This morning, May 17, I was engaged in a continuing search for 
breeding territories of Louisiana Waterthrushes and Prothonotary 
Warblers, in connection with an IBA-Bird Blitz project under the 
auspices of Audubon Maryland-DC.

While walking along the trail on the east side of Seneca Creek, about 
1/4 mile north of River Rd. in Seneca, Montgomery County, I got great 
views of a migrating Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and listened as it 
called repeatedly about 20 feet away from me.  A memorable migration 
moment!  I hadn't seen one that close since my wife and I were in 
Minnesota in summer 2000.

Mike Bowen
Bethesda, MD
Montgomery Bird Club

D.H. Michael Bowen
8609 Ewing Drive
Bethesda, MD  20817
e-mail:  dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom