Hi all,
 I went by HH this afternoon to see if the moorhen was still about. I  walked 
about 2/3 the way out the middle dike when I saw the bird just offshore  in 
the large, left impoundment. I watched it at very close range, then watched  it 
as it crossed the dike in front of me, entered the water and began feeding  
along the edge. It called a few times, and then walked off into the "swamp"  
towards some small willows.
 
At Riley's lock a Black-crowned Night-heron and an adult Barred Owl perched  
in a tree at eye level. 
 
Prothonotaries at both locations, along with both orioles and Yellow-billed  
Cuckoos. A Least Bittern was calling from the swampy impoundment at Hughes  
Hollow as well.
 
Good birding,
Rick Sussman
Ashton,MD
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