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Although I have seen no mention of them, SNOW BUNTINGS seem to have arrived across the province in good numbers in recent days. During a bird survey at the highest point in mainland Nova Scotia (Mount Nuttby in the Cobequid Mountains) Stuart Tingley and I found two Snow Buntings (both singles) along a logging road in the middle of a huge clearcut area (this was on Tuesday, Oct. 27). Next day, on a small offshore island near Lower Woods Harbour, Shelburne county, we found a couple of flocks totaling 50+ Snow Buntings feeding in the kelp line. Also of note were migrating woodpeckers, with several Downy and Hairy at Mount Nuttby flying across huge clear-cuts, and a single Hairy Woodpecker on the offshore island on Oct. 28. I was also surprised to find a fair number of PURPLE FINCHES in the Cobequid Mountains, at least 10-15 on Tuesday. All were apparent hatch-year (female-type) bird in little groups of 1-3, feeding on the buds of maple saplings. Again, I have heard no mention of a recent influx, but this must be the case. Still a fair number of HERMIT THRUSH in the mountains, with three on Oct. 27th. Brian Dalzell Tatamagouche, NS & Moncton, NB. P.S. In Shelburne, a flock of ~25 Cedar Waxwings on Wednesday afternoon.
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