Re: Loon Today (5/28)?
GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Thu, 28 May 98 08:00:23 EDT
Hi everyone -- I just returned from a birding trip to China and had several
messages re the Pacific Loon on my answering machine (thanks!). However
yesterday I couldn't get down to Hain's Point because of various emergencies
associated with being away for a month (the most serious of which was a dead
car battery!). However, today I am mobile again and would like to try and
see the critter if it is still around. Assume that this morning's fog is
going to put a damper on seeing the bird, but would appreciate an email or
call if it is located. (My phone # is 301-989-1828).
This always seems to happen when we're away!
Btw, China was great and we saw species which are "dream birds" for the
British birder, as well as for the folks who go to Attu -- Siberian
Thrush, Rubythroat, Blue Robin, Narcissus, Mugimaki and Yellow-rumped
Flycatchers, 23 species of warbler (old-world types) and lots of Cuckoos,
Shrikes and Buntings, as well as abpout 40 species of shorebird, including
Little Whimbrel, Great Knot, Terek Sandpiper, both Sandplovers, over 800
Asiatic Dowitchers, etc. However it will be a while before we go out for
Chinese food!
Cheers, Gail Mackiernan
gail@umdd.umd.edu