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A rowdy group of 13 birders kicked off our second year of monitoring at West Rutland Marsh today, tallying 39 species. Raptors were the bird of the day, starting with a northern goshawk and ending with a peregrine falcon. In between we were treated to terrific views of a Cooper's Hawk, a red-tailed hawk, and five northern harriers, including a family group of four. One turkey vulture put in an appearance. Other highlights were: great blue heron (3); green heron (3); willow flycatcher (2), least flycatcher (2); yellow-bellied sapsucker (2); ruby-throated hummingbird (1); marsh wren (3); and swamp sparrow (6). Also in large numbers were barn swallow (23); cedar waxwing (34); and American goldfinch (37). Red-winged blackbirds were down to 8. Warbler numbers were down, as expected, with common yellowthroat (6) and yellow warbler (1). Next marsh monitoring: Sept 19, 7:30 a.m., meet at West Rutland Price Chopper. Sue Elliott www.rutlandcountyaudubon.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com