Hi Everyone,

Ed Carlson and I did a late afternoon survey of Swan Creek today (8/10). There was a little less action than earlier in the day, but hours scanning here will continue to pay dividends. The Short-billed Dowitcher count was six this evening, which ties my high count in the county. 

Most importantly, please allow me to introduce the 2011 model Semipalmated Sandpiper -
http://www.billhubick.com/images/201108/semipalmated_sandpiper_swan_creek_fos_juvenile_20110810.jpg

Abridged list for the survey:

American Black Duck--1
Mallard--153
Hooded Merganser--1. Continuing juvenile.
Bald Eagle--1. 3rd year.
Semipalmated Plover--3
Killdeer--20
Spotted Sandpiper--8
Lesser Yellowlegs--21. Many juveniles.
Semipalmated Sandpiper--298. First juvenile (1 bird) of the season.
Western Sandpiper--2
Least Sandpiper--17
Pectoral Sandpiper--3
Short-billed Dowitcher--6
Laughing Gull--1
Ring-billed Gull--1
Herring Gull (American)--70 even
Great Black-backed Gull--1
Caspian Tern--13

Good birding!

Bill


Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com

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