my first juncos of the season were Oct 17th

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From: Dan haas <> 

> Hello all, 
> 
> I dropped by the Fort for a very brief 15 minute scan for the WEKI. No WEKI. 
> 
> But I did manage to locate a DARK-EYED JUNCO walking along the stone 
> wall nearest the marsh on the Southwestern portion of the park. It 
> may very likely have been a female of the OREGONIAN variety, as I 
> noticed a great deal of tan on the back and the sides, along with a 
> slight hood. I've never seen one of the Oregon DE Juncos, and I 
> simply did not get a prolonged enough view to call it as such. 
> 
> If you're in the area, do keep an eye out. 
> 
> Good Birding, 
> 
> Dan Haas 
> West Annapolis, MD 
>