Paul,
   The latest DC record for Chimney Swift that is in my database is Oct. 27, with three Oct. 25 records.  The latest Tree Swallow record is Nov. 4.  Both of these records could be broken.  Mild weather is due next week.


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> From: Paul Pisano <>
> Date: 2004/10/24 Sun PM 09:22:30 EDT
> To: 
> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Swallows & Swifts in DC
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> These aren't incredible sightings, but I thought I'd pass along the
> following, which were at Georgetown Reservoir this (Sunday, 10/24)
> afternoon:
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> c.14 Tree Swallows
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> c.20 Chimney Swifts
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> both are getting late for DC.
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> Also there were 8 Ring-necked Ducks and 4 Killdeer.
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> Of course I studied the swallows and swifts closely, hoping to find
> something noteworthy, but no such luck.  But now is the time for something
> good to show up, so keep your eyes pealed.
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> Good birding,
>
> Paul Pisano
>
> Arlington, VA
>

Bob Ringler
Eldersburg MD