Date: 1/9/13 11:48 am
From: Jim Wilkinson <lakekoshare...>
Subject: [MDBirding] White-winged Crossbills in Columbia, Howard County


I saw a flock of approximately 15 White-winged Crossbills feeding on Sweetgum fruits near #5282 Wild Flower Terrace which parallels West Running Brook Road near Wilde Lake. The time was around 12:30 PM today (1/9). It seemed like there were more males than females in this group. There were lots of other birds in the area including robins, starlings, Cedar Waxwings; juncos, goldfinches and one Hermit Thrush. Poor photo of a male White-winged is attached.

Jim Wilkinson

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