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Ferry Neck, miscellaneous late May addenda.

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Harry Armistead

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Harry Armistead

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Mon, 28 May 2012 17:15:07 +0000

FERRY NECK/RIGBY¡¦S FOLLY, just discovered, a few misplaced notes: May 2012.
 
May 18, 2012, Friday.  A migrating Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
 
May 19, Saturday, wedding day.  Many of us see a large Black Rat Snake on the N side of the house, c. 50 feet from where the ceremony takes place.  This is not (repeat NOT) a portent.  One Viceroy.
 
May 20, Sunday.  Carl Perry sees an American Redstart, Will Russell, a Swainson¡¦s Thrush.  One Red Admiral.  
 
Here is a COMPLETE list of mockingbird imitations heard today by several of us: Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Northern Flicker, American Robin, House Sparrow, Royal Tern, Greater Yellowlegs, Tufted Titmouse, Chuck-will¡¦s-widow, Brown Thrasher, Carolina Wren, Blue Jay, and Great Crested Flycatcher.
 
Lizard city.  On the front porch a ¡ñ and a ¡ð Broad-headed Skink engage in what certainly seems to be a prelude to mating, he lying on top of her for minutes on end.  These are big, impressive lizards, he with a bright red head, almost glowing.  Two Five-lined Skinks are also seen.
 
May 21, Monday.  A small Snapping Turtle crosses the driveway into the ditch on the S side of Field 4.  Carapace is c. 8¡¨.  By the time I dismount from the car it was gone.
 
Best to all. ¡V Harry Armistead, Philadelphia. 		 	   		  

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