Hi all,

I just got back from my third trip to Loch Raven
Reservoir.  Today, I saw at least two BROWN CREEPERS,
a WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH, a DARK-EYED JUNCO, and
heard a FISH CROW.  I also saw the usuals (Titmice,
Chickadees, Cardinals, Blue Jays), and saw several
RED-BELLIED WOODPECKERS, a NORTHERN FLICKER, and, as I
was coming down the hill on the north side of the
water, I believe I heard a PILEATED WOODPECKER's
drumming.  I tried to see him, but of course, I
didn't.  Birds have the ability to disappear when they
sense you are looking for them.  I had a bird chipping
about five feet or less from me when I was near the
water (in the woods near the island), but as soon as I
looked for him, he was gone.

I also believe that I may have seen an OSPREY circle
over the water.  It was a large bird, and I didn't get
a real good look, as the trees were blocking my view.

I did see an Osprey there on my first trip a couple of
weeks ago, but I'm wondering if it might be a little
late for one now?

Also, how likely is it that the woodpecker I heard
was, indeed, a Pileated?

Good birding,
Richard

  


		
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