In a message dated 9/27/2006 10:17:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
 writes:

Highlight: Peregrine Falcon flyover at Viers Mill Picnic Area. Headed  West 
towards Rockville.



Hi Diane,
 I wondered when you saw the Peregrine?
 
 I was sitting outside my shop yesterday eating my lunch and reading a  book 
(it was way too nice to be inside) when I heard the distant and distinct  kek 
kek kek of a low flying falcon. Suddenly a large Peregrine appeared  coming 
from the NE (roughly) and heading SW, carrying some prey item (looked  like a 
large bird). In my surprise, I sort of stood and stared, then quickly  opened my 
van and grabbed my bins out from their bag, catching a quick glimpse  as the 
bird flew off, still calling! It was quite amazing, considering my shop  is so 
close to the beltway near Walter Reed Army Medical Center annex on  
Brookville Rd.in Silver Spring. This was shortly before 1PM.
 
The highlight of my day!

Rick Sussman
Ashton,MD