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We were treated to an encore performance by Team Eastern Bluebirds. This week they staged their performance on and near the east fence bordering the soccer field. See below for more comments.

Warbler numbers were scant, but a few new species were found.  Of note was the Blue-winged Warbler and the duo, ortrio, Pine Warblers.

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For the past few weeks, it has crossed my mind that the highlights of our Bird Walk, begins and ends at the south side of the Museum of Science and Industry. One week, we discovered the successful brood of Green Herons, with four offspring.  Then there were the Phoebes and Pewees in the same shrub.  And this week, we discovered a group of four Eastern Bluebirds!

Warbler and thrush migration has been skimpy. 

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We missed the gurgling contented sounds of our Purple Martins. They have begun their migration south from their summer homes in Jackson Park. As we stood near the white houses, now with empty porches and perches, a pair of Sharp-shinned Hawks flew low over our heads.  Hal Cohen, the “Hawk Guy”, confirmed the identification. The photo above is from the National Audubon website.

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A sizable and nice group of birders showed up for a summer morning stroll. A couple, who were new birders, came to meet the “Angry Birder” of Chicago Tribune fame: Wooded Island Regular, Karin Droegemueller.  We started with eighteen birders, but after three hours of walking, stopping, and staring, a few drop off along the way. I tell birders to stay as long as they can or wish.  If we had access across Darrow Bridge that would cut down the distance and shorten the time. But access is years away, so we do the best that we can, under the circumstances.

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Today the enthusiasm and camaraderie among the birders equaled the usual thrill of seeing birds.