Re: Maryland Coastal Birding

GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Wed, 30 Sep 98 10:42:15 EDT


Hi -- At this time of year, a good spot to hit is Assateague, specifically
the brushy areas around the state park beach houses, also north up the road
from the entrance, and (in the National Seashore) the areas around the
camp grounds, maintenance yards, etc. This is a good time and place to see
Orange-crowned Warbler, good sparrows which could include Lark, Clay-colored,
Nelson's Sharptailed, etc., and who knows what else. Scan power lines for
interesting flycatchers. Be sure to check the seaside and bayside for
shorebirds, waterfowl, etc. I would also expect a nice assortment of
migrants with the coming front, including falcons.

Gail Mackiernan
gail@umdd.umd.edu