Kinder Park
quiltbird@annapolis.net
Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:19:06 -0500
Hello Ospreyers!
I went to one of my favorite haunts yesterday--or at least it was until the
county started "new & improving" it. Looks a little like there was a major
battle there now.
This is a county park on Jumpers Hole Rd in Severna Park. Has been hawk &
sparrow heaven in past winters.
Sightings for 1-27-99. 3:30 to 5:00PM All species on sight except
American crow as I cannot hear bird calls. Must get back in the morning
before the hawks have the passerines in hiding.
Great blue heron--1
Mallard--2
Hooded merganser--2, drake & hen; per Bill Offut, park superintendent
American kestrel--1, adult male.
MERLIN--1, female or immature
Cooper's hawk--1, probably female as was a very large bird
Ring-billed gull--approx 30, fly-over
Rock dove--27
Mourning dove--22
Northern flicker--1
American crow--2
crow species--18
Eastern bluebird--8
American robin--250 plus
Northern mockingbird--4
European starling--45 plus
Northern cardinal--1
Song sparrow--3
Common grackle--2
The merlin was seen at close range, perched in a white pine and briefly in
a mulberry. It appeared almost curious about my presence.
If anyone wishes details of appearance or exactly where in the park I saw
it, contact me directly at <quiltbird@annapolis.net>
Good birding,
Linda Baker