I'd like to publicly thank Scott Kruitbosch for his efforts today at
Stratford Point with the White-tailed Kite. Scott was kind enough to leave
the gate open all day, was very busy helping new arrivals get on the bird,
and was constantly sending out email/phone updates on the status of the
bird. Scott was also instrumental in maintaining a safe atmosphere with
respect to all the vehicles and people that were constantly coming and
going. Let's hope the bird sticks around long enough for others who couldn't
make it today. Thanks Scott!
Tom Sayers

And to Dennis for finding the bird!  Now if it hangs around until next weekend, I might actually be able to see it!

Patrick Comins, Meriden.

I'm with Patrick...gotta hold out until Sunday!

And props to Dennis and Scott for their efforts.

Joe B

--- On Mon, 8/2/10, COMINS, Patrick PCOMINS@audubon.org wrote:

From: COMINS, Patrick PCOMINS@audubon.org
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Thanks Scott
To: "Marty Swanhall" mswanhall@earthlink.net, "Tom Sayers" sayers.tom@gmail.com, "ct birds forum" ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Date: Monday, August 2, 2010, 7:35 AM

And to Dennis for finding the bird!  Now if it hangs around until next weekend, I might actually be able to see it!

Patrick Comins, Meriden.

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I have a large (35 feet) Mimosa Tree in my yard in Somers, and Sunday morning @ 6:30ish I had a single Magnolia Warbler feeding in the tree.  The bird appeared to be feeding on the flowers??  I have not heard of warblers feeding on Nectar, but not sure.  I also assume this is an early migrant, as I am not aware of them nesting in the immediate area.

Jim

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Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Thanks Scott

I'm with Patrick...gotta hold out until Sunday!

And props to Dennis and Scott for their efforts.

Joe B

--- On Mon, 8/2/10, COMINS, Patrick PCOMINS@audubon.org wrote:

From: COMINS, Patrick PCOMINS@audubon.org
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Thanks Scott
To: "Marty Swanhall" mswanhall@earthlink.net, "Tom Sayers" sayers.tom@gmail.com, "ct birds forum" ctbirds@lists.ctbirding.org
Date: Monday, August 2, 2010, 7:35 AM

And to Dennis for finding the bird!  Now if it hangs around until next weekend, I might actually be able to see it!

Patrick Comins, Meriden.

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Yes.  A sincere thank you to Dennis and Scott.

Bruce
Waterbury

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And to Dennis for finding the bird!  Now if it hangs around until next
weekend, I might actually be able to see it!

Patrick Comins, Meriden.

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And to Twan for opening the gate this morning.

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Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Thanks Scott

Yes.  A sincere thank you to Dennis and Scott.

Bruce
Waterbury

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Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 7:36 AM
To: Marty Swanhall; Tom Sayers; ct birds forum
Subject: Re: [CT Birds] Thanks Scott

And to Dennis for finding the bird!  Now if it hangs around until next
weekend, I might actually be able to see it!

Patrick Comins, Meriden.

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Does anyone know whether the Kite left Stratford Point early this morning or
did it hang around most of the morning like it did yesterday?  Any info
would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

-Bruce-
Waterbury

P.S. Sorry for posting this again but it apparently went out to the wrong
list before.