In a message dated 8/28/2006 12:45:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
 writes:

I  visited the ponds at Blue Mash this morning. Step ladder not neceaasry if 
you  find the openings in the willows. Six species each of ducks and 
shorebirds  were present:




Hi Bob,
 You had a good morning at Blue Mash, judging from your list. The  ducks 
particularly, especially N. Shoveler which I haven't had there. The  Pectoral was 
nice too. The habitat there is good for them, and I've had them in  past years 
but none this season. You must have had great patience to view  through the 
willows, but then again, you're way taller than me!
 
Would be nice if the maintenance personnel would cut back the  willows!
 
P.S. I forgot to mention that after the maintenancce folks evicted the  
beavers last spring, they are both back and have even built a new smaller lodge  
against the bank. We saw 2 swimming in the smaller pond yesterday.

Rick  Sussman
Ashtom,MD
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