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Turkey Point Field Trip Reminder/bird note

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Sean McCandless

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Sean McCandless

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:45:56 -0400

Hi all. I had a fall plumage Magnolia Warbler in my front maple tree this morning. It left into the air and lifted into a increasing altitude. Heading to Turkey Point no doubt.
Flycatchers, Gnatcatchers and other little dickey birds have been on the move up here. If the weather stays like this, Turkey Point should be great on Saturday.
Here is the info on the trip, but after hearing from Pat Valdata earlier in the week, and knowing this from my experience, 
BRING INSECT REPELLANT!!!!This is the most important thing about the trip.
Turkey Point Fall Migrants

Turkey Point is a premier fall migrant trap:  the shape of the peninsula funnels birds that are headed south  into a small area, yielding large numbers for the assiduous birder.  Some of the small landbirds start their fall migration in August, and this trip will scour the woods and fields at Turkey Point for migrating warblers, flycatchers, vireos, etc.  Be prepared for a round-trip hike to the Point, a distance of about two miles. The pace will be leisurely. Most of the walking is on a gravel road with good footing, but there are hilly sections.  Wear comfortable shoes/boots for walking.  Bring drinks and/or snacks.

Meet at the Turkey Point Parking Lot at 7 a.m. for a ½ day trip.   From the town of North East, go south on Rt. 272 about 11 miles.  The road ends at the parking lot.  


Sean McCandless
Cecil  Bird Club President
Elkton, MD