Yesterday the Caspian Terns returned to Sewells Orchard Ponds. There were two, one fishing the middle pond, and one the lower. When one would cross into the other's territory, there defender would chase with a loud QUAWRKKK!!

I do love to watch these gorgeous birds!

This morning I did some birding at Patspsco Valley State Park, Avalon/Glen Artney. Had three Warbers, and many Kinglets! Lovely Day.

Location:     Patapsco Valley SP--Avalon area
Observation date:     4/17/09
Number of species:     24

Canada Goose     X
Mallard     X
Great Blue Heron     X
Turkey Vulture     X
Red-shouldered Hawk     X
Belted Kingfisher     X
Red-bellied Woodpecker     X
Downy Woodpecker     X
Eastern Phoebe     X
Blue Jay     X
American Crow     X
Northern Rough-winged Swallow     X
Barn Swallow     X
Carolina Chickadee     X
Tufted Titmouse     X
Carolina Wren     X
Ruby-crowned Kinglet     X
Eastern Bluebird     X
American Robin     X
Northern Parula     X (heard)
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)     X
Song Sparrow     X
White-throated Sparrow     X
Northern Cardinal     X