Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:01:50 -0400 Reply-To: Maryland Birds & Birding Sender: Maryland Birds & Birding From: Denise Ryan Subject: Unexpected DC downtown Last night at 10:00 p.m. at the corner of 20th and L St. N.W. there was a Common Nighthawk calling. This is the corner of my office building and the first time I have heard a Nighthawk, however I usually don't work that late. There certainly aren't any really bright lights like around the Capitol building to draw them in to the area. The bird called for a good 5 min. at least before I left. I declined trying to find it as I would have made a good mugging target. Anyway, it was a great way to end the day on an up note. Rob, I am guessing this is an Atlas tic for someone. Cheers! Denise Ryan Washington, DC ======================================================================= To leave the MDOsprey list, send e-mail to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com with the following message in line 1: signoff mdosprey ======================================================================= =========================================================================