I could not see it at 11 last night from off Bogart but I’ll be in Donnelly tomorrow night and hoping for very dark skies,

Yep. Pinkish bill for sure Jay.

I hit send too soon. The female chipping sparrow would show more striping about her eyes. Dean

I believe this USA female Cassin’s finch.

To your point, Jay, the curlews I follow for your study have all departed and are on or near their non- breeding grounds. I recall that in the 70s while teaching at Council High, Adams County, I regul

Remember that birds typically don’t go south for the winter. Many go north to breed and don’t linger.

There goes my northwestern crow! Dean Jones

I took notice. GREA at Cave Creek Canyon in AZ in June 1976. Great two weeks of birding. It would be awesome to find in Idaho. Dean Jones

RL, do you think summer sightings of BAEAs should restrict locations so your Happy Snappers don’t seek them out? Like what is done for species of concern? Just a thought. Dean Jones

This would be a great research project if it hasn’t been done before. Wish I were back in college for this opportunity. Dean

Three cheers for Scott!