Gail, and Doug, et al.

I have had really good, low down (in small trees) looks at the dog-run area of Rock Creek Park too. Same time of year...

Rick Sussman
Woodbine,MD





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From: Gail Mackiernan <>
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Sent: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 12:44 pm
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] places to look for migrating Philadelphia Vireo?


Best place I know is Rock Creek Park DC on about the third week of
eptember. We have had multiples on a day -- sometimes multiples in one
ree! However best to go on day when a good passage of migrants is expected
i.e., cold front, sunny morning, etc.) Have had Phillies almost everywhere
n the "usual" areas -- (consult MOS web site on birding sites in DC and
ook for Rock Creek Park under "central" area) -- but most often on the
idge.
Hope this helps,
Gail Mackiernan
olesville, MD
on 08/20/2010 11:21 AM, Doug Norton at  wrote:
> Hello all,  I've noticed on past postings around labor day that this vireo
 seems to move through the region around then.  It's eluded me for years
 (current jinx bird) and I'd love to get a look at it this year -- any
 suggestions for places within a two hour radius of DC that might increase my
 chances?  Any and all suggestions welcome, as well as tips on habitat,
 behavior, or alternate opinions of time of year when best seen.  Thanks.