Rick

The Willet could be of the western race, Catoptrophorus semipalmatus 
inornatus.   Mark Hoffman had a few a couple weeks ago on Assateague I 
think.  The western race is larger and paler then the eastern race.  They 
migrate though MD every year, and some may over winter here, especially when 
the winter has been mild as this winter.

George

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From: "Rick Cheicante" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Sunday, March 2nd at Ocean City


Amanda,

I was perusing your impressive list imaging myself birding right alongside 
your
group.  The list of rarities is quite exciting; and the WILLET jumped off 
the
page with equal enthusiam.  Not to shabby a late winter find. Congrats on a 
3
falcon day.

Rick Cheicante
Harford County
Bel Air, MD