Matt Anthony and I decided to hit Ft. Howard today for the redpolls and crossbills. When we arrived at the parking lot, we decided to try and find the Orange-crowned Warbler with no luck. As we were walked towards the playground I heard and obtained visual on a group of 3 White-winged Crossbills flying towards the playground. That group was not refound, but there were Common Redpoll in abundance (at least 5) at the playground. We also had terrific looks at a beautiful male W-w Crossbill. On our way out we tried for the O-c Warbler again and came up empty yet again. We were rewarded however by a flock of 5 Common Redpoll Sitting in a tree off the entrance road above the fence. They flew off after 2-3 minutes, but we were more than pleased with our view.
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Cheers,
Josh Emm
HdG, MD
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