This morning I went out at Jug Bay to look for new/uncommon (for here) 
waders (ibises, etc.), divers (loons, waterfowl or anhinga!), and rails 
(any).  I started at 5:15 and quit at 9.

I had no luck with any targets, except for a fly-over Common Loon.

However, starting at 5:15!!, it was apparent that THEY had arrived.  I 
have been out (usually only briefly) almost every morning and evening this 
month, even if only for ten minutes, and for the month of April so far I 
observed 12 new species for the year here at Jug Bay.  However, most of 
the early arrival neotropic songbirds, etc. that folks have observed 
elsewhere I had not found here yet.  Until this morning!!  Last night must 
have been a tremendous flight, we had an invasion here!

Neotopics and new species marked with *

Common Loon*-  1
Chimney Swift*-  2
White-eyed Vireo-  many singing several areas, 10+
Yellow-throated Vireo*- 2 singing at one site
Red-eyed Vireo*- 1 singing
Wood Thrush*- Most wooded areas but not all; many singing, 12+
Northern Parula*- WOW; anywhere with woods; most singing; 20+
Yellow-rumped Warbler-  4-5 in small group
Black and White Warbler*- 1 singing
Yellow-throated Warbler- 1 singing
Pine Warbler- 2 sites, both singing
Palm Warbler- 2 fly by Yellows
Hooded Warbler*- 1 singing
Ovenbird*- WOW; everywhere 25+
Louisiana Waterthrush*- 3 sites, all singing, 5
Common Yellowthroat- many, singing everywhere
American Redstart*- 3 sites, ainging, 3

Also of interest:
Cooper's Hawk feeding young in nest; previously confirmed here
Eastern Bluebird (feeding young in nest box; previously confirmed here
Turkey Vulture nest with two eggs

Cheers - have a great Earth Day!
Jeff Shenot
Croom MD