Hello all.

Northern Anne Arundel County continues its streak of bringing forth odd birds. 

On 6/12, I, along with Sue Ricciardi observed a Common Loon off of the coast 
of Fort Smallwood.  I'd been chasing that bird for 2 weeks and was glad that it 
showed.  I saw it again today (6/15). It's got some plumage 'issues', but close 
examination shows that the bird has some sort of mite/lice/skin problem 
causing the skin to show. Bill Hubick, please get a shot of this one!

Also, the Brandon Woods Least Tern population seems to be doing well. They 
are foraging in several of the local water spots and observation of the building 
on whose roof they nesting shows 20+ birds coming and going. 

Also, Stoney Creek Park held among other birds a male Hooded Warbler and at 
least 6 Ovenbirds. 

Brandon Woods Pond:

Great Egret: 1
Little Blue Heron: 1
Glossy Ibis: 2 flyover
Least Tern: 20+

Stoney Creek Park: (nicely wooded spot off of Solley Road)

Hairy Woodpecker: 2
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: 1 calling
Wood Thrush: 2
Eastern Wood-Pewee: 3
HOODED WARBLER: 1 male, great to see
Ovenbird: 6 calling and foraging in several territories
Common Yellowthroat: 2 
Eastern Towhee: 2  roaside thicket
Scatlet Tanager: 2  flying across Nabb's Creek Road

Matt Grey
Pasadena
matthew.grey-at-yahoo.com