Sorry folks -- everyone gets tripped-up now and again by the crazy reply system on the list-serve.  Obviously that was for Ali.  She, Patti Haynes and Pat Folsom with whom I often have the great pleasure of birding are putting me to shame this year due to my business obligations, and a loss in our family  My note was "tongue-in-cheek" and not meant as a challenge.  Congrats to everyone who is doing so well at getting out and seeing the birds this year!  Wish I could be with you more often.  And hope to see many of you on the 25th for the Big Morning!
Thanks
Scott Sainsbury

On May 15, 2013, at 2:58 PM, Scott Sainsbury wrote:

> Sounds really great!  Wish I could get over there with you.  
> I'm so far behind on birds this year, it's crazy.  Shameful that one of our team should be in 61st place!  What happened?!  I better get going or you girls will drop me -- can't have a lazy lolly-gagging boy on the team!
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> On May 15, 2013, at 2:44 PM, alison wagner wrote:
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>> Hinesburg Town Forest, 6:00 a.m. 38 species
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>> Today I decided to check out this hotspot before work.  The air was very
>> chilly, but this particular spot  was bathed in full sun by 6:30 and the
>> birds were active!  To get to this particular part of the forest, take
>> Texas Hill Road to Texas Circle, then turn at the Gray Catbird onto
>> Economou Road.  At the very end of the road, continue straight (if your car
>> has good clearance).  A short bumpy ride brings you to a small parking
>> area.  Head past the gate to a logging landing and then bear right.  Soon
>> you'll arrive at a large open area where there was a severe blowdown a few
>> years back.
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>> At the time of the blowdown, this area was a huge mess!  There were many
>> conversations about how awesome a spot it would become once it recovered.
>> The logging operation that took place was thoughtfully planned, salvaging
>> the majority of the downed trees while considering the future habitats that
>> would develop.  In  just a few years, it has become a lovely place to be!
>> And today, so many lovely songs greeted me....just to name a few warblers:
>> Mourning(s), Tennessees, Nashvilles, Common Yellowthroats, Chestnut-sideds!
>> Last year an Olive-sided Flycatcher was seen and recorded as a possible
>> breeder (carrying nesting material) and this morning I was delighted to
>> hear and see a bird in the exact same area!  The views of it were great
>> from this part of the trail (south west side).  I had hoped to find quick
>> beers here, but the unexpected call for TEA of the Towhee was a delightful
>> surprise!  Perhaps it will stay too!
>> 
>> Ali
>> Huntington
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