I agree with Gail and try to point out highlights when I have seen
something unusual.  But I also have a related request:  that all those
who post lists to MDOsprey also enter them in eBird, so the data will
be easily accessible to scientists and other birders.  Ebird (url:
eBird.org) is easy to use and a goldmine of info for birders who take
the small amount of time to learn how to use it.  Using it you can
find recent sightings of any species in MD or any county in MD.  You
can also use it to get a map location for birding hotspots and
individual sightings, and even get a list of the top 100 eBird listers
in your state or county.

Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, MD

On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 8:30 AM, Gail Mackiernan <> wrote:
> Hi all --
>
> I have a small request to those who post their E-bird lists on MDOsprey --
> if there are any significant highlights (either species or numbers) could
> you please put this into a brief preface to your entire list? This would
> call attention to sightings of interest.
>
> Unfortunately when a lot of these long lists of common birds are posted with
> no "shout-out", those of us pressed for time may skim or even skip them
> entirely.
>
> Gail Mackiernan
> Colesville, MD
>