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
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From: "Bill Hubick" <>
To: <>
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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