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Re: Hughes Hollow - Cattle Egret

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Andy Martin

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Andy Martin

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Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:31:14 -0400

Cattle Egret still there at 3:30 pm. #215 for my county year list. Also, 
7-8 Caspian Terns at Violette's Lock.

Thanks Jared.

Andy Martin
Gaithersburg


Jared Fisher wrote:
> I found a Cattle Egret at Hughes Hollow this morning. As you walk out, the bird was in the back of the large impoundment on the left. Great egrets were all around, so the much smaller size of this bird was obvious. The bird couldn't always be seen behind the vegetation, only when it raised its head up could I see the shorter, thick yellow bill (with a bit of a black tip i think),  thick neck,  and roundish head. I also noted the extensive feathering below the bill. The bird hopped up a few times to show dark legs and feet. I saw no buffy areas on the crown or anywhere else which threw me a bit , but I didnt have a scope with me 
>
>  a few warblers as well
>
> Palm Warbler - 4
> Northern Waterthrush - 2
> Common yellowthroat - 12
>
>
> Jared Fisher
> North Bethesda, MD
>
>