Not a lot of fall migrants coming through. My best yard sighting has been a female Cassin’s Finch the past 2 days, hitting the feeder. Others: White-crowned Sparrows, RC Kinglets, Sandhill Cranes on a nearby stubble field & YR Warbler. No Juncos as of yet. Others: kettle of a dozen Turkey Vultures & small groups of Red-tailed Hawks. Also, a good number of Bald Eagles nearby, including 2 adults, 2 second-yr birds & 2 first-yr birds. Plus, have seen 2 Ospreys, including one carrying a trout in its talons.

What birding has lacked, fly-fishing has more than made up for with the best fall-run of brown trout on the Snake than I’ve had in years! And the rainbows have been fat & in great condition.

Brian Carrigan
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