I wasn't going to head out today - trying to catch up on things after Lake Erie.
But I couldn't pass up on a Butler Alder - found this morning by Brian W. at 
Fernald. The north woods there is Butler. I recall a year or two ago, I had to
get home, so I bypassed a probable Alder at Gilmore. And never refound the
Next day….. I learn my lessons! Off I go even if the afternoon. It turned out 
To be a great study in vocalizations for alder, Acadian, and Willow. I enjoyed! 
Had a Redstart too. So 168 for Butler now. I am still behind! I want to get
These singing birds now. Migrants in May and breeders in June. I hit Gilmore
Next. Way too late for migrants - or so I thought - so tried for the YCNH at the
South pond area. No success. And a ridiculously time consuming drive home
Since I hit rush hour. Made me late for a 6:15 zoom program. I'll have to
Watch my Monday timing in the future.

Other birds of note - Orchard Orioles were singing up a storm at Fernald. 

Good birding all. 

Sandra Keller

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