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Over 70 TUSW incl some juves were in a field SE of Burkittsville this morning where i have pretty routinely seen them over the last several weeks to months.� They were joined by as many as 24 [assumption not having a spotting scope] Ring-billed Gulls, which made quite a contrast in size.� The specific location was W of Catholic Church Rd just a short distance� [~1/2 mile]�from the intersection of Gapland Rd.� There is a small farm pond just to the E of CC Rd at this point.
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At the feeder, my Red Breasted Nuthatch was last seen one week ago on 3/22/13.�
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According to Birds of Maryland and the District of Columbia by Stewart & Robbins [North American Fauna #62, pub date 1958]:
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Late�departure records for Spring RBNH migrants include
5/18/1886 [DC]
5/18/1913 [DC]
5/23/1949 [PG CO]
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In addition a "summer vagrant" was observed also in PG CO on 7/22/1943.
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Bob Ringler can probably add to this information...
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Jim Speicher
Broad Run/Burkittsville area
S FRED CO
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