I joined Dave Sperling and Juan Pablo (whose last name I didn't get) at Sligo 
Creek Parkway this morning about 7:20. Dave had the bird in his scope. The 
bird stayed in the area for about 45 minutes, flying from the top of the tulip 
poplar, then across the road and finally landing on Noah's feeder. We watched 
it preen and spread its tail feathers. A fantastic sight. It also methodically 
picked out seeds at the base of the dried Tulip Tree's flowers.

Then we headed off to see the Painted Bunting which we just missed at the 
feeder. However, after about an hour (10:20 or so?), Barbara Gearheart calmly 
said that she could see it far back in the holly. Eventually the bunting came 
out and ate at the feeder - luckily the side facing us. Everyone had wonderful 
views. 

On outings like this, I think it is so much fun to meet people whose names you 
have heard of or whose posting you have read. Thanks to everyone who 
posted about these two birds.

Anna Urciolo
Rockville MD