[Fwd: Slaty-backed at Conowingo on Sunday, Feb. 14
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Mon, 15 Feb 1999 20:39:00 -0500
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Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 16:19:46 -0500
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I took a ride to Conowingo Dam on Sunday and had the opportunity
to view the slaty-backed gull. Upon driving up it was amazing to
see all the scopes liked up along the wall. Must have been close to
50. Being the beginning birder, I don't have a scope yet, just
binocs but everyone was more than helpful in allowing me views of the
bird through their scopes. Many thanks to all those who helped me
add the bird to my life list and special thanks to Rick Blom (now I
can put a name with a face) for making sure the "entire" crowd saw
the bird and pointing out its characteristics. I met several nice
birders from New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia who had driven
hours to see this bird.
Also seen was a Thayers Gull. The Slaty was spotted around 2:45 flying
and landed around 3. It landed about 50 foot to the right of the sea
wall and stayed put for a long time. I left about 3:30 and it was
still in the area. Everyone got a real good view.
Janelle Dietrich
Bowie, MD
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