Date: 3/21/25 2:31 pm From: Christopher Hayward via groups.io <p_t_nymph...> Subject: [pen-bird] American Redstart, Frenchman's Creek, 3/21/25.
Hi Pen Birders,
This morning I checked the Frenchman's Creek area at the east end of Ruisseau Francais Ave, wondering if the American Redstart found last December could possibly still be around. Soon after arriving at the very east end of the avenue I heard several clear high pitched chip notes, then I saw the Redstart flitting around in the bushes which still have some red flowers. Wow! Quite surprised I managed a few photos before it vanished.
Later after Malia and Summer joined me we had nice looks at it about 50 yards west down the road, sallying low in some willows
This bird is likely the one found by Susie Hons and Dan Keller during the Crystal Springs CBC on 12/14/24 and last reported on 12/28/24.
I'm not sure how many records of wintering Redstarts there are in the county, but quite rare I would imagine.
Photos on my ebird checklist link below. Malia also made a audio recording which she will add to the checklist.
