Another midmorning visit in quest of hoped-for newbies. Alas, no joy, with the
exception of PURPLE MARTIN and ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK. The
total birding experience was minimal, with few species and few of those seen
and/or heard*. A 2 3/4 hour walk, from 1000 to 1245, with machete-cutting
humidity of about 85% and utter calm was enough for this ol' geezer.

DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT--1
Great Blue Heron--3
GREEN HERON--1
GREAT EGRET--1; along w/cormorant, a "new" regular
YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT HERON--1 (adult)
Canada Goose*--about 5; heard above the overcast skies
Mallard--8
Mournig Dove--5
YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO*--2
Chimney Swift--about 20
RUBY-THROATED HUM'BIRD--2; missed again on photos
BELTED KINGFISHER*--2
Red-bellied Woodpecker--1
E. Kingbird--1
PURPLE MARTIN--about 10
Barn Swallow--about 5
Carolina Chickadee--about 5
Tufted Titmouse--1
Carolina Wren*--3
N Mockingbird--2
Gray Catbird--7
American Robin--10
BG Gnatcatcher*--3
Brown-headed Cowbird--1
N Cardinal--4
ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK--about 5or 6; one briefly seen, others mostly
                                                      hidden behind high tree foliage
American Goldfinch--11
Song Sparrow

Total: 28 spp.

Paul Noell
Balto  MD