Finally, an indigo bunting (#196). Actually a breeding pair near the reservoir in West Gloucester. No singing but they were chirping back and forth. Smaller and darker than I expected, but somehow I knew it was them right away.
I was following a tip from the MASSBIRD list. Dykes Pasture Rd, which leads to the reservoir dam, is an unmarked gated road off of Laurel Rd. The atmosphere is quite wild and the view from the dam is splendid. Lots of gull activity and egret/heron flybys.
This spotted sandpiper was peeping away on the dam.
This great crested flycatcher was making a lot of noise too.
And I had a nice long distance look at this great egret and children across Lily Pond.
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