Re: Nesting at Easton

David R. Smith (lacsmith@erols.com)
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 20:12:42 -0400


Robert Ringler wrote:
> 
> I made a brief trip with Jim Stasz to the Easton sewage lagoons
> on Saturday where we saw families of Pied-billed Grebe, Wood Duck,
> Moorhen, and Coot.  Bank Swallows from a nearby colony were also flying
> around.
>         Butterflies were the main objective for this excursion and we
> were successful in seeing Great Purple Hairstreak and Rare Skipper in
> Dorchester County.
> 
>                                 Bob Ringler

Bob,

Sounds like a successful trip. Someday I hope to get over there to see
those two butterflies. On Saturday I saw the first Pearl Crescent in my
yard. Also saw N. Broken Dash. Nothing else of note. I believe that we
are headed out to see fireworks later on the 4th, so a countdown might
be difficult to pull off. Of course we could do one in the middle of the
afternoon, however, I presume that folks will still be out tallying. We
can talk about that more later.

 I am still awaiting word from Wilbur regarding the September (or
October) program. He indicated that it may actually be October 1 that
they wanted you. I will get back with the info. 

David