Hi all,

The Henslow's Sparrow was present, singing, and visible at 7:20 this morning 
(Tue., 6/17) near the west end of Club Hollow Rd in Montgomery Co, where 
previously reported.  I was able to get some documentary digiscopes through 
the fence and through the grass.  It was the first bird I heard when I got 
out of the car.

Stan Arnold
Ferndale (AA Co.)





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andy Martin" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Henslow's Sparrow status


> 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
>>
>> ===================================================
>> Phil Davis, Secretary
>> MD/DC Records Committee
>> 2549 Vale Court
>> Davidsonville, Maryland  21035     USA
>> 301-261-0184
>> mailto:[log in to unmask]
>>
>> MD/DCRC Web site:  http://www.MDBirds.org/mddcrc/rcindex.html
>> ===================================================
>>
>>
>