Sunday
Much appreciated the mention of times in the woodcock postings.  Armed with that information, I got to the American Chestnut Land Trust @7:30 .
 
As I walked down the trail beside the field, I said to myself, "It's too early.  The mockingbird is still singing."
 
I glanced at my watch.  7:33.  A minute later there were two peents, and no more mocker.
 
Gee, these birds have their timing precise!  
 
I approached the corner by the privy, and a small dark bird flew up and back up the path.  A few moments later he treated me to a full flight display, and then another bird followed him, so there were at least two males.  
 
Sue Hamilton
Port Republic, Calvert