This morning Ottavio Janni and I observed a PURPLE GALLINULE at Hughes
Hollow. It was in spatterdock (?) in the large impoundment on the left,
about 4/5 of the way down towards the woods, and maybe 100-150 feet off
the dike. It seemed very alert, but after an initial flight into that
area, stayed put for the hour or so we were there (~8:30-9:30).

There were 2 Mute Swans, one flying well.

Lydia Schindler
Darnestown