Bob,
      Very interesting.  Sounds like the same bird that followed me to the 
towpath (Horsepen Hiker-Biker) on April 17 when I was walking from the 
parking lot at Hughes Hollow to the river.   One thing that struck me about 
this bird was that it seemed to have some sense that people might be a 
threat.  Would be worthwhile for people to report this peahen if they see 
it.

Paul Woodward
Fairfax City, VA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Mumford" <>
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Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2010 6:08 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Unusual bird at Riley's


>I know that Friday's southerlies brought in lots of migrants, but one I did
> not expect showed up at Riley's at 5:30PM today.  As I stepped off the
> bridge over Seneca Creek a large bird walked out onto the towpath.  It was 
> a
> mostly white pea hen!  I made a few steps and it non-challantly walked 
> back
> into the brush and was actively feeding.  When I returned twenty or so
> minutes later it was gone.
>
> Be on the lookout, even though I don't think this is a countable!
>
> Bob Mumford
> Darnestown
>
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