[MDOsprey] banding at Jug Bay/request for company
Charlie Muise (cmmbirds@yahoo.com)
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 12:35:32 -0700 (PDT)
Hi folks,
The banding at Jug Bay was pretty rained out today, but in
the 1.5 rounds we did have about 25 birds, notably a couple
Gray-cheeks and 3 Black-throated Blue Warblers. The last
week or so has seen the Myrtles begin the expected takeover
as others are being seen/netted in decreasing numbers. We
saw (but didn't catch) a couple western Palms. Yesterday I
had an embarrassingly hard time id'ing a bird about 5 feet
off the ground. Hmm. Rufous patch in the wings, long
tail, Flycatching. Big white spots in the _very_ long
tail. Duh. YB Cuckoo. such an easy bird, so common. But
I am used to fleeting glimpses high over hear. Not hawking
insects 5 feet off the ground, then perching for 5 minutes
in front of the visitor center window! Such a neat sight.
WARNING: Non-Maryland information to follow WARNING
Tomorrow I plan to hit the delaware shore. Anyone like to
accompany me? I can drive, or you can. Long day, starting
early (if weather allows)
call me. 410-286-3569
Carlie Muise
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Charlie Muise, Naturalist
Jug Bay Wetlands sanctuary
Next to the Beautiful Chesapeake Bay
Maryland, USA
cmmbirds@yahoo.com
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