Congratulations to all those who saw the PABU and the WWCB today and
over the past two weeks. And big thanks to those who are hosting the
birds.  The Maryland birding community should buy these folks some
millet and some thistle!

Personally, I was aiming for the Cromwell Valley NORTHERN SHRIKE.  I
know, a Shrike impales in comparison to a PAINTED BUNTING, but I've
never seen one.  While attempting to leave my house, the feeders got
unusually busy for about 30 minutes.  I ate some cereal and had a yard
count, complete with coffee, paper and pen.

Location:  My Yard in West Annapolis at 9AM

Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
Song Sparrow
White Throated Sparrow
House Finch
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow

When it quieted down, I went on my way to hopefully see my LIFE bird
for the weekend. Sadly, I skriked out.  It was there mere minutes
before my arrival (around 11:30AM).  I left the park just before 2 PM,
SHRIKE-LESS, but still satisfied with my hike around the valley.

Location: Cromwell Valley Park at 11AM

Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Mourning Dove
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Wren
Eastern Bluebird
Northern Mockingbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Song Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle

On my way home, I called my wife.  She was at OLD NAVY, so I thought
it would be fitting that I visit the REAL NAVY'S Greenbury Point here
in Annapolis.  And since was at the store, I knew I had a few more
minutes of birding left in me for the day.

Location: Greenbury Point Nature Center (Navy) at 3PM

Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Great Black-backed Gull
Mourning Dove
Downy Woodpecker
Blue Jay
American Crow
Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Wren
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Eastern Bluebird
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Song Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Northern Cardinal
Common Grackle
House Finch
American Goldfinch

As always, these reports were generated automatically by eBird
v2(http://ebird.org).

Good Birding,

Dan Haas
West Annapolis, MD

http://wahzoh.blogspot.com/