My memory of the site is that if you face Wakefield Lane
(with the Paugh's house behind you) and look right there's a
small bamboo grove at the end of the block. Seems a likely
(possible?) place to check out if he's been out of sight for awhile ???
Leo Weigant
On Mar 27, 2010, at 4:05 PM, Michael Bowen wrote:
> The male Painted Bunting is still coming at intervals to the Paugh
> family's feeder on Wakefield Lane in Bowie. We saw it this
> morning, March 27, at around 10 a.m. Dorothy Paugh says it is most
> regular early in the day and later in the afternoon, but can
> disappear for hours in the middle of the day. It comes to a feeder
> with millet, which she says is its favorite food. It is noticeably
> "twitchy" and will not come to the feeder when Cowbirds are around.
>
> Many thanks to the Paughs for hosting this splendid visitor from
> the South.
>
> Mike and Joy Bowen
> Montgomery Bird Club
> Bethesda, MD
>
> D.H. Michael Bowen
> 8609 Ewing Drive
> Bethesda, MD 20817
> Telephone: (301) 530-5764
> e-mail: dhmbowenATyahooDOTcom
>
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