MD Osprey / MD Birds:

There is a published report in a 1969 issue of Maryland Birdlife (vol 
25, number 2, p. 63) of a Green-tailed Towhee  that was present 
throughout January 1969 at the home of Wesley Quail "in the Liberty 
Road area of Baltimore County." However, I also heard that Mr. Quail 
lived in the Ruxton area, near Lake Roland, which is not near Liberty 
Road. I also understand, third-hand, that this bird was documented, 
but nothing ever made its way to the MD/DCRC Records Committee (which 
did not exist back then). This would have been the first record of 
the species in Maryland.

So my questions are:

a. Did anyone on these listservers see this bird or know anyone who 
did? If so, any confirming information about the location, other 
observers, etc., would be welcome. Any related anecdotes are also welcome.

b. If anyone has any field notes, write-ups, or photographs, we would 
greatly appreciate receiving copies.

Thanks, much.

Phil



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Phil Davis, Secretary
MD/DC Records Committee
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