Warren, when I returned form my trip on Tuesday, I had over 200 e-mails
awaiting and a stiff backlog of work. I did respond to your posting,
only because I was so full of my own enthusiasm for birding (from my
trip) that it seemed natural to reply.
Since then, I've feared I may have sounded full of myself, even
boastful about my extraordinary few days. I certainly hope it didn't
come across that way and do wish the two of you many hours of good
birding and more than a few fine birds, at home or off in the
hinterland.
Leo W.
>>> 1/25/2005 12:01:32 PM >>>
During a quick tour of Schoolhouse Pond, Upper Marlboro, PG
County this
morning, I had what I am certain was a Lincoln's Sparrow in brush near
the
water. I'm aware of the similarities with Song Sparrows, particularly
juveniles, but this bird had the fine streaking and slightly smaller
size of
a Lincoln's, and appeared almost exactly like the illustration in
Sibley's.
A question from the nervous: This is a lifer for me. I know
Lincoln's are
not particularly common this time of year, but are they unheard of?
Many thanks
(Other birds seen were Hermit Thrush, Wh-Throated Sparrows,
Cardinals, Am
Robins and Great Blue Heron). Lots of gulls, but no time to check them
out...
Warren P. Strobel
OR
Cape St. Claire, MD
2005 Year List - 57
U.S. Life List - 247
World Life List - 342 |