Re: Cecil County Landfill
Marcia Watson-Whitmyre (mww@UDel.Edu)
Sat, 02 Jan 1999 20:43:46 -0500
Eugene J. Scarpulla wrote:
>
> > The landfill is located about 1 mile east of the town of North East on
> Maryland Route 7 . I would suggest that you contact the landfill to
> check on accessiblity for general birding. I don't know if they allow it
> or not. I make arrangements each year, several weeks ahead of time for
> the Elkton Christmas Count. Their phone number is (410) 996-6275.
>
The Cecil Landfill does admit "drive-in" birders, but it never hurts to
call ahead, as Gene suggests. The landfill is open from 7:30 am to 3:30
pm, Monday through Saturday. It's a right turn off Rt. 7 (travelling
east), and is well-marked with a large sign. When you arrive at the
guardhouse, stop and tell them you want to look at birds and ask them
where they want you to park. Stop again on your way out until they wave
you through.
I was there on Monday 12/28 and saw one first year Iceland and three
winter adult Lesser Black-Backeds. There may have been more of
interest, but I found the number of gulls overwhelming and it was hard
to concentrate.
FYI, the landfill manager is a member of our club, and the staff are
friendly to birders.
Marcia Watson-Whitmyre
Cecil County