Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 15:19:19 EST Reply-To: Maryland Birds & Birding Sender: Maryland Birds & Birding From: Gail Mackiernan Subject: Help on some target birds? Hi all -- My brother-in-law and his wife are coming into town next week, from England. John is a *very keen* British birder (with all that implies). We are all going donw to the Lesser Antilles in early December, but while he is in Maryland, he has a few target birds. Okay, some of these are going to be easy and some mch more difficult. If any MDospreyer could help on the ones for which we need help, would be most appreciative. (This is the entire list): Golden-Crowned Kinglet -- no problem, in our yard and all over the place! (Eastern) Fox Sparrow -- seem to be plenty still around Rusty Blackbird -- very thin on the ground, Danny B. says they are at Jug Bay still and would appreciate other sightings. American Tree Sparrow -- Haven't seen many reported yet -- could use some help! Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrow -- Has anyone checked the Indian River Inlet site (in Delaware) this year? (Behind the campground) Hooded Merganser males -- Have seen at Huntley but not in MD this autumn Harlequin Duck male -- Still the ones at O.C. inlet? Evening Grosbeak -- This bird has become almost impossible to "pin down" - however, we would travel some so if anyone in Western Maryland hears of birds at feeders or which are reasonably staked out, would greatly appreciate a call -- willing to drop everything and rush off! Any crossbill -- red or white-winged. I think this is about it -- calls would especially be appreciated as we do not access our email continually -- number is 301-989-1828. Many many thanks in advance for help! Cheers, Gail Mackernan and Barry Cooper ======================================================================= To leave the MDOsprey list, send e-mail to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com with the following message in line 1: signoff mdosprey ======================================================================= =========================================================================