MD Osprey:

Way back in 1997, the MD/DC Records Committee added Henslow's Sparrow 
to the review list, but only if seen east of Allegany County, since 
the species had become extirpated from its previous range on the 
Eastern Shore and any sightings outside of Allegany or Garrett County 
were few and far between.

So, this Montgomery County sighting is "reviewable" ... written 
reports and photos are welcome.

Thanks!

Phil



At 11:46 06/16/2008, Michael Bowen wrote:
>Rick and MDOsprey:
>
>We just returned from western Montgomery (11:45 a.m. June 16).
>
>After a 90-minute wait, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., during which 
>period the Henslow's sang pretty much all the time, we finally got 
>to see the bird through the scope.  As Gail said yesterday, a 
>terrific bird for Montgomery.
>
>Just before we left, Lydia Schindler, Anna Urciolo, and Paul O' 
>Brien arrived and set up watch.
>
>The swale beyond the chain link fence across from #23021 Club Hollow 
>Rd. is where it is hanging out, same as on Sunday.  Best viewing is 
>from the edge of the road just about at the crest, where higher 
>elevation gives one a clear view over the top of the fence into the 
>(very long) grass the other side.
>
>If you go, please park as much off the road as you can, and stay 
>away from the fence.  NIH Security comes by from time to time.
>
>Mike and Joy Bowen
>Montgomery Bird Club

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