Doldrums almost over...HANG ON!
GREGORY.B.MILLER@bge.com
Mon, 3 May 1999 14:50:08 -0400
Howdy all!
Call to Arms! (er, optics, that is)
It is with some reservation (but not without a lot of hope) that I am
anticipating VERY GOOD migration conditions mid-week through the early
weekend for Maryland (Wed-Sat).
Watch for the North and East winds to shift to the South. When this
occurs, it's time to get out and start birding. The approaching frontal
system is producing excellent conditions to the West.
It's still a little premature, but this system could produce some very
exciting results. OK. Maybe I'm a little overly optimistic. I'm at least
wishing!
Timing-wise, migration will be in full swing, too (this is the biggest
factor--weather only adjusts it).
During VERY GOOD conditions ANY place can be good. If you don't or can't
get a day off, spend a few moments at a local park, around your
neighborhood, pack your lunch and go anywhere (look out your window if you
have one). Drive with your windows down...well...maybe not in the rain.
<grin> Oh, yes. It will rain. But that's usually more a deterrent to
birders; not the birds.
Good birding!
-Greg Miller
Baltimore, MD