On our way to the beach from Bethesda this morning just after 10:30 
a.m., we had gotten most of the way over the Bay Bridge when we were 
surprised to have a short glimpse of a sub-adult Northern Gannet 
gliding right across in front of us.  Probably there were other 
Gannets working the Bay too.

At Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (Horsehead), the single 
American White Pelican remains in the large pond near the covered 
picnic building, together with 40-50 egrets, mostly Snowy, and a 
single juvenile Tricolored Heron.  No Avocets or Ibises to be 
seen.  Shorebird numbers were down from what we had seen a couple of 
weeks ago, but there was still good diversity -- both Yellowlegs, 
Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers, and a small flock of Semipalmated 
Plovers.  Possibly there were additional waders, but it was HOT and 
we needed to be on our way.

Michael and Joy Bowen
Bethesda, MD

D.H.Michael Bowen
8609 Ewing Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817-3845
Telephone: (301) 530-5764
e-mail:  dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom