My observations of note over the past seven days included just the following, but it is mid-July:

• 4 continuing Black Scoters, Simpson’s Point, Brunswick, 7/17 (with Saturday Morning Birdwalk group).

• 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, private property in North Yarmouth, 7/19 (with Jeannette).

• 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and 1 Yellow-throated Vireo, River Road, Fryeburg Harbor, 7/20 (with Jeannette).

• 2+ Red Crossbills, flying over our yard in Pownal, 7/21.