tbrownell@lafite.dec.com (Ignem Mittere In Terrum) (05/27/88)
>My experiences with Palm Warblers needn't cause concern for their >national status. They are never a common migrant in Ontario. Ordinarily >on a "Pelee Weekend" I would expect to see 4-5, so my failure to find one >this year probably is of no significance. I was actually surprised this year by the abundance of Palm Warblers in my area. In the past, they have been easy to locate in coastal area with their frequency declining as you move inland. This year, I had several in my yard (central Massachusetts, about 60 miles inland) and several at my place of work (about 45 miles inland). Both sightings represent the first spring occurance noted at these locations. In addition to increased numbers, they appeared to be present for a longer period of time. Warblers in general appear to be up in the Northeast not only in individuals but in quantities (at least by my count) compared to last year. Terry Brownell Digital Equipment Corporation Hudson, Massachusetts