Phil,

I recorded a few minutes of the Henslow's Sparrow singing, is that 
acceptable evidence I can submit with written report?

Andy Martin
Gaithersburg

Phil Davis wrote:
> 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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