Date: 6/13/12 5:36 pm
From: PAUL NOELL <myconut...>
Subject: [mdbirding] CVP 06/13/12


Sorry for late post; computer problems. Very pleasant weather for a walk
on the eastern portion of Cromwell Valley Park, along the Minebank
stream and nearby area.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES & WARBLING VIREOS were still numerous.
One ORCHARD ORIOLE spotted. Whiffed on the usual MD Yellow-
throat, Parula Warbler & Ovenbird but was rewarded by great looks at a
male YELLOW WARBLER.

On the far east meadow I observed a KINGBIRD chivvy a passing over-
head RED SHOULDERED HAWK. Reminded me of a similar attack
in the Woodstock area a while back, with me being the attackee! With
every swoop, it hit/pecked my cap pretty hard. A bit later today, I was
attached in milder fashion by a TREE SWALLOW, as I passed its box
just off the path. It only swooped at my head, but always pulled up at
the last second. Other birds noted:
BELTED KINGFISHER
E. Wood Pewee
Barn Swallow
Carolina C'dee
Tufted Tit
N. Mockingbird (one of its songs suggested RS Hawk)
A. Robin
E. Bluebird (with young)
BG Gnatcatcher
RE Vireo
RW Blackbird
C. Grackle
SCARLET TANAGER (female)
N. Cardinal
I. Bunting (heard)
House Finch
Goldfinch
FIELD SPARROR (heard)
Chipping Sparrow (with young)

Paul Noell
Balto. MD