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Rob Fanning Reports: Purple Martin @ CF Today
Rob Fanning writes:
Fred found a Purple Martin at CF this morning–I was able to see it briefly upon my arrival. He also had a Cliff Swallow that I missed–but I did see a Bank Swallow…
also saw an Osprey and an Adult Bald Eagle!
Thanks, Rob!
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Very cool indeed. It was a windy day for sure.
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today I HEARD the (or another) Martin–and saw 2 Bank Swallows. Other good migrants around also including Sw Thrush, Ovenbird, Magnolia, Least Fly, and Prairie.
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Very cool indeed. It was a windy day for sure.
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today I HEARD the (or another) Martin–and saw 2 Bank Swallows. Other good migrants around also including Sw Thrush, Ovenbird, Magnolia, Least Fly, and Prairie.