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It was a delightfully calm, sunny and crisp morning on the Trail. The birds appeared to be late rising in the 37 degree temperatures, but we were fortunate to enjoy long and great looks at two Red-shouldered Hawks flying about the pond at the trail entrance. Hermit Thrush as well as Ruby and Golden Crowned Kinglets were seen in the woods and we lingered at the second bridge where a Red-headed Woodpecker, more Kinglets, Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmouse, American Goldfinch, and White-throated and Song Sparrows were active.

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This field trip has been cancelled due to weather and the coastal flood watch. November’s field trip will be on Saturday, November 16. The Club will head to Grandview Nature Preserve in Hampton for the possible first glimpse of winter-resident ocean birds. Dave Youker will lead us. Participants who wish to carpool should meet at the Colony Square Shopping Center on Jamestown Road by 6:30 AM, for a 6:50 AM departure. If you want to meet at the preserve, we are scheduled to meet Dave at Grandview at 7:30 AM. No advance signup is necessary.
Note: There are no bathroom facilities at the Preserve. Dave tells me the last opportunity is at a 7-11 on Beach Road.

Overall, the woods and Queens Creek were quiet on Saturday, November 23 as fourteen birders searched for our area’s winter birds – especially those who’ve recently returned to spend the colder months in New Quarter Park. A Hermit Thrush gave everyone great looks as it perched pumping its tail and some Ruby-crowned Kinglets gave us fleeting looks. A solitary Bufflehead flew by, the Ring-billed Gulls have replaced the Laughing Gulls at the Queens Lake Marina, we heard Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and we found a few White-throated Sparrows and Yellow-rumped warblers. The trees compensated with a display of glorious color.

See list of birds on eBird