We were happy to find the Blue Mash Nature Trail in Montgomery County 
almost literally hopping with birds this morning, Monday, 10/12.

Ruby-crowned Kinglets were seemingly everywhere, and we counted 27, 
with many more undoubtedly going uncounted.  Golden-crowned Kinglets 
were less numerous but still very noticeable, especially by their 
soft, high call notes.

Sparrows were also gratifyingly plentiful, especially SONG and 
WHITE-THROATED.  We also had 2 LINCOLN'S, 8 WHITE-CROWNED, 3 FIELD, 
and single SWAMP and SAVANNAH.

Warblers were few, with some YELLOW-RUMPED, a couple of 
BLACK-THROATED GREEN, and one NASHVILLE, found for us by Woody and 
Rae Dubois. (Thanks.)

It was great to have super close views of 4 separate BLUE-HEADED 
VIREOS.  Most of their comrades have moved on, but we did find a Gray 
Catbird and a Brown Thrasher.

Then pond that is now partly obscured by willow trees had, at a 
minimum, 12 GREEN-WINGED TEAL and 2 NORTHERN SHOVELER.  Also many 
KILLDEER.  The other pond had nothing but a single hen Mallard.

At one point a nearby Screech-owl called back in reproach at Mike's 
loud but questionably accurate imitation of its species' whistled call.

Good Birding

Mike and Joy Bowen
Montgomery Bird Club
Bethesda, MD

D.H. Michael Bowen
8609 Ewing Drive
Bethesda, MD  20817
Telephone: (301) 530-5764
e-mail:  dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom

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