Gail, I have not spent much time there over the last few years, but when I do go I ask at the gate and they USUALLY let me in. But once in while I get turned away. I haven't worked out a pattern. Just try again. Dave Seabrook, MD USA dm@fornax.usno.navy.mil On Mon, 18 Oct 1999 GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU wrote: > Hi George -- > > Franklin's is also one of my MD nemesis birds. Is the landfill freely open to > birders at the hours you noted, do we have to call ahead of time or check > in at the office? > > Thanks, Gail Mackiernan >