Swallows et al., Douglas

[Hugh Kingery]

    We just marveled at the spectacle of hundreds of swallows on the two Franktown 'pits' -- McClain & Walker. At least 4 species (Cliff, Violet-green, Tree, & Barn) and likely the other two as well. They continually swept across the water, close to the surface. At Walker they twice rose up, moved away, and came back.

At our house, the summer color birds have arrived: Today 5 Lazuli Buntings, 4 Black-headed Grosbeaks, as well as the red House Finches and other regulars. A Western Tanager only once, 3 days ago.

We saw migrant sparrows along the roads: Vesper, White-crowned, and Chipping.

Hugh Kingery