The BOBOLINKS reported on MDOSPREY a few days ago were easy
to find this afternoon near the Beltsville water treatment
plant in PG County (my GPS indicated that the spot was
around 7007 Beaver Dam Rd, about 50 ft east of the
intersection with Sheep Rd). A nice flock of 50 or so males
and females either chattering in the treetops or foraging in
the tall grasses on the opposite side of the road from the
plant. Scope recommended but not essential. As a bonus,
there were 2 EASTERN MEADOWLARKS among them as well, one
singing loudly. Also plenty of swallows (I found TREE and
BARN but didn't search too carefully; I only had 20 mins).
Enjoy,
D
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Derek C. Richardson, Laurel, PG County, MD
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