I hear the swans more often than see them this time of year (not far at all
from Jim's sighting) flying over Rohrersville at night.  Yep.  In the dead
of night - it is the most wonderful sound!

Frank Boyle
Rohrersville, MD


On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 2:04 PM, MICHAEL SPEICHER <>wrote:

> Thought i would mention even at this late date the stunning spectacle of a
> flock of appx. 100 Tundra Swans in flight high over the
> Middletown/Burkittsville area.  Against a deep blue sky it was some sight!
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> I need to add that my ID is best guess since i was without visual aids.
>  Peterson's guide (4th ed., 1980) comments: "often heard long before the
> ribbonlike flock can be spotted."  Certainly, i heard the calling, wondered
> briefly what it could be before thinking to look up.  Ribbonlike is the
> perfect description!  I believe swans is a safe bet.
>
> Jim (Michael) Speicher
> jugornought—at—yahoo-dot-com
> Bethesda @work :(
> Broad Run_S. FRED Co @home :)
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