I moved my latest date ever for a Common Yellowthroat out a few more days after seeing one today in Amherst. I set my previous late date just four days before when I had a different individual along the rail trail in Amherst. Both of these individuals are continuing in the same general location they have been in since December or early January. I almost didn't even bother to check on this individual this morning as it was a bit breezy but I was passing by the spot so decided to stop. I have checked this spot a couple other times over the past week or so without seeing or hearing it (I last had it on January 7th when I got some decent photos). I checked the spot where I had it last and had no luck but as I was walking out I thought I heard a yellowthroat occasionally calling and after a bit of waiting got a recording and a very brief look. I then spent the next 45 minutes looking and listening and got a few more brief looks as well as another recording as it would call a few times and then go silent. The bird stayed down low and hardly ever showed itself. Eventually I got a few blurry photos to go along with the recordings for documentation. With no big change in the weather until the end of next week when it is forecast to get very cold, I hold out hope that at least one of the two individuals will hold out in the area into February....time will tell.
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