I chased the Black Terns this morning and observed about sisteen above the rapids at Violett's Lock. About 11:00 AM, a group started flying upriver. I counted 29, though there were a few flying higher and could have been missed, about four remained at the rapids. What an awesome sight! Thanks to Dave and Mary Ann for finding and posting.

Regards,

Dave Powell
dave036Earthlink.net
Germantown, MD

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From: Mary Ann Todd <>
Sent: Aug 1, 2004 2:38 PM
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Subject: [MDOSPREY] Black Terns in a kettle

I have some photos of part of the group of 35 Black Terns at Violette's Lock,
soaring up and away in a kettle. A lot of the terns and gulls do this when
leaving the river. I guess they like to get up high to continue their migration.

http://odolep.com/midatlantic%20birds/Black_Tern1.jpg

http://odolep.com/midatlantic%20birds/Black_Tern2.jpg

Dave Czaplak