Hi everybody:
I did some predawn birding this morning at Hughes Hollow (McKee-Beshers WMA
in Montgomery County). I arrived about 5:30 AM hoping to hear bitterns,
rails, etc. I was standing on the cross dike at 5:52 AM when I heard a
Whippoorwill calling near the parking lot. It called off and on for several
minutes, then was silent. The last time I heard it was 5:58 AM. It sounded
more distant like it had moved further down Hunting Quarter Rd. It was
obviously migrating through and was totally unexpected. What a great way to
start the day!
I also heard an American Bittern calling as well as one Sora. Just after
daylight I heard Pied-billed Grebe(s) calling also.
Jim Green
Gaithersburg, MD
work in moderation, BIRD IN EXCESS !!!
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