A routine visit to Leverett Pond was soon followed by a trip to Belle Isle Marshes where a Eastern Wood-Pewee was the highlight. A day after that, at Boston Public Gardens, a surprise Great Crested Flycatcher was on the island.

Monday 12th, Olmsted Park--Leverett Pond, Suffolk County, MA, USA.

Tuesday …

Not much going on during the dog days of summer, but an unusual Common Raven at one of the local stores was an unexpected highlight. Also a flyover Red-Throated Hummingbird in the yard.

Wednesday 3rd, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Suffolk County, MA, USA.

A hot and quiet month with only two Leverett Pond patch visits.

The first visit caused some mild excitement as I mis-identified a non-breeding/female Green-Winged Teal as a blue-winged teal; the latter being more unusual than the former. A couple local birders visited after my initial report and took …