I was there briefly on my way to work, about 7. No PG but there are plenty
of places for it to hide. Also didn't see the trails of which I hear so much
about, but didn't have time to explore. Do I need to clean my glasses or are
the "trails" just weak spots in the brush?

fdp

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Gail Mackiernan
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 11:24 AM
> To: 
> Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Laurel Purple Gallinule - Nope 7/9
>
>
> Hi --
>
> We went out today from about 8 am to 9:30 am and also didn't see the
> Gallinule (nor any other birders...). We searched from both left and
> right-hand trails and think we covered the area pretty well although of
> course if it was in the vegetation, all bets are off!
>
> I hadn't been out to this lake/pond for about 15 years and am happy to see
> it is now a reserve. (Used to collect bladderwort there for a research
> project at U.MD)
>
> Gail Mackiernan and Barry Cooper
> Colesville MD
>
> on 07/08/2004 1:17 PM, Phil Davis at  wrote:
>
> > MD Osprey:
> >
> > I searched for the Laurel Purple Gallinule this morning (Thu 07/08/2004)
> > from 7:30 - 10 am without success (a payback?).
> >
> <snip>
> > Phil
> >
> >
> > ==================================
> > Phil Davis      Davidsonville, Maryland     USA
> > mailto:[log in to unmask]
> > ==================================
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