Hi Evereybody: John Hubbell and I spent most of our day birding in Baltimore County today. Below is a synopsis of our highlights:

SOUTHWEST AREA PARK
 We heard 1 Ring-necked Pheasant but failed to turn up the Vesper Sparrow and American Bittern previously reported. Three Rough-winged Swallows were seen.

FORT HOWARD
Cattle Egret  (1)  seen in a field with cattle before reaching the park entrance
Red-breasted Merganser  (9)
Bonaparte's Gull    (25)
Horned Grebe     (16)

NORTH POINT ST. PARK
Common Loon   (2)
Red-throated Loon    (1)
NORTHERN GANNET   (1) for sure, possibly two  seen off and on for about 20 minutes beginning 12:30 pm flying, circling, diving and sitting on the water

Bonaparte's Gull    (26)
Pied-billed Grebe   (2)  chasing each other around and actually flying short distances; also heard calling
VIRGINIA RAIL  (5)   all were heard, none were seen
Ruby-crowned Kinglet   (2)
Golden-crowned Kinglet    (1)
Brown Creeper    (1)
Pine Warbler    (4)

ROBERT E. LEE PARK
Red-headed Woodpecker   (1)  most probably the one seen in immature plumage several months ago and now in full adult plumage

PATAPSCO VALLEY ST. PARK - GRANITE AREA
Ruby-crowned Kinglet   (1)
Brown Creeper   (1)


PATAPSCO VALLEY ST. PARK - McKeldin Area  (CARROLL COUNTY)
Yellow-throated Warbler   (1)   We were barely out of the car when we heard it singing!

Jim Green
Gaithersburg, MD

work in moderation,BIRD IN EXCESS!!!



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