On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 3:35:31 PM UTC-4, lydia schindler wrote:
> When I read Bill Adams' note, I hotfooted it over to Pennyfield. Alas, no ibis in that little inlet (which for weeks has held Blue-winged Teal and Wood Ducks). I continued up to the end of the second (watered) impoundment. At the beginning of that impoundment were a pair of Wood Ducks, a single male Blue-winged Teal, and a Solitary Sandpiper--just like yesterday.
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> Lydia Schindler
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> Darnestown, Montgomery County
Hi Lydia,
That's a hard bird for Montgomery County for sure. My only spring encounter was on May 14, 2005, when one or two (can't recall exact #) flew over and tried to land at Hughes Hollow while we were participating in the ANS youth club birdathon/MBC May Count. As I recall they almost touched down in the impoundment then decided not to and flew off. I have one other August record, but that's it. They seem very hit or miss (as you experienced) and don't linger long.
Otherwise hope you're having a wonderful spring!
Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD
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