After visiting the Patterson Park Public Charter School with my array
of School Specialty catalogs and education information, I noticed a
female American Kestrel perched on one of the many leafless trees.  My
next appointment was not until 1, so I decided to spend a half an hour
walking the park.  I've never explored the park and have heard many
good things about the little lake.

I wasn't disappointed.

When I returned to my car, I noticed that a 2nd Kestrel had joined the
1st one, still perched on the same limb.  The 2nd Kestrel looked quite
sick.  It's feathers were a mess.  The poor bird looked like it took a
bath in oil and mud.  Sad to see.

But, I enjoyed my walk all the same.

Wood Duck (male that was confronting one of the many affectionate Mallards)
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
American Kestrel
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Northern Flicker
Eastern Phoebe  (5, right by the lake)
American Crow
American Robin
Northern Mockingbird
European Starling
Fox Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Swamp Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Northern Cardinal
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Grackle
House Sparrow

Good (urban) Birding,

Dan Haas
West Annapolis, MD

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