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Tree Swallows, and other signs of spring

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"Strobel, Warren"

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Strobel, Warren

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Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:29:53 -0500

Despite a bizarre and unwelcome snow squall, Lisa and I had four Tree Swallows over Tuckahoe Lake at Tuckahoe State Park, Caroline County, around 11am this morning. Never seen TRSWs in the snow before. These were FoY for us. Also seen was an adult Bald Eagle, which flushed waterfowl, including Northern Pintail and Wood Duck. We had 11 Northern Flickers in one spot in between the park and Adkins Arboretum.
 
A bit later, over in Queen Anne County, we watched in delight as a huge flock (500+) of Snow Geese landed in a field right next to Route 309.
 
On Saturday, Lisa observed two Red-Tailed Hawks mating in the trees next to the house. They must've known that Birdcouple calls our pad "The Lovenest." :)
 
Good Birding All.
 
Warren & Lisa Strobel
Annapolis, MD
www.birdcouple.com