[MDOsprey] Turkey Point 11/3- possible Brewers Blackbird

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Hi All:
Raptors later- first, what I suspected to be 2 male Brewers Blackbirds.
Seen from ~150` away, perched 40-50` up in snag, I was looking west.
First impression was of overall dark ( not a flat black, but glossy
looking )  blackbird with a startlingly white looking eye ( compared to
Rusty BB ).  Too small for grackle, tail straight and square tip at
end,  larger than cowbird.  Bill dark and pointed, not stubby and
appeared to be marginally shorter than that of Rusty Blackbird ( had
just been able to study a flock of ~12  at close range - 30`, foraging
at eye level ) Of course the difference in distance of observation could
account for this latter impression. There was no hint of brown or rust
coloration anywhere on the supposed Brewers.  As they flew away, they
gave loud " check " notes that sounded identical to species voice on my
Peterson CD Rom.  Unfortunately, no other observers where with me to
confirm, would appreciate any input.  This would be a new county/MD bird
for me.

Also this am at 8:30, a lovely Swainson Thrush viewed close range
feeding on wild grape vine.  Offered a nice profile of uniformly brown
uppers, buffy eyering and buffy coloration to cheek extending to side of
neck/upper breast.  A new county bird for me as well.  Also Tree
Swallow, Pine Siskin and Bluebirds.

Raptors:
A fairly slow flight variable winds from  SSE early and shifting N/NE by
noon.
BE-3 ( 2 imm )
NH-1, lovely adult male
SS--5
CH-1
RT-5
TV-15
RS-1
Leslie Fisher
Cecil Co.

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