Re: Local Birds

Dave Mozurkewich (dm@fornax.usno.navy.mil)
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:59:07 -0400 (EDT)


Ellen,

The only part of the North Tract that is open is the area along the paved
road and around Lake Allen.  There is a lot of nice habitat to the south. 

I use North and Central to refer to the areas in AA and PG counties.  I
think that is correct. 

Dave

David Mozurkewich
Seabrook, MD  USA
dm@fornax.usno.navy.mil



On Mon, 15 Jun 1998, Ellen Paul wrote: 

> Dear David,
> 
> I am confused by your statement that you have access to birding spots
> not generally open to the public  in conjunction with your statement
> that you went to the North and Central Tracts of Patuxent.  The North
> Tract is most definitely open to the public.  By Central tract, do you
> mean the area around the research labs?  
> 
> The only problem with the North Tract is that it isn't officially open
> until something like 7:30 or 8:00 am, although we have been told by the
> guards that you can sometimes persuade them to make special arrangements
> in advance for groups.  
> 
> Can David or anyone "deconfuse" me?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Ellen Paul
> Chevy Chase, Maryland
> epaul@dclink.com