Re: RFI Red-Headed WP in DC area
Anthony G. Futcher (tfutcher@cuc.edu)
Mon, 05 Apr 1999 17:52:35 -0400
GAIL@UMDD.UMD.EDU wrote:
> Hi all --
>
> We have a friend visiting us this weekend who would like to see (among other
> species) Red-headed Woodpecker.
Gail,
I led the ANS trip to Myrtle Grove this past Sunday. There is normally an active
RHWO colony there. I saw one bird in a different site, but did not find ANY in
the usual site. It was an extremely quite morning - no calls of anything to speak
of, so I imagine the woodpeckers were around, but not active. Another thing was
that I went in reverse compared to my normal direction, bringing us the the
colony site later in the morning, which I thought might be better, since we often
encounter the birds throughout the day. The one I saw was at about the time we
normally got to the colony site, so maybe the colony was active, but only early
on???
This is usually a reliable area - I'd say about 90% or better, but of course we
are talking about this year, not past history. I still think it's the most
reliable site I know of. I don't know if Black Hills still is reliable. Dave
Czaplak might know about that.
If I can help any further, please let me know.
Best wishes,
Tony Futcher
tfutcher@cuc.edu
P.S. Please say hello to Barry for me.
Tony
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