Hi Gail, Here are directions (from memory): From Frederick take Rt. 15 north, a few miles before Emmitsburg take the exit for Rt. 140, at the stop sign go straight onto Harney Rd. (don't go onto 140), continue on Harney Rd for a few miles (2-3?), you will see a sign that says "Mason-Dixon", continue straight on Harney Rd. beyond the for a few hundred yards, until you get to the top of the hill. At the top of the hill there is a dirt road that goes left, take it and you will see the pond below you on your right. A scope is necessary and late PM probably has the best light (the light was awful yesterday at 10 AM). The dirt road might be private property and though I've never had problems I was once told I needed to ask permission. I think the directions to this pond are also in Stauffer Miller's book on birding in Fred. Co. Yes, this is the pond that has been productive in the past, both Baird's and Buff-breasted Sandpiper have shown up here on more than one occasion. Cheers, Ottavio --- Original PCMail Message ---- Hi Ottavio -- Could you post the directions to this pond -- I seem to have misplaced them (if it's the pond that has been so active in previous years...) Cheers, Gail Mackiernan