On this AM's PGAS field trip along the WB&A Trail leading north from the 
race track along a flooded portion of Horsepen Branch, a large flock of 
Ruty Blackbirds (RUBL's) was seen and enjoyed by ~16 birders. The RUBLs 
were in mature woods covered with scattered pools of water. Some 
Red-wings were mixed in with them but most, at least 100 and maybe many 
more, were Rusties; all were making the racket characteristic of their 
large flocks. This is the largest flock of RUBL's I have seen for many 
years.

A full trip report listing ~50 species will be posted by trip leaders.

Fred Fallon
Bowie