In a message dated 6/6/2005 10:25:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
 writes:

I was  down at the Oxbow around 6:30-8:30 this morning. Spotted a Red-headed  
Woodpecker on one of the tallest snags out on the peninsula this morning.  I 
got a very good look at it while it was on the tree and when it flew  away.

Also, saw 2 mama Wood Ducks and 2 mama Mallards with the kids in  tow. In 
each set, one had about 12 and the other had about 6  ducklings.

The eagle was sitting on the snag just to the left of the  observation area. 
Got a really close look before it flew away. As I walked  around the trail 
to the left, I saw it 2 more times as it flew from tree  to tree.

Other birds I saw:

American Robin
Northern  Cardinal
Gray Catbird
Killdeer (heard them, looked for them, never saw  them)
Eastern Wood Pewee
American & Fish Crows
Red-winged  Blackbird
Canada Geese
Carolina Wren (It seems to live next to the snag  where the Prothonatary was 
building a nest. I think at one point, the  Prothonatary was chasing the 
wren, but I didn't get a good enough  look).
Belted Kingfisher
Tree Swallow
Blue Jay
Green  Heron
Great Blue Heron
Red-bellied  Woodpecker



Marcia,
 There are many of us on this list, and I would chance to say most of  us 
haven't a clue as to where "the Oxbow" is. While it may be a very familiar  
birding spot to you, be reminded that you are posting to a list of over 500  
members. Try to be more specific please. And do sign your posts as per Norm's  
request.
 
Rick Sussman
Ashton,MD