Hi Everyone,

I just got home from a walk around Fort Smallwood, where I found great
numbers of sparrows including one LINCOLN'S, one SWAMP, and many
White-throated (~20), Song (~15), Chipping (~30), and Eastern Towhees
(~25). I also had one SHARP-SHINNED HAWK, a WILSON'S SNIPE, and a YELLOW
PALM WARBLER. The good sparrows and palm warbler were feeding in the grass
and scrub on the north end of the pond by the white buildings. I watched
for about 15 minutes as different birds joined the mix, eventually
highlighted by the Lincoln's and Yellow Palm. Sparrows were also found in
the scrub habitat south of the pond and on the west side of the pond along
the road. The snipe was foraging on the muddy shore on the northwest edge
of the pond. Also on the pond were one KILLDEER, one GREAT BLUE, eight
Mallards, and two Canada Geese. No other waterfowl or herons were present.
One backlit swallow flew by, southbound, over the Bay. I wanted to spend
more time around the pines to listen for siskins, but had to get rolling.
Pumpkin carving and chicken stew await, but first the house must be made
clean and child-friendly.

As exciting as the Lincoln's Sparrow was finding a PIPELINE SWALLOWTAIL
just north of the white buildings in the grassy scrub. I had several
extended views through my binoculars, but it wouldn't sit still long
enough for photos. It gave me the slip when it flew over the fort
structure. Common Buckeyes continue in numbers. 

Have a great weekend,

Bill
 
Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com