Today along the banks of the Saco at the Water Treatment Plant and the River Walk I found the Winter Wren, Nashville Warbler, Ruby-Crowned Kinglet and a Merlin. Much to my surprise as I posted earlier today I saw a Red-Throated Loon. I have only seen Loons two or three times near Factory Island and never above the falls. This was the first Red-Throated Loon I have observed here.
In addition, I saw my first Common Mergansers of the season here. There were 3 Hens. Lots of Canada Geese, at least 5 Mockingbirds, many of the usual suspects including a very large number of Tree Sparrows and Dark-Eyed Juncos.
The Merlin chased after a flock of 47 Cedar Waxwings. It left the area and then returned about 11AM. It sat on top of a telephone pole for about 5 minutes before heading up river. I assume it was the same individual bird and that Noah Gibb later acquired it.
I've posted some photos on my blog. Here is the shortlink:
http://wp.me/p1IOl6-7l
My Best,
Chuck
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