Folks

Today, while birding with Gwen Brewer and John Hubbell, I found three Buff-breasted Sandpipers on the turf farm along the north side of Morgantown Road, Charles County, Maryland near Wayside.  The best viewing point was from Beach Haven Rd., which is at the end of Morgantown Rd.  Drive down Morgantown Rd. from Rt. 257 for several miles from Rt. 301, and at the delicatessen on the left slow down and turn right onto Morgantown Rd.  Continue on Morgantown Rd until you see the Potomac River.  The road will turn right at the river, and at the top of the short hill is Beach Haven on your right.  Drive about 1/4 mile to the turn on Beach Haven and scan the turf farm.  The farm is private property so please don't trespass.  The birds were at a distance but easily viewable with a scope.  I got recognizable images for species #287 for 2008 photographed.  Not pretty but identifiable.  The poor quality image will be posted later today after my nap.

These birds may represent the third county record for this species.  Go to www.georgejett.net and view Recent Images.  

George