Morning All,
 Tundra Swans are apparently still on the move this morning. Shortly before 8 AM, I watched a flock of 40 as they flew right over my head, not as high as the many  and large flocks of Canada Geese, which were everywhere! About 8:20 another smaller flock of 18 flew over, heading due north. The geese seem a bit off course, heading more ENE. Since yesterday afternoon I have seen more Canada Geese in the air over my yard than I have seen anywhere in Carroll County since we moved here. Also small flocks of Ring-billed Gulls, one flock with a Herring Gull, yesterday aftenoon. The owl was not in his hole this morning, though I watched him until almost dark last night, while out listening for woodcocks (no).

Bluebirds are checking out the boxes now, so clean 'em out and put 'em up.

Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD


-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Boyle <>
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Sent: Wed, Mar 10, 2010 4:40 am
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Tundra Swans on the move


Absolutely last nite was great!  I heard MANY migrating groups starting
round 8:00 PM far overhead.  I just love their musical calls.  Somehow thay
ound a bit happier heading north.  Wish I was...
Frank Boyle
ohrersville, MD (and Burlington, VT)


On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 1:05 AM, Stephen J. Davies <>wrote:
> Hi all

 Here in Silver Spring, just inside the Beltway of Rt29, I've heard at least
 three waves of Tundra Swans calling distantly overhead in the last couple of
 hours (10:30PM - 12:30AM).  Must be a good flight night.

 In previous years, I've occasionally been able to run out into the street
 in time to catch a glimpse of their pale forms in the glow of the street
 lighting as they pass over, but none of tonight's birds have sounded that
 close.

 Still, magical and haunting treat here in suburbia!

 Cheers

 Stephen

 Stephen J. Davies
 Silver Spring, MD








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