Hi all,
Betsy and I started the day at New Germany State Park HQ in Garrett to try
for RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH. We were not disappointed. Our third try for
these birds this year was a success. We immediately had one individual
calling and it was soon joined by three others.
We then worked our way to Russell Rd, hoping to find a grouse or two
crossing the road on the way there for a photo. No luck.
We dipped on Russell Rd Blue Grosbeak but did have a COMMON NIGHTHAWK
flying around calling and three VESPER SPARROWS.
At North Branch in Allegheny, there were only KILLDEER present along with
some Mallards.
Our next destination was Ft Frederick for the GREAT WHITE HERON. We found
it from the road, then walked the path around the Beaver Pond. It was
between stops 3 and 4. Best views and photos were had from the tow path.
I will post these later tonight. Beautiful bird and great find Mark!
Hughes Hollow held no interesting gallinules or kites of any flavor. Only
humid, hot air.
Cheers and good birding,
Mike Burchett
Betsy Bangert
Ocean Pines, MD
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