Eastern Shore run 1/28
GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Thu, 28 Jan 99 21:19:49 EST
Hi all --
Barry and I took advantage of the bee-oo-tiful day and went over to the
Eastern Shore to chase some birds. We did middling well, missing some and
seeing others -- (the usual story of course).
Highlights included 14 Wild Turkeys in a field just west of Vienna -- they
all looked to be males, sporting long beards -- Common Eiders and Harlequin
Ducks at O.C. Inlet, Black-headed Gull near the marina at Indian River Inlet.
We looked for, but did not see, the Clay-colored Sparrow along Evans Rd. near
Berlin (there seemed to be fewer sparrows in the hedgerows today compared to
mid-month). There were a number of Horned Larks singing in the fields and
Red-winged Blackbirds were also singing in various little marshes. Didn't
catch up with any Nelson's Sharp-tailed Sparrows either, we think the tide
wasn't high enough, but did see one Salt-Marsh type and a yellow Palm Warbler
at the site. No Short-eared Owls at Broadkill.
Despite a few "dips", a great day with a real hint of spring in the air!
Gail Mackiernan
gail@umdd.umd.edu