Rock Creek Park, DC, May 16 and 17
Rob Hilton (robert@csa.com)
Mon, 18 May 1998 08:00:14 -0400
Hi,
Saturday (May 16) was sort of slow, around the Visitors Center at Rock
Creek Park, Washington, DC. There were several species of warblers singing
and seen. SWAINSON'S THRUSH and a nice male ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK were
among these birds.
Other birds included:
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER-8 flying over, heading north. The birds appeared to
be females and immature males. They weren't that high above the tree tops.
RED CROSSBILL-6, flying at tree top level at the open area around picnic
area number 14. I happened to be looking in the right direction as these
birds flew northeasterly, calling.
Sunday, May 17, was slower still for warblers. I heard a CANADA WARBLER
sing three times as I got out of the car, but as soon as I pished, it fell
silent.
Other birds included:
COMMON or FORSTER'S TERN-6 flying over, heading north. They too were not
that far above the trees.
SOLITARY SANDPIPER-3, following the terns about a minute later.
Rob Hilton
robert@csa.com
Bethesda, Md.