[MDOsprey] U of MD Farm
Bonnie Ott (bott@erols.com)
Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:32:10 -0400
Howard bird club's trip to the farm this morning turned up some good
sparrow action. Not as big a group (of birds that is) as I was hoping
but enough to keep us on our toes. We had 5-6 different LINCOLNS with
some great close looks. The WHITE-CROWNS were along the stream, all juv
birds. SWAMPS were thick through the swale and chipping away. Some
CHIPPING were feeding in the weeds and one was the most striking combo
of colors, almost a periwinkle blue! SAVANNAHS were in moderate numbers,
mostly moving on the plowed field. WHITE-THROATS were in the shrubs
along the stream and SONGS were heavy in the foxtail.
Other noteable sightings were HORNED LARKS, two NORTHEN HARRIERS (one
grey), a RUDDY DUCK, COMMON SNIPE and a lovely group of BLUEBIRDS.
Bonnie Ott