Greetings
I have a few pics of the Ring-necked Duck we saw in Williamsport on July 20
2009. They can be viewed at the bottom of this page
http://picasaweb.google.com/MDBirder/COCanal#
Dave
Dave Russell
565 Salem Ave
Hagerstown MD 21740
www.chemungvalleyaudubon.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Hubick" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 1:02 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Posted for Brad Lanning - Forster's Tern at
Williamsport, Washington Co.
> Hi Everyone,
>
> The following message is posted on behalf of Brad Lanning (blanning at
> adventisthealthcare.com).
>
> "... we found a Forster's Tern in breeding plumage at Williamsport
> yesterday. My Grandfather spotted it fly in and land on a buoy just down
> from the boat ramp. Occasionally, it would fly up to the island above the
> bridge and fish for a while and then come back to land on the buoy closest
> to shore. Great looks were had by all. This was a long-awaited county
> bird. Also present was a small diving duck that looked like a young
> Ring-necked but showed some other interesting markings as well. It could
> be a hybrid. If you could pass the word along for anyone who might be in
> the area in the near future that would be helpful. Blair's Valley had 2
> Spotted Sandpipers as well. Thanks again!
>
> Brad"
>
> Nice county bird, Brad--I need it! Well done.
>
> Good birding,
>
> Bill
>
>
> Bill Hubick
> Pasadena, Maryland
>
> http://www.billhubick.com
>
>
>
> Bill Hubick
> Pasadena, Maryland
>
> http://www.billhubick.com
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