Date: 4/26/26 7:05 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Birding at Montauk State Park
I have had Merlin indicate Swainson's Warbler while watching a Louisiana
Waterthrush vocalize. One more instance to remind all to verify any
unexpected species indicated by Merlin. Just tonight while waiting for
Chuck-will's-widow to call, Merlin identified a repetitive Carolina Wren as
a Northern Mockingbird. I've had it identify a cardinal as a mockingbird
several times, but this was a first.
Edge Wade
Columbia
<1edgewade2...>
On Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM John and Linda Frederick <
<0000067ecfb442d3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Several birders had a great time birding at Montauk State Park on Saturday
> April 25. A big thank you to Kristie Nelson for leading our group
>
> It is always a great place to see Cerulean Warblers, among others. Though
> the Ceruleans don't show themselves well, staying in the treetops.
>
> We didn't have anything exotic or unexpected, but nice views of Louisiana
> Waterthrush, American Redstart, Kentucky, Blue-winged, and Northern Parula.
> Worm-eating Warblers vocalized but would not come out of the shaded slopes.
>
> Of interest, I think, was that Merlin repeatedly identified a Swainson's
> Warbler while Louisiana Waterthrush was singing. We pretty much agreed that
> Merlin was mistaken. Although I admit I was hopeful for a time,
> considering that Montauk is not too many river miles from known locations
> on the Current River.
> I think combining a mistaken Merlin with a poorly viewed Worm-eating could
> maybe lead to a Swainson's being reported.
>
> A great day to be out.
>
> And I still haven't seen a Rose-breasted Grosbeak this year! Bah-humbug!
>
> Linda Frederick
> Rolla MO
>
>
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