This morning a MERLIN flew over our yard, then landed in a tree and 
remained in view, tho' as if trying to remain inconspicuous, for a few 
minutes while we both had a chance to view it. There was no interaction 
between him and any other birds, nor any sign that any recognized him. 
FOY # 55 for the yard.

Also, yesterday afternoon, several Royal Terns (not Caspian) passed up 
and down the Patuxent between Milltown Landing and Chalk Point as seen 
from the CV side.

Siskins largely abandoned our feeders yesterday tho' we noticed several 
lingering in the surrounding woods preferring to feed there. A change in 
diet preparatory to a longer journey?

Fred & Jane Fallon
Huntingtown