Hi Folks!

I figured a hot day was a good time for a pleasant cruise across the Bay to 
Smith I.  The cruise boat left Pt. Lookout at 10 and arrived at 12:30 in Ewell. 
 I had until 2 PM to bird until the return trip.  The highlights  were 
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (8), Black-cornwed Night-Heron (4), Glossy Ibis (6), 
Tricolored Heron (1), Little Blue Heron (3), Green Heron (3), Great Egret (4), 
Snowy Egret (4), Great Blue Heron (12), Clapper Rail (3 heard), Eastern Willet 
(6), American Oystarcatcher (2) and Seaside Sparrow (4).  For the Atlas, it 
appears that Rock Pigoens have taken up residence in an abandoned house across the 
street from the fire station.    Nothing of note, except a few Born Pelicans 
on either of the trips across the Bay.

Twp Dickcissels remain on Longneck Road, St. Mary's Co., about 1/4 mi. east 
of Rt. 7.

Good Birding!

Jim

Jim Stasz
North Beach MD