And as another supplemental, in case anyone is thinking of going today, we
went back in the evening and it seemed quieter, but we still found some
thrushes I missed in the morning (Swainsons and wood) and a few others to
get me to 50 for the day. Not bad for a city park. I hope they don't turn
it into a parking lot.
On Monday, October 8, 2012, Tim Carney wrote:
> Just to add to what Mike and Richard said, the park was extra-birdy after
> the fallout. I don't follow football, so while everyone else was inside
> watching the game, I was at the park and had it practically to myself.
> There were several Wood, Swainson's, and Hermit Thrushes along the
> pathways (not counting many others in the shrubs/trees). Warblers were
> consistent and sparrows were absolutely everywhere. I also had what I'm
> calling a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, which seems fairly late. Oddly
> enough, no Myrtle Warblers, Blue Jays, or Mourning Doves were to be seen,
> and the Flickers seemed somewhat secretive. I would assume the Merlin
> (well viewed) had something to do with this.
>
> Full list: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11738891
>
> Tim Carney
> Baltimore/Anne Arundel
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