Visited early this morning before work. Light was not good, but
that's the only time I can make it. Shorebird numbers appeared down
significantly from what was reported to eBird yesterday, but there was
a RUDDY TURNSTONE in the north cell when I arrived, which is uncommon
at this location. Other birds of note were a couple of STILT
SANDPIPERs, 48 CASPIAN TERNs, a family of BLUE GROSBEAKS, a PEREGRINE
FALCON looking for a shorebird breakfast, and a YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO
carrying a large cicada. Not sure if it was transporting food to a
nest or just figuring out how to consume such a large feast.
Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, Maryland
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