Hello Birders, 

Highlights of an hour birding Fort McHenry this morning included 2 Seaside Sparrows, 1 Great Egret, 1 American Bittern, 1 Caspian Tern, and 1 male Peregrine Falcon. In addition, Jim and I saw lots of Swamp Sparrows and Tree Swallows. 

BTW: Jim will lead a walk on Saturday morning for the Baltimore Bird Club. 

APR 18 (Sat) 8:00 a.m. SATURDAY MONITORING WALKS AT FORT McHENRY A continuing survey of bird activity at the Fort. 
* Directions to Fort McHenry. From I-95, take Hanover Street exit 55, McComas St (last exit before tunnel eastbound, first after tunnel westbound), north on Key Hwy which turns west, first left Lawrence St, left onto Fort Ave, continue east to gate into Fort McHenry. From the JFX, I-83, south to St Paul St exit, south on St Paul becomes Light St, then left (east) onto Fort Avenue, continue to end as above. Park in the Visitor Center Parking Lot. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Cancelled in bad weather (high winds, fog, rain). Leader: Jim Peters, (410) 429-0966 

Keith Eric Costley 
 
Randallstown, Baltimore County