunny in afternoon --
[[underline]]very[[/underline]] dry!
2-4 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens (25) 20+ Grackles
1 Pine W. (5) 2 Red-wings 2♂
1 Prairie W. (5) 2 Cowbirds
1 Parula W. (5) 25-30 Starlings
2 Bluebirds ♂♀ 10-12 House Sps.
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 3-4 Song "
2 Thrashers 1 C. Wren
1-2 No. Orioles 3-4 Goldfinches
8-12 Robins 4-6 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals 4-6 Titmice
2-4 Mockers 2 Nuthatches
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2-3 Meadowlarks
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3-5 Red-bellies 3-4 Field Sps.
2 Downys 3-4 Chipping "
5-7 Barn Swallows 1 Bobwhite
2 Purple Martins 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Green Heron 1 Cr. Flycatcher
3-5 Peewees (5) 1 Sc. Tanager (5)
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) √ 1 Hummingbird
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Phoebe 1 Wood Thrush (5)
1 Killdeer 3-5 Orchard Orioles
6-26-80 Thurs. 63°-81°
Cloudy; occ. bright sun, humid, wind NNE, 5-15 mph to mid-aft.
√ 1 Bl. & White W. √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] (5) 20+ Doves
2 Red-eyed Vireos 5-6 Crows
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1 White-eyed Vireo 20+ Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) 2 Red-wings 2♂
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2 Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat 1-2 Jays
1 hummingbird ♀ 20+ Starlings
8-12 Robins 8-12 House Sps.
15-20 Cardinals 3-5 Song "
2-4 Mockers 1 C. Wren
3-5 Red-bellies 4 Goldfinches
2 Downys 3-5 Chickadees
4 Bluebirds [[superscript]]2 at box[[/superscript]] 2 others 4-6 Titmice
3-5 Peewees 2 Nuthatches
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 2-3 Meadowlarks
4-6 Barn Swallows 3-4 Field Sps.
2 Purple Martins 3-4 Chipping "
3-5+ Orchard Orioles 1 Bobwhite
1 No. Oriole * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Green Heron 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Sc. Tanager 1 Prairie W.
1 Parula W. 1 Pil. Woodpecker
2-3 Ch. Swifts 1 Acad. Flycatcher
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√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Black & White Warbler
singing in yard for an hour or so.
6-27-80 Fri. 60°-94° Sue due today!! Arrived on Trailways Bus 7:15 P.M. -- home 7:35 Hazy -- hot, humid -- wind SW, 5-15 mph to mid-afternoon
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-6 Crows
3 House Wrens (25) 20+ Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) √ 3 Red-wings Y
1 Prairie W. 2 Cowbirds
1 Parula W. 30-50 Starlings
1 Yellowthroat 8-10 House Sps.
3-5 Peewees 3-4 Song "
2 Bluebirds 1 C. Wren
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[[page start]]
6-7 Barn Swallows 4 Goldfinches
2 Purple Martins 4-6 Chickadees
1 Sc. Tanager 5-7 Titmice
8-10 Robins 2 Nuthatches
20+ Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 4-6 Field Sps.
3-5 Red-bellies 4-6 Chipping "
2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
2-3 Bluebirds 1 Red-shoulder
2 Ch. Swifts 1 Green Heron
1 Orchard Oriole 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Yellow-b. Chat 1 Cr. "
6-28-80 Sat. 63°-93° High haze; wind SSW, 5-20 mph. -- humid;
[[page end]]
[[underline--red]]Full Moon![[/underline]]
√ 1 Kingfisher 20+ Doves
2 Red-eyed Vireos ^[[(25)]] 4-5 Crows
1 White-eyed Vireo ^[[√^[[1]]]] 20 Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) 2 Red-wings
6-7 Barn Swallows 2 Cowbirds
1 Purple Martin 20+ Starlings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 10-12 House Sps.
1 Yellow-br. Chat 3-5 Song "
1 Sc. Tanager 1 C. Wren
1 Orchard Oriole 4 Goldfinches
1 Yellowthroat 3-5 Chickadees
3-5 Peewees 4-6 Titmice
8-12 Robins 2 Nuthatches
20+ Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 4-6 Field Sps.
1 Pil. Woodpecker 4-6 Chipping "
1 Flicker (3X) 1 Bobwhite
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Green Heron
2 Downys [[circled-red]]*[[/circled]]1 Red-shoulder
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
2 Bluebirds 2 TVS
[[page end]]
[[page start]]
1 Prairie W. 1 Thrashers
√ 1 Hummingbird [[superscript]]√[[/superscript]][[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] [[superscript]]♂[[/superscript]] 1 No. Oriole
1 Pine W. (5) in yard 1 Wood Thrush
√ 1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Plus one White-eyed Vireo and one Red-eyed Vireo singing in Clifton.
√ [[superscript over √]]2[[/superscript]] First ♂ Hummingbird of year, at Red Bergamot 2X- and doing courtship flights.
6-29-80 Sun. 73°-94°
High, thin haze early; then bright sun- hot,[[strikeout]]hum[[/strikeout]] humid - occ. breezes in afternoon - of heavy overcast - heavy storms in area - [[underline]]rain = 0.3"[[/underline]]
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]]
3 House Wrens (25) 20+ Grackles
[[page end]]
[[page start]]
[[center]]Cicada singing -- [[/center]]
1 Sc. Tanager 2 Red-wings (2♂
1 Parula W. 2-3 Cowbirds
1-2 Thrashers [[strikeout]]20-30[/strikeout]]50+ Starlings
1 Wood Thrush 10-12 House Sps.
2 Indigo Buntings(25) 3-5 Song "
3-5 Peewees 1 C. Wren
5-7 Barn Swallows 4 Goldfinches
2 Purple Martins 4-6 Chickadees
8-12 Robins 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1 Pil. Woodpecker 3-5 Field Sps.
1 Flicker 3-5 Chipping "
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Bobwhite
2 Downys[[cirled-red]]*[[circled]]
1 Red-shoulder
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr.Flycatcher
1 Yellow-thr.Vireo
√1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Green Heron
1 Orchard Oriole 1 Hummingbird
1 Yellow-br. Chat 2 Ch. Swifts
1 Thrasher √1 Kingbird
1 Prairie W. √4 No. Orioles
[[page end]]
6-30-80 Mon. 70°-80°
Partly cloudy; wind N, 10-25 mph. -- mostly clear much of mid-aft. -- lower humidity -- wonderful day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 4-5 Crows
3 House Wrens (25) 50-60 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2 Red-wings (5) 2♂
1 Sc. Tanager (5) 2 Cowbirds (5)
1 No. Oriole 100+ Starlings
1 Orchard Oriole (5) 10-15 House Sps.
3-5 Peewees (5) 3-4 Song " (5)
√ [[underline]]14[[/underline]] Barn Swallows on wires here 2 C. Wrens in yard (5)
2 Purple Martins (5) 4 Goldfinches (5)
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 4-6 Chickadees (5)
8-12 Robins (5) 5-7 Titmice (5)
20+ Cardinals (5) 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
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[[centre]]2 lg. Fawns by apple tree[[centre]]
[[centre]]1 Woodchuck[[/centre]]
3-5 Red-bellies 3-5 Field Sps. (5)
2 Downys 3-5 Chipping " (5)
1 Acad. Flycatcher (5) 1 Bobwhite (5)
1 Bl.gr. Gnatcatcher 1 Phoebe in yard (5)
√ [[underline]]6[[/underline]] Bluebirds (4.Y in nest) * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Catbird (5) 1 Killdeer
1-2 Ch. Swifts 1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo
1 Green Heron 1 Wood Thrush
7-1-80 Tues. 62°-81°
Sue left 8:25 A.M. [[image]]:([[/image]] Scattered clouds early -- cloudless by 9:00 A.M.; wind SW, 5-10 mph., mid-morn to mid-aft. -- then calm. Fine day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-6 Crows
3 House Wrens (25) [[strikeout]]Jays[[/strikeout]]
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Grackles
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[[centre]]Grey Fox[[/centre]]
3-5 Peewees Red-wings
1 Sc. Tanager [[strikeout]]2-3[[/strikeout]]5 Cowbirds
1 No. Oriole Starlings
1 Prairie W. 10-15 House Sps.
10-12 Barn Swallows 3-5 Song "
1-2 Purple Martins 1-2 C. Wrens
8-12 Robins 4 Goldfinches
20+ Cardinals 4-6 Chickadees
2-4 Mockers 5-6 Titmice
1 Pil. Woodpecker in yard 2 Nuthatches
4-5 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks
2 Downys 3-5 Field Sps.
1-2 Thrashers 3-5 Chipping "
1 Catbird 1 Bobwhite
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Red-shoulder
1 Wood Thrush 1 Cr. Flycatcher
[[strikeout]]Catbird[[/strikeout]] 1 TV
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatchatcher [[underline]]2 Hu[[/underline]]mmingbirds 2X √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] ♂♀
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Yellow-thr. Vireo
1 Ch. Swift
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] ♂ Hummin in courtship
flight over ♀ 3X
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7-2-80 Wed. 66°-92°
Almost cloudless; light breeze, SW, 5-10 mph. -- cloudless in afternoon --
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows Y
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo 50-60 Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) 4-5 Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2 Cowbirds
1 Yellow-br. Chat 100+ Starlings
1 Yellowthroat 10-15 House Sps.
1 Sc. Tanager 3-5 Song "
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher 2 C. Wrens
2 Thrashers 4 Goldfinches
1 Catbird (5) 4-5 Chickadees
8-12 Robins 5-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
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2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
1 Pil. Woodpecker 3-5 Field Sps.
4-5 Red-bellies 3-5 Chipping "
2 Downys 1-2 Bobwhites
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Green Heron
1 Cr. Flycatcher 3-5 Peewees
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 12-14 Barn Swallows
2 Bluebirds +4N 2 Purple Martins
1 Orchard Oriole * 1 Red-shoulder
2 Hummingbirds ♂♀ 1 Ch. Swift
1 Wood Thrush (5)
√ 1 Gr. Blue Heron
7-3-80 Thurs. 70°-80°
Thunder began 6:15 A.M. -- rain 6:35-7:10 A.M. (0.6")
Tremendous thunder storm -- second wave at 8:00 A.M. --
then good rain 2:00-3:40 P.M.
[[underline]]-- total = 1.0" of rain[[/underline]]!!
Wind 20-35 mph (in gusts) in first storm.
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2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 4-5 Crows Y
3 House Wrens (25) 50+ Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2 Red-wings
2 Bluebirds 2 Cowbirds
1 Acad. Flycatcher 100+ Starlings
1 Sc. Tanager 10-12 House Sps.
1 Bl. gr. Gnatcatcher 3-5 Song "
10-12 Robins 1 C. Wren
20+ Cardinals 4 Goldfinches
2-4 Mockers 4-5 Chickadees
1 Pil. Woodpecker 5-6 Titmice
4-5 Red-bellies 2 Nuthatches
2 Downys 2-3 Meadowlarks
10-12 Barn Swallows 4-5 Field Sps.
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 4-5 Chipping "
* 1 Red-shoulder 1 Bobwhite
1 Towhee (5) √ 1 Kingbird in yard
2 Thrashers 1 Green Heron
1 Cr. Flycatcher 3-5 Peewees
2 Hummingbirds ♂♀ 1 Wood Thrush
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1 Yellow-thr. Vireo
1 Ch. Swift
[[underline]]√ 1 Hairy Woodpecker[[/underline]]
2 Purple Martins
7-4-80 Fri. 70°-86° Scattered, high clouds; [[strikeout]]wind[[/strikeout]] breeze 2-10 mph -- SW;[[underlined]]partially[[/underline] cloudy in afternoon -
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-6 Crows (Y)
3 House Wrens (25) Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Red-wings
1 Sc. Tanager 2-3 Cowbirds
1 Prairie W. Starlings
2-4 Bluebirds √1 10-15 House Sps.
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[[start of page]]
8-10 Barn Swallows 3-5 Song Sps.
2 Purple Martins 2 C. Wrens
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 4 Goldfinches
1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher 4-6 Chickadees
8-12 Robins 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
[[double u/l]]2[[/double u/l]] Pil. Woodpeckers 3-5 Field Sps.
3-5 Red-bellies 3-5 Chipping "
2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
3-5 Peewees [[strikeout]]Red shoulder[[/strikeout]]
2 Hummingbirds 1 Towhee
1 Yellow-br. Chat 1 Green Heron
1 Orchard Oriole 4 No. Orioles
[[image: red star within red circle]] 1 Red-shoulder 2 TVs
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Thrasher
[[strikeout]]1 Towhee[[/strikeout]] √ 1 Yellow-thr. Vireo
1-2 Ch. Swifts
√1 Young Bluebirds at nest-box hole several times.
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7-5-80 Sat. 69°-89°
Overcast early -- then sunny and hot; thunder to west beg. 2:55 P.M. -- wind-driven downpour 3:30-3:50 P.M. -- winds ^NW 20-40 mph in gusts; [[underline]]rain = 0.5"[[/underline]]. Then clear (few clouds) -- breeze NW, 5-15 mph
* [[u/l]]1 Summer Tanager ♂[[/u/l]](5) 20-30 Doves
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 4-5 Crows + Y√2
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 100+ Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) 2 Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Cowbirds
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 100+ Starlings
1 Yellowthroat (5) 10-15 House Sps.
6-10 Barn Swallows 3-5 Song "
2-3 Purple Martins 1 C. Wren
2 Bluebirds 4 Goldfinches
2 Hummingbirds ♂♀ 4-5 Chickadees
8-12 Robins (Y) 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
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1 Pil. Woodpecker 3-6 Field Sps.
3-5 Red-bellies 3-6 Chipping "
2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Towhee (5)
1 Cr. Flycatcher 2 Thrashers
2 Ch. Swifts * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher 3-5 Peewees (5)
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 1 Kingbird
1 yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 1 Prairie W. (5)
1 Green Heron [[strikeout]]Ch. Swifts[/strikeout]]
1 Catbird (5) * [[u/l]]1 Cooper's[/underline]]
1 Wood Thrush Hawk
√1 Summer Tanager (♂) singing atop Rachel's tire tree for 10-15 min. -- then flew to woods.
√2 Young Crows out of nest today.
7-6-80 Sun. 72°-82°
Cloudless; wind NNE, [[underline]]10-25[[/underline]] mph., then N; humidity low -- glorious day!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-6 Crows (Y)
3 House Wrens (25) Grackles
1 Towhee (5) 2-3 Red-wings
1 Catbird (5) 2-3 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Starlings
1 Yellowthroat (5) 10-15 House Sps.
8-10 Barn Swallows 3-5 Song " (5)
2 Purple Martins 1 C. Wren (5)
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 4 Goldfinches (5)
8-10 Robins (5) 4-6 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals (5) 4-6 Titmice
2-4 Mockers (5) 2 Nuthatches
3-5 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
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2 Downys 3-5 Field Sps.
2 Bluebirds ♂♀ √1 √1 3-5 Chipping "
2 Hummingbirds ♂♀ 1 Bobwhite
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1-2 Red-shoulders
1 Cr. Flycatcher 1 Green Heron
1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher 1 Prairie W. (5)
3-5 No. Orioles 2 TVs
1 Orchard Oriole 2 Ch. Swift
1 Wood Thrush √ 1 Hairy
√1 Bluebirds apparently left nest today -- nest empty -- but saw no young --
7-7-80 Mon. 51°-82°
Cloudless all day, except for a few wispy clouds around horizon in ^mid-afternoon -- wind 5-10 mph, SW much of day --
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2 Red-eyed Vireos 20+ Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-6 Crows Y
1 Yellow-thr. " Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) 3-4 Red-wings
[[strikeout]]2-3[[/strikeout]] 5-6 Bluebirds √1 2-3 Cowbirds
3-4 No. Orioles Starlings
2 Indigo Buntings 10-15 House Sps.
3-5 Peewees 3-5 Song "
1 Yellowthroat 1 C. Wren
1 Yellow-br. Chat 4 Goldfinches
6-10 Robins 4-6 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals 4-6 Titmice
2-4 Mockers 2 Nuthatches
1 Pil. Woodpecker in yard 2-3 Meadowlarks
3-5 Red-bellies 3-5 Field Sps.
2 Downys 3-5 Chipping "
10+ [[strikeout]]?[[strikeout]] Barn Swallows 1 Bobwhite
| 2 Purple Martins 1 Green Heron
1 Sc. Tanager 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Blue-gr. Gnatchatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
2 Hummingbirds [strikeout]]Bluebirds[[/strikeout]]
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* 1 Red-shoulder 1 TV
1 Towhee 1 Wood Thrush
* 1 Sharp-Shin 2-3 Thrashers
√1 at 8:25 P.M., 4 fledgling Bluebirds & the adult male flew to wire near house -- sat for 5 min.
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7-8-80 Tues. 67°-72°
Heavy overcast; thunder began 7:10 A.M. -- first lightning seen at 7:25 -- rain began 7:35
ended about 5:00 P.M. -- [[underline]]total = 1.4"[[/underline]] -- continued thunder from 7:10 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Wind N-NE-S-SW, 10-40 mph
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2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 6-8 Crows (Y)
1 Yellow-thr. " (5) 100+ Grackles
√ [[u/l]]2[[/u/l]] Kingbirds 2 Red-wings
1 Killdeer 2-3 Cowbirds
3 House Wrens (25) 150+ Starlings
1 Prairie W. (5) 10-15 House Sps.
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 3-5 Song "
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 1 C. Wren
4-6 Peewees (5) 4 Goldfinches
1 Yellowthroat (5) 4-6 Chickadees
8-12 Robins (5) 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals (5) 2 Nuthatches
2-4 Mockers (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks
3-5 Red-bellies 4-6 Field Sps.
2-3 Downys 4-6 Chipping "
1 Towhee (5) 1 Bobwhite
2 Thrashers 1 Green Heron
3-5 Bluebirds 1 Catbird
10-12 Barn Swallows 2 Purple Martins
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Wood Thrush
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1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher 2 Hummingbirds
√ [[u/l]] 1 Louis Water-thrush[[/u/l]] √1 1 Sc. Tanager 1 Hairy Woodpecker
√1 Louis Water-thrush, giving usual sharp "chips", lit on drive near bench, hopped over under Pfitzer -- then flew away.
7-9-80 Wed. 60°-85°
Few scattered, hazy clouds; cloudless by 8:30 A.M. Heavy overcast in late afternoon -- very light breeze
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-8 Crows (Y)
2 Kingbirds Grackles
1 Wood Thrush [[strikeout]]2-3[[/strikeout]] Red-wings
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3 House Wrens (25) 2-3 Cowbirds
1 Sc. Tanager Starlings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 10-15 House Sps.
5-7 Peewees 4-6 Song "
1 Towhee (5) 2 C. Wrens
2 Thrashers 4 Goldfinches
4-6 Bluebirds 5-6 Chickadees
11-12 [[strikeout]]6-8[[/strikeout]] Barn Swallows 5-6 Titmice
2 Purple Martins 2 Nuthatches
8-12 Robins 2-3 Meadowlarks
20+ Cardinals 4-6 Field Sps.
2-4 Mockers 4-6 Chipping "
1 Pil. Woodpecker 1 Bobwhite
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Green Heron
2 Downys 1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher
2 Hummingbirds 1 Yellow-br. Chat (5)
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo * 2 Red-shoulders
* 1 Red-tail (ad.) 1 Yellowthroat
√ [[u/l]]1 C. Waxwing[[/u/l]] 1 Killdeer
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7-10-80 Thurs. 68°-85°
Overcast early, then partly cloudy, hot, humid; light, variable breezes
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-7 Crows
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 300+ Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) N √1 20+ Red-wings
1 Yellowthroat (5) 2-3 Cowbirds
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 3-400 Starlings
2 Indigo Buntings (5) [[superscript over 5]]2[[/superscript]] 10-15 House Sps.
4-5 Peewees 3-5 Song "
3-4 (?) Bluebirds 1 C. Wren
10-12 Barn Swallows 4 Goldfinches
2 Purple Martins 4-6 Chickadees
8-10 Robins 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
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2-4 Mockers 2-3 Meadowlarks
3-4 Red-bellies 4-6 Field Sps.
2 Downys 4-6 Chipping "
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Bobwhite
1 Acad. Flycatcher √ [[u/l]]2[[/u/l]] 2 Green Herons
1 Cr. Flycatcher * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Towhee (5) 2 Thrashers
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher 2 Hummingbirds
1 Flicker 1 Catbird
1 Killdeer 1 Sc. Tanager
√1 Nestling House Wrens calling - first time!
7-11-80 Fri. 66°-88°
High, thin, hazy clouds; hot, humid; light variable breezes
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2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 6-8 Crows
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo Grackles
3 House Wrens (25) +N Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat (5) Starlings
1 Yellow-br. Chat (5) 10-15 House Sps.
3-5 Bluebirds 3-5 Song Sps.
3-5 Peewees 1-2 C. Wrens
1 Phoebe 4 Goldfinches 3♂ 1♀
10-15 Barn Swallows 4-6 Chickadees
4-5 Purple Martins 4-6 Titmice
8-12 Robins 2 Nuthatches (5)
20+ Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 4-6 Field Sps.
3-5 Red-bellies 4-6 Chipping "[[Sps.]]
2 Downys 1 Bobwhite
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Red-shoulder
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Sc. Tanager 2 Thrashers
2 Hummingbirds 1 Catbird
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1 Towhee (5) 1 Green Heron
1 Wood Thrush 2-3 Ch. Swifts
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher
7-12-80 Sat. 68°-89°
High haze early; then cloudless to 1:30 P.M. Thunder to East 2:02 P.M., then very loud in W at 2:55 P.M. & sudden hard rain 3:00-3:05 [[strikeout]]3:3:05[[/strikeout]]P.M. = 0.1"
Thunder & lt. rain 5:10 PM -- (contd)
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-7 Crows
3 House Wrens +N (25) 3-400 [[strikeout]]Jay[[/strikeout]] Grackles
1 Wood Thrush 2-3 Red-wings
3-6 Peewees 2-3 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 200+ Starlings
1 Towhee (5) 10-15 House Sps.
2 Thrashers 3-5 Song " [[Sps.]]
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1-2 C. Wrens
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1 Bl-gr. Gnatcatcher 4 Goldfinches
2 Bluebirds 5-7 Chickadees
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo 5-7 Titmice
8-12 Robins 2 Nuthatches
20+ Cardinals 2-3 Meadowlarks
2-4 Mockers 4-6 Field Sps.
1 Pil. Woodpecker 4-6 Chipping " [[Sps.]]
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Bobwhite
2 Downys 1 Green Heron
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
[[red ink]]13-15 [[/red ink]][[strikeout]]7-8[[/strikeout]] [[underline]]Barn Swallows[[/underline]] [[red ink]] 8-10 [[red ink/]][[strikeout]]2-4[[/strikeout]] [[double underline red ink]]Purple Martins [[/double underline red ink]]
2 Hummingbirds [[red ink, circled]]* [[/red ink,circled]] 1 Red-shoulder
1 Flicker (5) 1-2 Kingbirds
* Weather - contd. - sudden, [[underline]]brief, violent[[/underline]] storm about 5:20 P.M. - winds to perhaps 50 mph - large limbs torn from Tulip Poplars all over yard - rain = 0.5"
Total rain = [[double underline red ink]]0.6"[[/double underline red ink]]
7-13-80 Sun. 65°-84°
Cloudless; occ. light breeze 5-15 mph at best. Fine day -- few very small clouds after 7:00 P.M.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20+ Doves
[[double u/l]]2 [[/double u/l]] White-eyed Vireos (5) 5-7 Crows
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 3-400 Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) 2-3 Red-wings
4-6 [[strikeout]]2 [[/strikeout]] Bluebirds ♂♀+Y 2-3 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 200+ Starlings
1 Yellowthroat 10-15 House Sps.
1 Yellow-br. Chat 3-5 Song Sps.
10 Barn Swallows 1 C. Wren
3-4 Purple Martins 4 Goldfinches
3-5 Peewees 5-6 Chickadees
1 Phoebe 5-6 Titmice
2 Thrashers 2 Nuthatches
1 Catbird (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks
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8-12 Robins 4-5 Field Sps.
20+ Cardinals 4-5 Chipping "
2-4 Mockers 1 Bobwhite
1 Pil. Woodpecker √ [[underline]] 2 Green Herons [[underline]]
3-4 Red-bellies *1 Red-shoulder
2-4 Downys 1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo
1 Acad. Flycatcher 1 Cr. Flycatcher
1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher 1 Towhee
2 Hummingbirds 2-3 Ch. Swifts
7-14-80 Mon. 54°-87°
Few high cirrus clouds; calm in A.M. -- cloudless most of day -- wind SW, 5-10 mph in afternoon
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-7 Crows (+Y)
5 House Wrens +N (25) 2-300 Grackles
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Red-wings
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1 Acad. Flycatcher in yard (5) 1-3 Cowbirds
1 Wood Thrush (5) 200+ Starlings
1 Towhee in yard (5) 10-15 House Sps.
1 Catbird in yard (5) 4-5 Song "
2 Thrashers " 1 C. Wren (5)
2 Bluebirds (5) 4 Goldfinches (5)
3-5 Peewees 4-6 Chickadees (5)
6-10 Barn Swallows 4-6 Titmice (5)
2-4 Purple Martins (5) 2 Nuthatches
8-10 Robins (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
20+ Cardinals (5) 3-5 Field Sps. (5)
2-4 Mockers 3-5 Chipping " (5)
1 Pil. Woodpecker 2 Bobwhites (25)
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Green Heron
2 Downys 2 Ch. Swifts
1 Flicker (5) 1 Cr. Flycatcher
* 2 Red-shoulders
1 Hummingbird ♀ at Bay Ridge Stables, 10:10
11:50 P.M -- Barn Swallows.
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P. Martins, Grackles, Red-wings, Starlings, House Sps., Field Sps., Chipping Sps., Towhee, Kingbird, Robins, Mockers, Song Sp., [[underline]]Cooper's Hawk[[/underline]]; Chickadee, Titmice
7-15-80 Tues. 67°-91°
Cloudless; wind SW, 5-15 mph -- Scattered clouds 3:00 P.M. on --
2 Red-eyed Vireos 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-6 Crows Y
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) [[strikeout]]Cowbirds[[/strikeout]]
1 Towhee (5) in yard 2-3 Cowbirds
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1 Catbird (5) Starlings
2 Thrashers 10-15 House Sps.
8-10 Barn Swallows 4-5 Song Sps.
3-4 Purple Martins 1 C. Wren
8-10 Robins 4 Goldfinches
20+ Cardinals Y 4-6 Chickadees
[[underline]]2-4 Mockers [[/underline]] Y √ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] 5-7 Titmice
2-3 Red-bellies 2 Nuthatches
2 Downys 2-3 Meadowlarks
4-6 Bluebirds 4-6 Field Sps.
1 Cr. Flycatcher 4-6 Chipping "
* 2 Red-shoulders 2 Bobwhites
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 1 Green Heron
1 Wood Thrush 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher
7-16-80 Wed. 72°-99°
Cloudless much of day -- high haze -- scattered clouds in afternoon -- light SW breezes in afternoon --
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2 Red-eyed Vireos 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo 5-8 Crows +Y
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) Red-wings
1 Yellowthroat . 3-4 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Starlings
8-10 Barn Swallows 10-15 House Sps.
3-4 Purple Martins 3-5 Song "
1 Towhee (5) 1 C. Wren
2 Br. Thrashers 4 Goldfinches
8-10 Robins 4-6 Chickadees
20+ Cardinals 5-7 Titmice
4 Mockers 2 Nuthatches
2-3 Red-bellies 2-3 Meadowlarks
2 Downys 5-6 Field Sps.
1 Wood Thrush 5-6 Chipping "
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher [[triple underline]][[strikethrough]]1[[/strikethrough]]2[[\triple underline]] Bobwhites
1 Acad. Flycatcher * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo 4-6 Bluebirds
2 Hummingbirds
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7-17-80 Thurs. 74°-98°
High haze; humid; barely perceptible breeze in morning; "[[underline]]severe[[/underline]] thunder-st. watch", 2:00 P.M. on -- thunder to W, 3:00 P.M. -- rain began about 3:50 P.M. -- wind NE, 10-20 mph; occ. shifting to S; [[red ink]][[double underline]]Trace[[/double underline]][[/red ink]]
2 Red-eyed Vireos (5)[[superscript over 5]]2[[/superscript]] 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-7 Crows (Y)
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) in yard 100+ Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) 3-4 Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 2-3 Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat (5) 200+ Starlings
[[u/l]]2[[/u/l]]2 Catbirds (15) 10-15 House Sps.
2 Thrashers 4-6 Song " (5)
6-10 Barn Swallows 1 C. Wren (5)
2-4 Purple Martins 4 Goldfinches
1 Wood Thrush (5) 4-6 Chickadees (5)
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 4-6 Titmice (5)
1 Towhee (5) 1-2 Nuthatches
8-12 Robins 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
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[[top margin]]Temp. at National Airport = 103°-- broke 1879 record by 1°. Hottest day in 37 years.
15-25 Cardinals 4-6 Field Sps.
4-6 Mockers (Y) 4-6 Chipping "
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Bobwhite
2 Downys * 1 Red-shoulder
1 Green Heron 1 Acad. Flycatcher
1 Bl.gr Gnatcatcher 4-6 Bluebirds
2 Hummingbirds
7-18-80 Fri. 66°-89°
Light, hazy clouds early -- then mostly cloudless; occ. light variable breezes --
* 1 Whip-poor-will 5:00 AM 20-30 Doves
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 5-7 Crows (Y)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) Grackles
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) 2-3 Red-wings
3 House Wrens +N (25) 2-3 Cowbirds
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Starlings
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1 Towhee (5) 10-12 House Sps.
2 Thrashers (5) 4-6 Song "
1 Yellowthroat 1 C. Wren
6-8 Barn Swallows 4 Goldfinches
2-4 Purple Martins 4-6 Chickadees
6-10 Robins 4-6 Titmice
20+ Cardinals 2 Nuthatches
4-6 Mockers [[(2Y)?]] [[strikeout]]4[[/strikeout]]2-3 Meadowlarks
3-5 Red-bellies 4-6 Field Sps.
2-3 Downys 4-6 Chipping "
1 Acad. Flycatcher 2 Bobwhites (25)
3-6 Bluebirds [[circled]]*[[/circled]] 1 Red-shoulder
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 1 Green Heron
1 Bl.-gr. Gnatcatcher √ [[underline]]1 Black-b. Cuckoo (5) [[/underline]]
2 Hummingbirds 1 Woodthrush
1 Flicker 2 TVs 4:30 PM
3-5 Peewees
√ [[superscript over √]]1[[/superscript]] Black-b. Cuckoo singing in yard 2X, at length.
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7-19-80 Sat. 68°-93° Cloudless, but hazy; calm early; occ. clouds in afternoon, and occ. breeze, SW, 5-10 mph. Hot, humid!
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves (5)
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-7 Crows (Y)
1 Yellow-thr. Vireo (5) Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) Red-wings
6-10 Barn Swallows Cowbirds
4-5 Purple Martins Starlings
" [[triple underline]]2-3[[/triple underline]]2-3 Catbirds [[underline]](25)[[/underline]] 10-15 House Sps.
2 Thrashers 4-6 Song " (5)
1 Yellow-b. Cuckoo (5) 1 C. Wren (5)
2 Indigo Buntings (25) 4 Goldfinches (5)
1 Blue-gr. Gnatcatcher 4-6 Chickadees (5)
1 Acad. Flycatcher 4-6 Titmice (5)
8-10 Robins 2 Nuthatches (15)
20+ Cardinals (5) 2-3 Meadowlarks (5)
3-4 Mockers (5) 4-6 Field Sps.
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1 Pil. Woodpecker 4-6 Chipping Sps.
3-5 Red-bellies 1 Bobwhite
2-4 Downys * 1 Red-shoulder
4-5 Peewees 1 Yellowthroat
[[underline]]√ 1 Bl.-b. Cuckoo (5)[[/underline]] 1 Phoebe
√ 1 Kingsbird (in yard)
7-20-80 Sun. 72°-90°
Cloudless, but hazy; very hot & humid; [[underline]]occ.[[/underline]] SW wind 5-10 mph.; heavy thunder began in W at 6:10 P.M.
2 Red-eyed Vireos (25) 20-30 Doves
1 White-eyed Vireo (5) 5-7 Crows Y
1 yellow-thr. Viro (5) Grackles
3 House Wrens +N (25) Red-wings
2 Indigo Buntings (25) Cowbirds
1 Yellowthroat (5) Starlings
2 Catbirds (25) 10-15 House Sps.
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2 Thrashers 3-6 Song Sps.
3-5 Peewees (5) 1 C. Wren
8-10 Barn Swallows 4 Goldfinches 4-6 Chickadees
4-5 Purple Martins 4-6 Titmice
1 Acad. Flycatcher 2 Nuthatches
6 Bluebirds 2-3 Meadowlarks
6-8 Robins 3-5 Field Sps.
20+ Cardinals 3-5 Chipping "
4-6 Mockers 1 Bobwhite
3-5 Red-bellies * 1 Red-shoulder
2-3 Downys 2 Hummingbirds
1 Flicker 1 Green Heron
2-3 Ch. Swifts 1 Wood Thrush
√ 1 Pine W. (5) in yard
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