Jim,
You would be trespassing if you go there without permission. Many new no
trespassing signs have been added.
Joe
On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 4:59 PM, <Jlstasz...> wrote:
> **
> 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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> Joe Hanfman
> Columbia, MD
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