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My apologies! I failed to make mention of the late nesting Common Yellowthroat. At Rockhouse Marsh overlook along the paved path there is a patch of Blackberry plants and other vegetation where a male (in full breeding plumage yet) popped up and was carrying a moth in its beak. I continued to watch on as it was acting secretive and not showing where it wanted to take the moth. I'd imagine it's rather late for Common Yellowthroat nesting/fledglings. On another note: I seem to be observing more House Wrens this fall in comparison to the previous 4 falls here in the Bootheel of MO. Normally, I'm lucky to locate two-three in the fall and maybe one or two in the winter. This fall, I've seen well over 10-12 many in locations I've not witnessed their presence before. Just a side note. Bodacious birding! Chris Barrigar Stoddard Co. Bloomfield, MO [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 "I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." JOHN MUIR ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html