On Saturday morning, I did not find the Eurasian Collared-doves on Hooper 
Island Rd in Dorchester County.  Consolation birds for my efforts were 6 Brown 
Pelicans, 6 Dunlin, and 3 Sanderlings.

I then headed down to Somerset County.  At Wellington WMA, I saw a House 
Wren, a Hermit Thrush, an Eastern Phoebe, and a Brown Thrasher.   I decided 
to leave when I also saw a crew of teen hunters.

Last stop was Deal Island, where the water was mostly frozen.  Highlights 
included a Fox Sparrow, 8 Tricolored Herons, and a Wilson's Snipe.  I ended 
the day shortly after 4pm with beautiful views of a Short-eared Owl in the late 
afternoon light.

John Hubbell
Washington DC