Low water levels attracted 7 Great Blue Heron to the pond this morning.  
Also a Chimney Swift was observed plunging down the same chimney as reported  
previously.  Nesting is probable.
 
To date this observer has tallied 122 species at Kent Pond, a special place 
 for sure !
 
Kent Pond, Rutland, US-VT
Jul 23, 2012 6:10 AM - 8:00 AM
Protocol:  Traveling
0.5 mile(s)
Comments:     Pond level continues to  drop with extensive exposed 
shoreline.

27 species

Canada Goose  8
Mallard  38
Common  Loon  1     Possible second bird seen in flight upon  observer's 
arrival.
Great Blue Heron  7     Taking  advantage of lower water levels.
Spotted Sandpiper  5
Chimney  Swift  4     One observed plunging down same chimney as  
previously reported.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird  1
Belted  Kingfisher  1
Hairy Woodpecker  1
Eastern Wood-Pewee   1
Alder Flycatcher  5
Blue-headed Vireo  1
Red-eyed  Vireo  10
Blue Jay  2
American Crow  3
Common  Raven  1
Barn Swallow  20
Black-capped Chickadee   6
Hermit Thrush  1
American Robin  3
Gray Catbird   1
Common Yellowthroat  3
Song Sparrow  5
Swamp Sparrow   3
White-throated Sparrow  1
Red-winged Blackbird  5
American  Goldfinch  5


Cheers,
Roy Pilcher
The Gables at East Mountain, Rutland,  Vermont

Speaking the same language.