[MDOsprey] Long-billed Dowitcher at Easton
Jlstasz@aol.com
Sat, 24 Jul 1999 16:04:09 EDT
Hi Folks!
Perhaps more interesting than the Ruff which has been around for a week, was
a single flyby Long-billed Dowitcher. Dave Harvey picled it up first as it
was coming in from the NW ... he yelled "DOWITCHER" and a group of us were
able to get it in binoculars before it passed overhead and follow it as ot
headed SE. Although the red-rusty belly insicated an adult, and the very
long bill suggested Long-billed, it was a series of "keek" call notes that
completed the diagnosis.
I have seen Long-billed Dowitchers, and have recordings, from early August at
Deal I. WMA, Somerset Co. If I were to look for an August Long-bill, perhaps
fresh water marsh areas would be the place.
How do I claim a prize, Bob?
Good Birding!
Jim
ps: The bird at Easton today is the same bird I saw Monday evening at
Tanyard, Caroline Co. A check of Ridgely this morning had few shorebirds,
noteably one Stilt Sandpiper in breeding plumage and no avocets. or
dowitchers.
Jim Stasz
North Beach MD
jlstasz@aol.com