For the first time, a Cormorant was found swimming at the Oxbow Lake Nature 
Preserve (a marshy pond, shallow water area) on Saturday. Of course, the 
first thought was Double-crested, but now maybe a closer look with a scope is 
needed. Centennial Lake in Howard County is only 18 miles from Oxbow Lake in 
Anne Arundel County.

Also, another duck species, American Black Duck, has arrived at the Oxbow.

Jay Sheppard discovered a primitive duck/goose blind built on Gallinule Point 
(where the Common Moorhens were found this past Spring) on Saturday. 
We've reported it to MD DNR and AACo (the owners of the property the blind is 
on and the property on which hunters must cross to reach the blind). Whether 
hunting is legal or not must be determined. But, hopefully, the hunters can tell 
the difference between Trumpeter Swan #960 and everything else on the lake.

Marcy Stutzman
Russett, MD