Hi Everyone,

Unlike most of the state, the Salisbury area received only a few inches of snow, and the Salisbury CBC went on as scheduled on Sunday, 20 December 2009.

A belated report of some highlights from the count, which is compiled by Sam Dyke...

Sam Dyke and Joann Wilber turned up an AMERICAN TREE SPARROW at the Sandy Hill Campground.

A LINCOLN'S SPARROW and a VESPER SPARROW were reported from the Somerset County portion of the count circle.  I don't have specific location details for these birds, but I'm sure we can get them if anyone is interested.

Carol G. and I had several highlights at the Salisbury Landfill.  At the large pond west of the landfill itself: CACKLING GOOSE (1), NORTHERN SHOVELER (1), RING-NECKED DUCK (1, we don't always get this species), and AMERICAN PIPIT (3 along the edge of the pond).  Also 1 first cycle GLAUCOUS GULL at the landfill itself.

Have fun,

Ron Gutberlet
Salisbury, MD