[MDOsprey] HO CO trip results
Bonnie Ott (bott@erols.com)
Sat, 22 May 1999 16:20:19 -0400
28 Howard countians turned out for the Mount Pleasant (Howard
conservancy property) field trip. This was to search for breeding birds
and we were well rewarded.
A pair of BLUE GROSBEAKS entertained us with wonderful looks and
frequent singing. One time the male sat next to a singing INDIGO BUNTING
for great comaprisions. A couple WILLOW FLYCATHERS sang merrily from the
willows making ids easy. GRASSHOPPER sparrows were singing upon arrival
and SONG and FIELD were seen carrying food.
What seemed to be a fledgling BROWN THRASHER was seen with an adult.
Warblers were slim but we did find YELLOW, BLACKPOLL, REDSTART, N WATER,
YELLOWTHROAT and singing CHAT.
A pair of CHIPPING sparrows were near the house and ORCHARD ORIOLES
were very numerous. BLUEBIRDS, TREE SWALLOWS and CHICKADEES were using
the boxes.
Bonnie Ott (field trip chair, HO CO)