Greetings:

I swung down Carmichael Road on my way to the Tawes Building this morning 
and pulled over just past the University of Maryland offices.  I didn't see 
anything on the wires at first so rolled down the window to have a listen. Lots 
of grasshopper sparrows singing, plus something else.  I looked on all the 
fence posts nearby, but nothing.  Looked up at the wires just down the road 
and there he was.  The light was bad and he had his back to me, so I got out 
of the car to try for a better look.  The bird didn't seem to mind my approach 
and I got up to the closest telephone pole before I stopped.  He just kept on 
singing.  I spent about 5 minutes watching, then left.  He was still there after 
I did a U-turn and began to drive away.

Happy birding -
Carol McCollough

St. Michaels & Marion Station