Hi --
Veeries breed in a number of areas along Sligo Creek Park, particularly in the large roadless area above University Blvd, and also at several sites further south, including the wide stretch south of Dennis Ave. and north of Forest Glen. I lived adjacent to the park from 1972 to 1993 and they bred all during that time, as well as Wood Thrushes of course (the latter in our yard some years). The proliferation of deer in the park has really affected both these species but I did see a Veery in a traditional breeding area earlier this month (near Kemp Mill shopping area). Species that seem to have been eliminated (probably by deer) include Kentucky and Worm-eating Warblers, and Ovenbird seems much reduced.
Gail Mackiernan
Colesville, MD
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From: "Patricia Wood" <pwood...>
To: <mdbirding...>
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:12:25 PM
Subject: [MDBirding] Veery
I walk pretty regularly in Sligo Creek Park between Piney Branch and Maple. I used to always hear a veery singing in the woods a third or so of the way from Piney Branch. The last year, or I think actually two years, not a sound. BUT, tonight (c.7:30) there was a veery singing in that area, AND there was one along there about a week ago! Yay!
It's a pretty birdy stretch--I also heard peewee, great crested, towhee, Acadian, and more than one wood thrush in a 20 minute walk.
Patricia Wood
Silver Spring
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