Rusty blackbirds have been reported at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Anne 
Arundel County, most recently on the railroad bed trail - however, the 
trail is under 3 feet of snow this week.  Earlier in the year they were 
seen in the fields on Plummer Lane between Rt 4 and Wrighton Road 
(bordering the JBWS property).

Karen Caruso
Riva, MD

Kurt R. Schwarz wrote:
> I have a friend coming from Albuquerque with Lapland Longspur on her 
> wish list as well, so would appreciate any postings for said.  She's 
> also has Rusty Blackbirds on her list.  I have not seen any specific 
> locations given for that species.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kurt Schwarz
> HowCo
> goawaybird at comcast dot net
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Hersey" <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:33 PM
> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Are the Longspurs at Oland Road still around?
>
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> Before I lug my wife & 3-month old up to Oland Road I was wondering 
>> if anyone has seen Longspurs (and/or of course Snow Buntings) there 
>> since the storms.  They would be a Lifer for us and we'd love to see 
>> them,  but I'd rather know if it is likely before we go up this 
>> weekend.   Please respond off-list.  Have any others been seen within 
>> an hour  from DC? (birding with a baby makes for some logistical 
>> difficulties)
>>
>> Many thanks!
>> Steve Hersey
>> Washington, DC