During my morning rounds at Schoolhouse Pond in Upper Marlboro, P.G.
County, on 11/11/04, I was treated to the sight of a dozen Cedar Waxwings,
including one juvenile, taking a communal bath in a small creek flowing
under the boardwalk. They were splashing quite happily and ignored me until
I was within 8 feet or so. Part of a flock of 25-30 waxwings on the western
edge of the pond.
Other notable species (total count=22) include a few winter waterfowl
arrivals:
GADWALL (3)
NORTHERN SHOVELER (12+)
and
Ruby-Crowned Kinglet (1)
Laughing Gull (200+, winter plumage)
Mute Swan (1)
Good birding!
Warren P. Strobel
Cape St. Claire, MD
2004 Year List - 194
U.S. Life List - 246
World Life List - 339 |