Hi Folks!
The rail was not on private property, but on the University of Maryland
Central Farm. This land is owned by the citizens of Maryland. The Howard
County birders have perpetuated the myth that it is private property. In the
past I specifically asked the local field trip coordinator how one obtains
permission to bird there. My request was never answered. I since went to the
location on my own and had no problem getting permission to bird there.
Getting ready to be flamed....
Jim Stasz
North Beach MD
Jlstasz @aol.com
In a message dated 5/23/2013 4:05:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
<auk1844...> writes:
On Saturday, 5/18 we found a Black Rail in Howard County. This was a first
record for Howard County. It called constantly in the middle of the day
for at least 15 minutes. Unfortunately, when we tried to get another group on
it, it remained silent and was not heard or seen again. Then there was a
rain storm and the rail was never relocated. We tried again Sunday evening
and conditions were very good for listening, but no rails called, so I assume
it has moved on.
Obviously, playback would not be appropriate for this species.
The BLRA was on private property so access is very limited. There are
several No Trespassing signs and on our return visit we were questioned by the
Howard County Police but fortunately we had permission.
I wish it had stayed around longer for more people to have had a chance to
hear it. It was not in a location where a person could look for it on their
own.
Many videos and recordings were taken. Here is a link to a small sample.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55023563@N08/8805992850/
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Columbia, MD
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