David Mozurkewich wrote:

> On Fri, 23 Jul 2004, Jim Stasz wrote:
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>>Mid-July is when post-breeding Sharp-shinned Hawks appear across
>>Maryland.  I had one a couple days ago at North Beach, Calvert County.
>
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> But the safe dates continue until 7/31.  Is this a mistake in the atlas
> bluebook or is it a recent change in seasonal dispersal patterns?
>
> Dave
> David Mozurkewich
> Seabrook, PG MD USA
> mozurk @ bellAtlantic.net
>
Isn't the key here "in suitable habitat"? So the safe date would apply
only to Garrett County where they actually breed; other areas of MD
would require much greater evidence than mere presence.

Fred Fallon
Bowie MD