Phil, et. al.
I tried yesterday, July 7 from 10:30 to noon without success.  I found the
place very interesting and confirmed American Robin, Wood Duck, and American
Crow as breeders around or in the preserve.   I am now zero for four on
Purple Gallinule chases this year.  Maybe one more shot tomorrow before the
heat arrives, or when Gwen can come along.  It was reported being sighted in
the PM by Fred so finding this Bird, as with all Maryland Gallinules, is a
matter of luck or multiple eyes searching.
George


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From: "Phil Davis" <>
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Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 1:17 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Laurel Purple Gallinule - Nope


> MD Osprey:
>
> I searched for the Laurel Purple Gallinule this morning (Thu 07/08/2004)
> from 7:30 - 10 am without success (a payback?).
>
> BTW, from the "trailhead" (i.e., the wooden fenced area), a path runs
along
> the left side of the lake all the way to the back left corner. I ran into
a
> muddy area that I couldn't cross so I don't know if there is also a trail
> along the back side of the lake or not (but I suspect there is).
>
> Neat place.
>
> Please report future sighting attempts, both negative and positive.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Phil
>
>
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