Although this is news from a neighboring state, it may be of sufficient interest to some MD birders to warrant posting.  If not, please accept my apologies!  

 

Today I went to Mispillion just past low tide, looking for the friendly Clapper Rails that hang out near the bridge.  Sure enough, one was taking a brisk and lengthy rail-bath, splashing and preening, even though the tide was coming in quickly.  

 

After a bit, it scurried into the marsh – only to reappear a few minutes later, walking along the roadside – with three downy, black chicks!  They were pretty close to me (remarkably close for RAILS!)  and I tried to snap a few photos with my point and shoot as they lingered for a couple of minutes, watching me.  I don’t think I have anything worthwhile, but  for those with good cameras and a desire to capture rail chicks – looks like an opportunity here!  Good luck! 

 

Joanne



Joanne Howl, DVM
West River, MD



-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Sussman <>
To: 
Sent: Tue, Jun 23, 2009 6:19 pm
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] FW: DC Area, 6/23/09



This should read Woodbine, Carroll County MD. (I used to live in Ashton, in 
Montgomery County, but have been here 2 years now...).

ick Sussman
oodbine, Carroll County, MD


n a message dated 6/23/2009 1:01:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
 writes:
PINE  SISKINS visited a feeder in=2
0Ashton, Carroll Co, on June 18 and 19.
Some  of this week's reports have been gleaned from the MDOsprey, VA-Bird,
nd  DE-Birds list servers. 

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