After the most enjoyable Howard Bird Club trip to the U. of MD 
Central Farm this morning, ably led by Bonnie Ott, I decided to stop 
at Brighton Dam on the way back to Montgomery County.

I was pleasantly surprised to see some Cliff Swallows flying around 
both above and below the dam.  I estimated there were 8 birds, but 
there could well have been more.  Nancy Magnusson had told me earlier 
today that the swallows had not yet arrived as of yesterday.  It's 
impressive how these birds find their way back each year to their 
traditional breeding sites.

An immature Bald Eagle flew by on the Montgomery side just as I was 
leaving at about 11:45 a.m.

Mike Bowen
Montgomery Bird Club

D.H. Michael Bowen
8609 Ewing Drive
Bethesda, MD  20817
Telephone: (301) 530-5764
e-mail:  dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom

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