There were plenty of Tree Swallows at Missisquoi NWR 2 weekends ago, and
every nest box seemed to be occupied.  I hope to get out there again this
weekend to check for new arrivals.  Warblers seem to be in short supply so
far. I've had Least Flycatchers, Warbling Vireos, and House Wrens at my
house in Fairfax this week.

--Ken Copenhaver

--Ken


On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM, Ruth Stewart <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I, too echo the low number of warblers observed while out a couple
> mornings this week - Thurs am was quiet despite the rain the night before
> which was not enough to penetrate the ground here.  I'm hoping for more
> action to come. However, what distresses me most when I am out and about is
> the absence on swallows... usually there will be many flying over water
> areas... lately I have seen only 1-4 - if any at all!   The only benefit is
> that bluebirds have 5 eggs in one of my boxes and don't have to (or haven't
> had to) fight off Tree Swallows.
>
> Ruth Stewart
>
> E. Dorset, VT
>