Monroe - Brant (the "Atlantic" form, Branta bernicla hrota), are common
wintering birds in Worcester County.  The report in question concerns
the western form, "Black" Brant, B. b. nigricans. European
"Dark-bellied" Brant (B. b. bernicula) are also a potential vagrant to
Maryland.

Mark



-----Original Message-----
From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Monroe Harden
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:46 AM
To: 
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Black Brant and Palm Warblers

When my wife and I were in Ocean City over New Years, we saw a fairly
large group of Brant land in the bay west of the inlet.  We were near
the pay fishing pier and Oceanic Motel looking west, with Assateague to
the left and Rte 50 to our right.  I did not realize these birds were
rare or reviewable, so I did not make a report.  I do not think I got
any photos, but I will check later on. 

Monroe Harden
Havre de Grace, MD


PS weather permitting, we will have a great view of a total lunar
eclipse tonight.  Point your bird scopes at the moon starting around
8:30 or so tonight and watch the earth's shadow cover the moon.
Totality begins around 10 PM.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Jennifer Elmer <>
>Sent: Feb 20, 2008 10:23 AM
>To: 
>Subject: [MDOSPREY] Black Brant and Palm Warblers
>
>The Black Brant ( All had a very noticeable dark belly and a  thick
white 
>band on the neck. )   where seen near the Harlequin  Duck toward the
bridge 
>looking from Shanty Town. I found the Palm  Warblers in the trees near
the portage 
>at South Point.
>

>                                           Birding Forever
>

>                                          Jennifer Elmer
>

>                                       Pocomoke City MD 
>
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