I just spoke to Jim Green at 11 am, he had returned to the spot and didn't relocate it. More details though, the bird was seen on an open snag several times, behind/north of the ponds along the tree line.
I will second Jim Speicher's recommendation of the Schmankerl Stube, perhaps the best place for food and beverage in Hagerstown, the german owner is often times at the front door doing the greeting and seating. Well worth a visit.
Hans HolbrookCrofton, MD

--- On Wed, 8/5/09, MICHAEL SPEICHER <> wrote:

From: MICHAEL SPEICHER <>
Subject: [MDOSPREY] RE YH Blackbird & Loggerhead Shrike in Hagerstown Area
To: 
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 10:57 AM

Those heading to the area might want to check out the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown's City Park.  It has an outstanding collection generally, but has some current exhibits that should interest birding/outdoor oriented people.  The website is below the exhibits i've excerpted, as well as directions...oh and make a contribution if you are so moved...the museum is closed on Mondays.

I'll also put a plug in for the Schmankerl Stube, Hagerstown's Bavarian Restaurant on corner of Antietam & S. Potomac Sts. (58 S. Potomac) across from the WASH CO FREE library...

Jim (Michael) Speicher
jugornought—at—yahoo-dot-com
Bethesda @work :(
Broad Run_S. FRED Co @home :)

Exhibits:
Along the Water

June 19 — August 23, 2009
Various Artists

Artists have long found inspiration in the rivers, lakes and seascapes of their surroundings. Some artists focused on views without man's presence, such as William Rowell Derrick's (1857-1941) painting of "Squam Lake" in New Hampshire, while others captured the influence of man, as seen in Thomas Moran's (1837-1926) "Lower Manhattan from Communipaw, New Jersey," which depicts the industrial sites and wharves along the Hudson River. Drawn from the Permanent Collection, a variety of artists and styles will be represented, with emphasis on works from the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century. Local artists and waterways will also be represented, including Charles H. Walther's (1879-1938) "Harbor Dredge, Baltimore Harbor."

Animals in Art

March 28 — August 30, 2009
Various Artists

From a peaceful scene of sheep grazing under apple blossoms, as in John Appleton Brown's pastel "Sheep Grazing," to the intensity of a panther attacking a stag, portrayed in bronze by Antoine Louis Barye, animals have been subject matter for artists throughout history. Utilizing works from the Museum's Permanent Collection, as well as items from private collectors, this exhibition explores the variety of styles used by artists to capture the diversity of the animal kingdom, such as the photorealism of Neil Herchenrother in his painting "Box Turtle" and the Impressionist view of a cow's head by William Henry Howe, shown above. This exhibition is sponsored by Mrs. Theron K. Rinehart and Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Talton.

http://www.wcmfa.org/index.htm

Directions to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

From Baltimore or Washington: I-70 West to Exit #32-B, Route 40 West. 
Follow Route 40 West (Dual Highway) in through town,approximately 2-1/2 to 3 miles. Turn Left on Walnut Street and go three blocks. Turn Right into the City Park and follow the signs to the Museum.

From Pennsylvania: I-81 South to Exit #6-A, Route 40 East.
Follow Route 40 East in through town and turn Right on Walnut Street and go two blocks. Turn Right into the City Park and follow the signs to the Museum.

From the South: I-81 North to Exit #5-A, Halfway Boulevard.
Go past the Valley Mall to the intersection of Route 11,Virginia Avenue and turn Left. Stay on Virginia Avenue until you come to a traffic circle. Go carefully around the traffic circle to enter the City Park and follow the signs to the Museum.

From the West: I-70 East to I-81 North to Exit #5-A, Halfway Boulevard. 
Go past the Valley Mall to the intersection of Route 11, Virginia Avenue and turn Left. Stay on Virginia Avenue until you come to a traffic circle. Go carefully around the traffic circle to enter the City Park and follow the signs to the Museum.