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For Brad Lanning--Lapland Longspurs and more in Washington Co.

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Bill Hubick

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Bill Hubick

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Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:45:58 -0800

Hi Everyone,

I'm posting the following Washington Co. report for Brad Lanning. Thanks, Brad!

"Hi there, wanted to inform you that we found a flock of about 400 Horned Larks along Whitehall Rd., just North of I-70.  Amongst the flock, were at least 2 Lapland Longspurs, one bright male showing nice color and a female.  There could have been more but the flock is rather flighty.  No Snow Buntings seen on this round, but will keep searching!  At approximately 2 p, this last Friday, my Grandfather and I were driving East along Mt.Aetna Rd., about 1 mile from the circle at rt.66, when we noticed a large dark hawk, with a slight dihedral, circling above us.  We jumped out of the car and watched it tuck and glide down out of sight near the Alpaca farm on 66.  We were thrilled to finally find a Rough-legged Hawk in our county and better yet a dark-phase bird, showing nice white markings near the wrist patches and along the trailing edge.  Also, back at the house, there is a female "Oregon" Junco that has been visiting for the last week or so.  Nice video
 was obtained on the Junco!  The large flock of Pipits continues along Rowe Rd., just outside Smithsburg.  It's up to at least 40 birds now with some Larks also.  The flock spends most of the time at the stored manure in the cement structure at the farm.  Also, in Smithsburg, along rt.64, there are lots of fruit trees, some are loaded with fruit and look very appealing to visitors from the North.  Anyone who is birding in the area may want to check the orchards. Thanks and good birding, Brad"

Regards,

Bill

Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com