Hi Everybody,

The Kent County Bird Club will be running an all day trip to the shores 
of Delaware Bay on Saturday, 22 May. We will meet participants at the 
Dollar General parking lot in Chestertown across from the end of Spring 
St. (and between Maple St /MD-213 and Philosopher's Terrace) at 8:00 AM. 
Folks who wish to meet us at Prime Hook or en route should give us as 
call. We usually work in a stop for participants at the park and ride at 
the junction of MD-404 and U.S. 50 in Wye Mills.

We plan to cover the bay shore from Prime Hook north to Mispillion 
Light. The current forecast for Saturday is partly sunny with a chance 
of thunderstorms and temperatures in the 70s. Participants should bring 
along rain gear, a jacket, and sun screen, although of course the 
forecast is subject to change. With the new moon high tide last week 
there should be some horseshoe crab eggs and numbers of shorebirds and 
others taking advantage of the food. Particularly numerous species 
should include Semipalmated Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, Red Knot and 
Laughing Gull. Coastal birds will also be present including Clapper 
Rail, Seaside Sparrow, Boat-tailed Grackle, Black Skimmer, Snowy Egret, 
and Tricolored Heron.

Good birding,

Walter Ellison & Nancy Martin

23460 Clarissa Rd
Chestertown, MD 21620

phone: 410-778-9568

e-mail: rossgull(AT)baybroadband.net

Observing Nature is like unwrapping a big pile of presents every time 
you take a walk.