Hi Everyone,

Shorebirds were not much in evidence at Swan Creek today, but about 120 peeps, mostly juvenile Least and Semipalmated Sandpipers, were feeding well off in the gravelly areas surrounding the north cell. The ground in some of these areas are swarming with tiny flying insects that are probably the hot item on today's menu. Most interesting were three NORTHERN SHOVELERs, by far my earliest in Anne Arundel Co. and a new early arrival date for the county in eBird (first August record). The juvenile HOODED MERGANSER continues. Two Royal Terns were vocal as they foraged over the river.

*** NOTE: Swan Creek/Cox Creek is an active industrial site and mitigation project in northern Anne Arundel Co. Access is at the end of Kembo Road off Fort Smallwood Road near 695. The site is open ONLY Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please be in your car and leaving at 3:30 p.m.. Remember to always sign in at the office, to be on your best behavior (people have worked hard to coordinate this access), and to stick to permitted areas. This Swan Creek map linked here details where you are and aren't allowed to walk. http://www.billhubick.com/docs/swan_creek_map.jpg. ***

Good birding!

Bill

Bill Hubick
Pasadena, Maryland

http://www.billhubick.com

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