Date:         Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:29:56 -0400
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From:         Bonnie Ott <bonnie1163@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Ho Co (Western Regional)
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    This morning the Howard Bird Club hosted a walk to Western
Regional Park in Glenwood. A great turnout of birders and the birds
didn't disappoint. In field #1 we found a nice group of sparrows. A
GRASSHOPPER was an unexpected surprise. A VESPER flushed up into "the
tree" and perched for great views through the scopes. SAVANNAHS were
abundant with many perching on the goldenrod for close study. Winter
plumage CHIPPING SPARROWS were zipping in the treetop. FIELD, SONG and
SWAMPS in the foxtail and pigweed.
    In the "good woods" we found 3 HERMIT THRUSHES and a real
prize**ORANGE CROWNED WARBLER** in the "little valley". The "good
field" was also hopping with birds with a flock of WHITE-THROATS in
the pokeweed and dead tearthumb. WHITE-CROWNS along the hedgerow and a
couple PURPLE FINCHES perched and singing.
    A NORTHERN HARRIER was a fall first for many. 49 species total and
a beautiful day to be out.
    ( my neighbor had 5 SISKINS this morning on his thistle feeder)

Bonnie Ott
Ellicott city,Howard County
bonnie1163@home.com

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