George,
   I believe you were at Perryville Community Park in Cecil County, not Perryman which is in Harford County.
   By the way, how could you tell the Merlin was an immature? Thanks.

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Bob Ringler 
Eldersburg MD 


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From: "George M. Jett" <> 

> Folks 
> 
> Last evening, after making a presentation to the Charles County commissioners on 
> proposed amendments to protect the Mattawoman, I decided to spend an hour at 
> Myrtle Grove to relax. While hanging out at the field near the pond, an 
> American Woodcock began displaying around 7:30 PM. There were perhaps two birds 
> while I was there. No preenting, but lots of twittering. 
> 
> Wood Duck were also in present. They are likely setting up nests now. Females 
> were calling. 
> 
> A Fox Sparrow began singing at dark and about four began to call. I also got to 
> hear the growl call of Brown Thrashers. The growl is generally only done very 
> early and very late in the day, but diagnostic. Perhaps the animal is agitated 
> by human presence. 
> 
> On Tuesday, while searching for the Eurasian Wigeon at Perryman Community park, 
> I had a brief look at flyby Bonaparte's Gull, and an immature Merlin. The 
> wigeon was likely way up Furnace Bay, but I did not have a scope. I went for a 
> picture.