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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Yesterday (5/8) Don & I visited several
parks before riding down to Finley for an event. In Avery Park, at least 6
WESTERN TANAGERS decorated a couple of trees, singing and quarrelling a
little. We listened to a CASSIN'S VIREO singing, and a BULLOCK'S ORIOLE
giving a dry rattle call. We were enjoying the Tall Larkspur that is at
the peak of its display in the shady forest along Marys River.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>At Pioneer Park we paid a visit to the ANNA'S
HUMMINGBIRD babies, who are looking happy and healthy in their tiny
and now crowded nest. Luckily their spiderweb nest can stretch
to accommodate them!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>In Willamette Park, YELLOW WARBLERS were everywhere
along the river, with loads of WARBLING VIREOS. Broadleaf Bluebells, which
seem pretty uncommon around here, were really putting on a show as
well.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>After the event we rode back to the prairie
overlook to have some lunch. I heard a LAZULI BUNTING singing. As we
were about to leave, two pairs of WESTERN KINGBIRDS flew over the platform,
fighting fiercely in a hovering ball of yellow and gray, and making sharp
squeaky calls. We don't remember seeing two pairs there
before.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Lisa</FONT></DIV>
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