The Maryland Yellowbook shows the early date for Blue-winged Warbler is 
April 13, but it is over 10 years out of date.  It is probably still the 
best resource you can have besides your binoculars and fieldguide.  Nice 
find.

George

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From: "Jessica Bruland" <>
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Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 3:12 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Blue-winged Warbler, etc. at Little Bennett


> Highlights of a long walk at Little Bennett Regional Park (Montgomery 
> County) this morning:
>
> Blue-winged Warbler (1) singing a quiet abbreviated song. Seems a little 
> early in the season, but I got good looks and watched him foraging.
>
> Also:
> Northern Parula (1)
> Palm Warbler (Yellow) (several)
> Louisiana Waterthrush (several, including territorial disputes)
> Pine Warbler (1)
> Yellow-rumped (Myrtle) Warbler (2)
> Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (several, including territorial disputes)
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet (several; some showing red crowns as they foraged)
> Tree Swallow (4 squabbling over nest boxes)
> Hermit Thrush (3 foraging silently)
> Brown Thrasher (1)
> Swamp Sparrow (2)
> Field Sparrow (several)
> Eastern Towhee (several)
> Pileated Woodpecker (1)
>
> Jessica Bruland
> Monrovia, MD
> aderynyreira -at- yahoo.com
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