Hit the birding at first light this AM. After last evening’s torrential downpour (2 inches in 1-1/2 hr) thought the thunderstorms may have caused some migrants to sit tight overnight. Found all the usual summer residents, plus a male W Tanager, in fresh spring plumage that landed on the top of my Oriole feeder & allowed for a satisfying, long observation. Now, after warming up with a cup of coffee, headed back out to see if any Lazuli Buntings are around.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot