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Re: Robin Roost in Kensington, Mont. Co.

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Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:44:49 -0500

The individual that did the Maryland portion of the Central Loudoun CBC 
today saw thousands (he estimated 7.5k), literally, Robins along the C&O 
Canal in Montgomery Co.  Not one of them was a Fieldfare or Redwing.  This 
sector basically covers the C&O Canal from a little west of White's Ferry to 
a little west of Edward's Ferry in MD).

Joe Coleman, compiler, Central Loudoun (VA) CBC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul O'Brien" <>
To: <>
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 8:21 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Robin Roost in Kensington, Mont. Co.


> Bob Augustine asked me to post this message in case anybody using year-end
> leave wants to see this phenomenon, and maybe watch for something 
> outrageous
> such as a Redwing or a Fieldfare.   Don't laugh, a Rewing was found in 
> Rhode
> Island on 12/26 and seen again yesterday 2 3/4 miles away, both times with 
> a large
> flock of Robins.   Got your attention?   Bob's message:
>
> A grove of bamboo in Kensington, MD, has been hosting an enormous number 
> of
> Robins from 4-5 PM every day since October.   The location, just one block 
> off
> Connecticut Ave. on Glenrose St. on the south side of Kensington, was just
> recently discovered.   There are no Robins there during the day, and the 
> roost
> empties out before sunup.   Although the birds stream in from all 
> directions,
> one flight comes down Rock Creek Park.   This flight alone numbers about 
> 1800
> birds and originates as much as 10 or 12 miles to the north near Goshen.
>
> Paul O'Brien
> Rockville, Mont. Co., MD
> 
>