On Friday, November 30, 2012 7:23:21 AM UTC-5, Elaine Hendricks wrote:
> Sorry - I looked for the Ruff on Wednesday, not Monday.
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> We appreciate that you stayed in your vehicle and as you stated it was just one vehicle. We have checked with local law enforcement and they said that parking along the shoulder of the roadway is a hazard and they will have cars moved because of safety reasons. You stated you pulled over directly across from pond but didn't say how long you set? If it was a few moments and no movement ie: opening doors, trunks etc. the geese usually aren't phased but they were shot at in other locations (not here) last week during hunting season and they are extremely flighty and more aware of their immediate surroundings.
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> On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 7:16 AM, Elaine Hendricks <ehend......> wrote:
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> When I was in the area around mid-day on Monday, I looked for shorebirds at both loctions: �the flooded field on Damsontown Road as well as the pond at Quail Covey Farm (I did not find the Ruff at either place). �For the pond, I parked on the broad paved shoulder of MD Rte 309 on the south side of the road, across from the pond. �I stayed in my car, using it as a blind. �None of the geese or swans flew off, and I was not approached by any landowners. �The shoulders of the road are public right of way. �Also, there are no signs saying "no parking, stopping, or standing." �
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