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Re: POSSIBLE update on Somerset Tropical Kingbird

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The Brodericks

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The Brodericks

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Fri, 25 May 2007 16:22:08 -0400

I checked the area for the Tropical Kingbird and had no luck today. 
I'll be back again this weekend  and will report if any success.
Carol Broderick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Hubick" <>
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Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 10:51 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] POSSIBLE update on Somerset Tropical Kingbird


> Hi Everyone,
>
> On a different note, I received a call from Carol Grant, gracious 
> host of the Tropical Kingbird in Somerset Co. in December of last 
> year and into January of this year. Carol was a particularly kind 
> host, cheerfully tolerating many crazy birders pointing scopes and 
> cameras at her home for a couple weeks. She explained that she's 
> seen what she thinks might be the Tropical Kingbird around her house 
> for the last few days, and that she wanted to let us know. She's 
> aware that there are similar species in the area during summer, and 
> she couldn't be sure it's definitely the same species. Of course the 
> more likely explanation is that she's spotted a Great Crested 
> Flycatcher or other similar species in the area. However, I was 
> intrigued to hear it spends a lot of time on the wires. It would be 
> extremely noteworthy if the bird returned during the spring, so I 
> hope someone who will be in the area will check it out. Carol said 
> anyone is welcome to drop by.
>
> Search the MDOsprey archives for directions:
>
> http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/mdosprey.html
>
> Please post if you swing by - it's certainly worth checking out if 
> you're in the area.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bill
>
> Bill Hubick
> Pasadena, Maryland
> 
> http://www.billhubick.com
>
>
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