A late Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow was seen today at Mentor Marsh.   The
bird was not there in the morning but had appeared by 1:00 in the  afternoon.
This distinctly grey individual is much more cooperative than  the many
sharp-taileds that have been around since September 30th (though not on  Nov. 2,
unfortunately for the delightful Young Birder who was looking for a  lifer
yesterday).

Otherwise, it was a day to lament the departure of most land  migrants.  A
couple of Common Loons flew over Headlands beach, and 400-500  Pine Siskins
passed in a southwesterly direction in large  flocks.

Suzanne Wagner, Mentor
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