I birded a few spots in southern Prince George's County this afternoon.  The highlight was as I birded Fenno Road (the area between the two bridges that are currently closed).  Lots of birds were singing despite it being early afternoon.  I heard one song coming from a distance that I initially could not place.  I believe that it was a singing Connecticut Warbler.  The song was dead on, but I never was able to see the bird.  It sang fairly consistently for about 10 minutes, at times coming closer to my position, but never popping into view.  For those who are going to be in the area this weekend, it is definitely worth keeping an eye and ear out for.

Other birds included Acadian Flycatchers (including one on a nest), Red-eyed Vireo, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated Vireo, Common Yellowthroat, Hooded Warbler, Northern Parula, Louisiana Waterthrush, Ovenbird, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, lots of Wood Thrush, Eastern Phoebe, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and several species of woodpeckers.  The pond behind the visitor's center at Merkle had no shorebirds.

This morning at Oxon Cove (along the trail leading to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge), I had a flyover Black-crowned Night Heron.  This was at approximately 5:30 am just as it was getting light.  Lots of Blackpoll Warblers and a Yellow Warbler sang from the trees along the river.

Good birding,

Fred Shaffer
Crofton, Anne Arundel