On Sat, the blue-gray gnatcatcher was seen and heard at Fairland Park 
just behind the Ice House.  Fairland Park is partly in  Montgomery and 
partly in Prince George's.    Also saw and heard the great-crested 
flycatcher and pewee. 

At Greencastle Lakes (NE Montgomery County) on Sat morning, a redwing 
blackbird and a grackle were both harrassing the green heron as she sat 
on the nest.   Does the male stay nearby and provide any support?   She 
seems very alone.   I saw a great blue heron on the other side of the 
small pond, but it was no protection. 

Cedar waxwings (small group of 11) were in the neighborhood throughout 
the day. 

A lone nighthawk flew around at dusk.

This is the first year I've heard and seen the yellow-billed cuckoo 
("rain crow" when I was growing up ) in my neighborhood.  Since it seems 
to be hanging around, I have great hope it's nesting nearby.

I love hearing the news from the birdier places -- Thanks!

Fran

Greencastle Lakes, Montgomery Cnty  (East of 29; South of 198)