I also saw the previously reported Black-billed Cuckoo in the same 
general area.  The bird I saw was a juvenile -- buffy throat and 
greenish eye-ring.  Not sure if it is a sign of BBCU breeding there or 
post-breeding dispersal.

Also, I was surprised at how low the water level was in the Dowitcher 
pond (behind the fence).  Looks like the pond is on the verge of 
disappearing entirely.  Wonder if that is the result of management or 
just the weather.  There were many Great Blue Herons in the vicinity 
doubtless taking advantage of an easy meal.  In any event, makes for 
some excellent shorebird habitat for the time being.

Good birding!
Jim Moore
Rockville, Maryland
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On 7/11/2010 10:21 AM, Rob Hilton wrote:
> One Short-billed Dowitcher continued at the pond where Jim Green spotted 3 yesterday.  
> Thanks to Jim Moore for telling me where the pond was.  This was only my third visit to Blue Mash, but I expect I'll be visiting the place some more this summer.  
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