I'm looking for a place in Calvert County to observe American Woodcock
displays.  I have a young family member who is interested in birds and
figured this would be something he'd definitely enjoy.  Any recommendations
on sites would be most appreciated, just contact me offline.   

Also, Baltimore City has added a Lights Out policy to their Sustainability
Plan.  The Plan has been adopted by the City Council.
Here's the URL for the sustainability plan and verbiage on the Lights Out
Policy:

http://www.baltimorecity.gov/government/planning/sustainability/downloads/02
09/020409_Baltimore_Sustainability_Plan.pdf

"Strategy G: Implement a "Lights Out" policy for appropriate areas of
Baltimore City

Turning off non-essential lighting between approximately 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
can drastically reduce energy use. In addition to the financial and
environmental costs of energy use, unnecessary lighting produces light
pollution which obscures views of the night sky and negatively impacts
migratory birds, especially during their spring and fall migration. Lights
Out programs have been implemented in cities nationwide including

Boston
(http://www.cityofboston.gov/environmentalandenergy/lightsoutboston.asp),
San Francisco (http://lightsoutsf.org/), and New York
(http://www.environmentalleader.com/2008/11/05/new-york-citydims-
skyscrapers/).

Timeframe: Short-term
Type: Legislative, Advocacy
Funding Source: Cost Neutral
Lead Partners: BOS, BEO, Downtown Partnership, Real Estate Community, Local
Institutions"