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From: Jim Green <>
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Sent: Thu, 15 May 2008 2:16 pm
Subject: Goldenwinged/Blue-winged Warbler question
Hi Jim & Bob: I led a Montgomery County bird club trip yesterday to Green Ridge State Forest (Allegany County). We do a lot of driving and then stopping when I hear something and then jump out of the cars to observe. We were near one of the intersections of Dailey Road where both roads are Dailey Road. I heard a Blue-winged warbler clear as day and jumped out of the car and announced what I heard. It took us 30 seconds to find the bird perched up about 20 feet in a sapling singin’ away. The bird, however, was a GOLDEN-WINGED warbler. I quickly grabbed the scope and after everybody in the group had acceptable looks at the bird I studied the bird carefully in the scope. It had all of the field marks of a Golden-winged; there was absolutely no evidence of any field marks suggesting a Blue-winged or a Lawrence’s warbler. I am interested in any comments that either of you may have on this subject. I know that a Lawrence’s can sing either song but this one puzzled me to no end. I had been birding in Garrett County the day before and saw and/or heard Golden-winged warblers in several areas. I would also appreciate if one of you could post my comments and your responses on The Osprey. I read it all of the time but am not a subscriber. I am sure others would be interested in what you have to say. Thank you in advance.
Jim
Jim Green
Event Manager
Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc.
301-948-1518
301-948-3188 (fax)
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Sent: Thu, 15 May 2008 3:56 pm
Subject: Re: Goldenwinged/Blue-winged Warbler question
Hi Jim!
That intersection is one of the few reliable locations in Allegany for Golden-wing. Blue-wings have occurred nearby at Oldtown along the RR east of town.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Green <>
To: ;
Sent: Thu, 15 May 2008 2:16 pm
Subject: Goldenwinged/Blue-winged Warbler question
Hi Jim & Bob: I led a Montgomery County bird club trip yesterday to Green Ridge State Forest (Allegany County). We do a lot of driving and then stopping when I hear something and then jump out of the cars to observe. We were near one of the intersections of Dailey Road where both roads are Dailey Road. I heard a Blue-winged warbler clear as day and jumped out of the car and announced what I heard. It took us 30 seconds to find the bird perched up about 20 feet in a sapling singin’ away. The bird, however, was a GOLDEN-WINGED warbler. I quickly grabbed the scope and after everybody in the group had acceptable looks at the bird I studied the bird carefully in the scope. It had all of the field marks of a Golden-winged; there was absolutely no evidence of any field marks suggesting a Blue-winged or a Lawrence’s warbler. I am interested in any comments that either of you may have on this subject. I know that a Lawrence’s can sing either song but this one puzzled me to no end. I had been birding in Garrett County the day before and saw and/or heard Golden-winged warblers in several areas. I would also appreciate if one of you could post my comments and your responses on The Osprey. I read it all of the time but am not a subscriber. I am sure others would be interested in what you have to say. Thank you in advance.
Jim
Jim Green
Event Manager
Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc.
301-948-1518
301-948-3188 (fax)
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Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 7:34 PM
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Subject: Re: Saturday birding
Hi Jim!
On Saturday I will be in Charles County doing a Birdathon with George Jett.
Maybe you can hook up with Jim Brighton..I have forwarded him your e-mail.
Jim
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