My only observation of Yellow-headed Blackbird in DC was of a female, 31 JAN 1982, at the enormous roost of Cowbirds and Grackles (many thousands of birds) on Constitution Avenue, in front of the Natural History museum. This roost was a regular winter feature of the mall in the 80's. Most of the birds seemed to come from VA, and the best time to be there was a half hour before sunset. I am not sure if the trees are even there today. The bird did not repeat.

Dave Czaplak

> Hi everyone:
> 
> Yellow-headed Blackbird is a MD/DC Records Committee "reviewable" species in DC (not in MD anymore). Reports/photos are welcome.
> 
> I am only aware of one previous record, the first for DC. Hasbrouck (1892) reported a female was collected in the (then) marshes along the Potomac River is DC on 29 Aug 1892.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Phil

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