I have had substantial computer problems and been unable to post lately, but 
I still enjoyed reading the MDOsprey posts noting the spring migration is on!  I 
had a couple new (FOY) yard birds here this week:

Today I saw a single Great Egret at Jug Bay, it had nice showy plumes.  Even 
in the rain and poor light it was nice to see this bird.  This FOY is the earliest 
migrant here for me by more than two weeks (previous early date was April 7).

Sunday I had a Chipping Sparrow show up at the feeder just before dark.  
Three years in a row, the FOY chippie here showed up at the same feeder just 
before dark, gorging down food.

Friday I saw a group of ten GB Herons (migrants) come in together and land at 
Jug Bay just before dusk.  They immediately spread out a little and began 
hunting!  I watched one promptly snare and gobble upt a catfish.

Cheers!
Jeff Shenot
Croom MD