Couldn't resist the beautiful day yesterday, to be outside birding.  Conowingo Dam still had at a good number of BALD EAGLES-at least 48. DOUBLE CRESTED CORMORANTS must be on the move, seen spectacular numbers at Conowingo and Lapidum.  Also had 8 BLACK CROWNED NIGHT HERONS along the rocks and trees at Conowingo; there were probably more, hiding from my view!  BONAPARTES GULLS were evident at both Conowingo and Lapidum.  I had a NORTHERN ROUGH WINGED SWALLOW at Conowingo as well as one arriving at the Rock Run walking bridge at Susquehanna State Park.  Also saw a duck at the pond at  Susqehanna State Park picnic area that I'm not 100% sure of - my best quess was either a female or juvenille RING NECKED DUCK.  BLUE GRAY GNATCATCHER at the picnic area was very vocal, singing up a storm.  Finally, ended the day at Swan Harbor.  Saw John Dennehey (please forgive me if I spelled your name wrong!), and he alerted me to the AMERICAN BITTERNS, just pumping away-had at least 3, if not more, in the phrags along the trail.  Also, the continuing BARN SWALLOW and at least 2 NORTHERN ROUGH WINGED SWALLOWS with the TREE SWALLOWS, and a couple PURPLE MARTINS were a great way to end the day.  Good Birding!

Lin Just

Colora, Md

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