I recently attended a regional meeting of
Partners in Flight to learn more about the bird
conservation plans being developed across
North America and to see what role Mary-
land can play in these efforts. Some exciting
things are happening in the world of Partners
in Flight and bird conservation.

A few years ago, Partners in Flight de-
cided to develop aseries of scientifically based
landbird conservation plans to ensure long-
term maintenance of healthy populations of
native landbirds. The geographical context of
these plans are physiographic areas, such as
the coastal plain, shortgrass prairie, or deserts.
The country has been divided into 59 physi-
ographic areas for which individual conser-
vation plans are being developed. Maryland
falls within four of these physiographic areas;
namely the Mid Atlantic Coastal Plain, Mid
Atlantic Piedmont, Mid Atlantic Ridge and
Valley, and Allegheny Plateau.

Each plan identifies the species and habi-
tats most in need of conservation. They de-
scribe the desired conditions for these habi-
tats based on knowledge of priority species
life histories and habitat requirements. Bio-
logical objectives are developed that can be
used as management targets or goals to
achieve desired conditions. Some conserva-
tion actions are recommended that can be
implemented at various scales to achieve these
objectives. It is hoped that the partners and
working groups will use these biological ob-
jectives to implement the recommended con-
servation actions or develop appropriate con-
servation actions to address the objectives
identified in the plans.

The first draft of one of the four physi-
ographic area plans that include Maryland
has been completed; namely the Mid Atlantic
Coastal Plain plan. However, priority species
and habitats for the other three have been
identified and biological objectives estab-
lished.

Let’s look at the Mid Atlantic Coastal Plain
plan to illustrate the details of each of these
plans. The mid Atlantic coastal plain includes
the coastal plain area extending from the
Virginia-North Carolina bordernorth through
central New Jersey and includes all the land
in Maryland east of the fall line (which is
approximately where I-95 occurs). Priority
habitats identified for this area include pine
savannah, barrier and bay islands, salt marsh,
forested wetlands, mixed upland forest, early
successional habitats, pine plantations, and
fresh tidal marshes. Several priority species
were identified for each habitat based on Part-

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VOL. 20, NO. 3

Nest Program Seeks Volunteers
by Mark Johnson

Ever wonder why some years there seem
to be more Northern Cardinals than others?
How about Blue Jays? American Redstarts?
These types of questions drive at the heart of
ecology; what factors limit the numbers of
individuals within a species? Much work has
been devoted to this question. Examples
include the analysis of habitat use of winter-
ing migrants to the effects of forest fragmen-
tation on nest success. Regardless, one im-
portant factor that has the potential to affect
the relative abundance of birds is reproduc-
tive performance. Reproductive performance
can include everything from the number of
eggs laid to the number of fledglings that
make it to the number of successful broods
that are attempted. Many factors can influ-
ence success and performance. The types and
activities of predators, number of optimal
nesting sites, weather, and food abundance
are but a few. However, for each species a
separate and unique suite of factors may be
important. They only way to understand
which factors has the greatest potential to
affect reproductive performance are to find
and monitor nests over time.

Much of this kind of work is done by
scientists and researchers in government,
academia, and by other non-governmental
organizations. However, with increasing in-
formation come even more questions. Re-
gional comparisons are made that sometimes
show that these factors may be quite different
for the same species from populations in dif-
ferent areas. The MOS was involved in moni-
toring nests in Maryland through the Nest
Card Program. This program was initiated
long ago and some of the data were used to
help plan the Atlas Project. It began with an
interested few who longed to get closer to
birds and to learn more about them. Others
became inspired when hearing of their obser-
vations and soon joined in. Currently, about
20,000 records are archived in card form for
species from herons to finches at the Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center. The questions that
could be asked from these data are endless,
yet there is no way to easily sort through and
access this information.

A new initiative within MOS involves
computerizing these nest records. Nest

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THE MARYLAND
YELLOWTHROAT

Newsletter of the Maryland Ornithological Society

MAY/JUNE 2000

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Montgomery Hosts Shore Bird Work-
shop — On Saturday, June 17, the Montgom-
ery chapter is hosting a Shore Bird Workshop
at the Black Hill Regional Park meeting room.
Panelists will be: George Jett, Cyndi Loeper,
and Frank Witebsky. They will be using
slides from the Claudia Wilds collection as
visuals to illustrate identification cues. Reser-
vations are necessary. Call Cyndi Loeper at
301-530-8226 for further information. The
Shore Bird Workshop is following a very
successful second annual winter workshop
on gulls. Mike Bowen and Paul Pisano led the
workshop, focusing on identifying the vary-
ing plumages of the four most common local
gulls: Ring-billed, Laughing, Herring, and
Great Black-backed. They did not neglect the
Lesser Black-backed, Franklin’s, Glaucous,
and Iceland. About 30 participants attended
the workshop, held at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service facilities at Patuxent.

Harford Couple Marry in Hawaii — On
February 15, Debbie Delevan, president of the
Harford Chapter, married Larry Saylor on the

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Contents

DNR Reports

Nest Record Volunteers Sought
Chapter Chatter

2000 World Series Last Chance

2000 Grant Announcement

Birds On The Web

CARA Update

The MOS DateLine

2000 MOS Scholarship Winners

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MD/DC Records Committee Report
Bylaws Changes Proposed

March Madness

MD List Report for 1999

Bird Rehab Report

MOS Calendar, May/ August

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THE MARYLAND YELLOWTHROAT
Newsletter of the Maryland
Ornithological Society, Inc.

Editor-in-chief: | Norman C. Saunders
1261 Cavendish Drive
Colesville, MD 20905
(301) 989-9035 (Home)
(202) 691-5701 (Office)
(202) 691-5745 (Fax)
Osprey@ari.net

Frances C. Saunders
SaunderF@ari.net

Assistant editor:

Calendar editor: Les Eastman

4034 Wilkinson Rd.

Havre de Grace, MD 21078
(410) 734-6969 (Home)
(410) 671-3490 (Office)
les_eastman@netfox.net
State Web Page: _http:/ / www.MDBirds.org
If you have a change of address or are experienc-
ing difficulties with MOS mailings, contact the
Mailing List Coordinator, William Guion, 8007
Martown Road, Laurel, MD 20723, (301) 490-
0444.

All other questions regarding the Maryland Orni-

thological Society should be referred to the Execu-

tive Secretary, Larry Fry, 1202 RidgeRd., Pylesville,

MD 21132 or at (800) 823-0050 (410-244-0032 in

the Bel Air calling area). Larry's e-mail address is:
jlfry@netfox.net

For information on advertising rates and dead-
lines, contact the editor.

Copy deadlines for the September / October 2000
issue are:
September/November Calendar Activities:
July 25, 2000

All Other Submissions:
August 1, 2000

Research Grant Deadline Approaching Fast
by Dave Brinker

The Maryland Ornithological Society an-
nounces the availability of research grants for
ornithological research to be conducted in the
State of Maryland. Grants are generally lim-
ited to amounts less than $2,000. If the re-
search is to be done at or near one of the MOS
sanctuaries, the society may be able to pro-
vide accommodations at a nominal cost. Pro-
posals are reviewed twice annually with dead-

lines of 1 December and 1 June with award
notification in approximately eight weeks.
For application guidelines and further infor-
mation write:

David F. Brinker

MOS Research Committee
1200 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

WSB 2000 — An Update

by Norm Saunders

I have written to 96 companies across Maryland. I have appealed here in the Yellowthroat,
at Board Meetings, by mail to each of the 16 MOS Chapters, and to the subscribers to
MDOsprey. So far we have received virtually no response from outside of MOS and very little
from within. I know that a lot of organizations are competing these days for your charity
dollars. I also know that if every family in MOS pledged only a nickel per species, we could
earn almost $15,000 in support of our community outreach programs. Think about that! A 5-
cent pledge would amount to an $8 or $9 donation to MOS. If our research, sanctuary,
education, and scholarship programs are important to you, please consider a pledge or a
donation, even a very small one. Every little bit counts! Thank you.

MOS 2000 World Series of Birding
Pledge Form

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Telephone: E-Mail:

__._ My contribution of $ to the MOS World Series of Birding Team is
enclosed.

__ My pledge of $ per species seen (expected to range between 150 and

200 species, we will contact you with the actual count by May 31).

Please mail this pledge form (and your check made payable to the Maryland
Ornithological Society if you are making an outright contribution) to: Norm Saunders,
MOS President, 1261 Cavendish Drive, Colesville, MD 20905-7030. Pledges may also
be submitted to Norm via e-mail at: svarshhawk@worldnet.att.net

To all of you who take pride in your MOS by donating or pledging, my thanks!

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DNR Reports...

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ners in Flight prioritization scores. Of the
priority species, two to three for each habitat
type were selected as representatives and
biological objectives established. Forexample,
Swainson’s warbler, prothonotary warbler,
and Acadian flycatcher were selected for the
forested wetlands. The objectives established
for these species were: 1. maintain a popula-
tion of 500 breeding pairs of Swainson’s war-

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blers; 2. maintain a population of 40,000 pro- |
_ back to the norm.”

thonotary warblers; and 3. maintain a popu-
lation of 300,000 Acadian flycatchers. Some
conservation actions were identified, such as
protect and manage significant forested wet-
land blocks to prevent further loss and degra-
dation. At this stage the partners and work-
ing groups have the latitude to decide how
they can accomplish this.

Now, ten years after the formation of Part-
ners in Flight, we have established conserva-
tion objectives for on-the-ground conserva-
tion actions to address. Developing imple-
mentation strategies are the next steps. These
are to be developed by partners, such as DNR,
and working groups, such as Maryland Part-
ners in Flight.

Coupled with this effort to conserve
landbirds through Partners in Flight is a new
initiative to integrate all bird conservation
efforts on the continent called the North
American Bird Conservation Initiative. Co-
ordinated by the American Bird Conservancy,
this initiative combines the efforts of Partners
in Flight with the North American Waterfowl
Plan, the North American Shorebird Plan,
and the colonial waterbird plan. Collectively,
this is a tremendous force of bird conserva-
tionists with various sources of funding and
abilities. Stay tune for the success stories from
this expanded effort.

Nest Record Volunteers Sought
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records on a species-specific basis will be
copied and signed out to volunteers willing to
enter the data in Access. Eventually, these
data will be merged and hopefully integrated
in a web-accessible database for anyone to
use.

Additionally, it is our hope to continue
the safe and productive monitoring of nests,
and continuing the monitoring of cavity nest-
ing species especially. Clear instructions or
protocols will be available that will minimize
any observer effects that may adversely affect
breeding birds and their offspring. Interested
volunteers are sought who would like to learn
more about life history of birds through the
entering of the nesting data, or who would be
interested in helping to assemble nest-moni-
toring protocols. Please contact Mark S.
Johnson at 410-692-5978 for more informa-
tion.

Chapter Chatter

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beautiful Hawaiian isle of Kauai. They had a traditional Hawaiian-style sunset on-the-beach
wedding which is similar to a Japanese tea ceremony and involves the exchange of shell leis.
Debbie reports she was “shocked by the decline of native bird species...so much lush
vegetation, but very little bird life.” The locals joked that their state bird is the helicopter, the
silver “bird” you can see every 15 minutes flying tourists to the breath-taking Na Pali Coast.
Debbie reports the water is so blue and the weather so perfect that Kauai is really “the garden
isle” of all the Hawaiian islands. She adds, “Upon my return home, I am grateful for all the
abundant wildlife here in Maryland. As I filled up my backyard feeders and replenished my
woodpecker suet feeders, I was greeted by the feathered locals...we were all thankful to get

Allegany-Carroll Members Celebrate New Year's Eve and Day — George and Barbara
Gaffney, Carroll Countians who moved to the far west (of Maryland) and now belong to both
the Allegany and Carroll County Chapters, spotted their 400" life bird and last life bird of 1999
at Indian River Inlet on December 31, 1999. Ona roll, they found No. 401 the next day, January
1, 2000: a Clay-Colored Sparrow ina field on Rt. 50 outside Ocean City next toa Wal-mart. They
were traveling on a Carroll Chapter birding trip and credit Bob Ringler with helping them
locate their milestones.

MOS Loses An Ardent Recruiter — Don Smith died on March 4, 2000. Don and his wife,
Terri, were long-time members of the Montgomery Chapter. After retirement they moved to
Frederick and joined the chapter there. Sybil Williams recalls that Don and Terri were famous
for meeting people on bird walks, particularly along the C&O Canal, and encouraging them
to join MOS. One of their converts was Lydia Schindler, who credits them with introducing
her to MOS. Lydia is a former president of the Montgomery chapter and a current editor of the
chapter newsletter.

Carroll/Howard Members Visit Australia-New Guinea — Maureen Harvey reports:
“Dave and I went to Australia (22 days) and Papua New Guinea (6 days) from October 13 to
November 8, 1999. Australia was comfortable and easy to get around in, once you adjust to
left-side driving, that is! I’m ready to go back anytime. We basically visited the eastern edge
of Australia (Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne areas) and saw well over 300 species.
Dave counted his 2000th lifer, a Laughing Kookaburra, on the first day of the trip in Cairns. We
both experienced overwhelming culture shock in Papua New Guinea, and the birding was
difficult. We visited the Port Moresby area and the Central Highlands above Tari. We saw 12
species of Birds of Paradise (fabulous), within a total of about 160 birds in Papua New Guinea.
“ Ask to see the pictures. They’re terrific.

Another New Member for Montgomery — Andy Rabin and his wife, Laura Cameron
welcomed the birth of Nikolai Sasha on February 16. He weighed in at 8 lb. 14 oz. Pictures are

_ available at http:/la11698.home.mindsspring.com/nikolai.htm/.

Frederick Member Helps to Identify Crickets — Wil Hershberger, president of the
Frederick Chapter, Steve Rannels and Joseph Dillon have produced a CD entitled, “Songs of
Crickets and Katydids of the Mid-Atlantic States-An Identification Guide.” It may not get a
Grammy award, but cricket and katydid buffs find it a winner. Many singers are included on
the CD ranging from the Swordbearer Conehead Katydid through the Fastcalling Tree Cricket.
To hear a sample of the Northern True Katydid and get more information, try http://
members.aol.com/_ht_a/whershberg/ page/index.htm/. If you don’t have computer access
and want a copy, write Wil at P. O. Box 78, Maugansville, MD 21767 and enclose $15.95 by
check or money order.

MOS Vanishes from Images of Maryland — On March 23 and 25, Maryland Public
Television aired a local production entitled “Images of Maryland, 1900-2000.” It was to include
a section featuring pictures by Baltimore’s Middleton Evans illustrating a personal essay by
Baltimore Chapter member Gene Scarpulla on Hart-Miller Island, Peregrine Falcons, and
birding in Maryland. Sadly, the one-hour show had too much material, so Gene’s essay was
cut. Gene’s philosophically comment was: “That's show biz!”

Talbot County Chapter Members visit Costa Rica — Les and Carolyn Roslund of the
Talbot County Chapter joined Audubon Naturalist Society members for a mid-March birding
tour in Costa Rica. Les sent in the following report: The group visited several life zones,
including cloud forest, subalpine paramo, rivers, tropical dry forest, and rain forest. During
the ten days of birding, over 330 bird species were sighted, and for the Roslunds, with no prior
Central American birding experience, 218 of these were life-list birds. One highlight involved
lengthy viewing of a pair of Resplendent Quetzal where the male was providing a gentle and
graceful courtship display while the female nearby did her best to seem totally unimpressed.
A second very special event was a visit to the home of Alexander Skutch, who, at age 96,

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pages

During our last tour of the MOS State Web Site we'll surf through
the remaining sections. You can take the tour with us by first pointing
your browser to: http:/ /www.MDBirds.or

Notice again the green buttons on the upper left of the home page.
Find the Records Committee button at the bottom of the list and click!
This particular area was designed as a separate site to give birders a
direct entrance to Records Committee information, but it is linked
navigationally with the main site and you can move back and forth at
leisure. Phil Davis, the Committee’s Secretary, pulled together just
about every important Committee document and made them avail-
able to us online. You can find out all about Committee operations,
reports of meetings and workshops, the status of species under
review, and other useful information that practically gives you a
history of birding in MD. There is also an online bibliography of
identification articles that I am sure you will find useful at some point
in your birding career. You can also find out how to write a sighting
report. We have included a couple of articles detailing some writing
tips and included links to others that can be found on the web. When
you've brushed up on your skills, go ahead and fill out a report. You
can even send it online directly to Phil. This is where you will also go
to find the very latest Official Lists of Maryland Birds and the Birds of the
District of Columbia and the Species Review List that will tell you which
species are currently being accepted for review. By the time you read
this column the Committee's latest annual minutes should be avail-
able and you won’t want to miss this insider’s view of the Committee's
year.

Once you've finished here, go to the bottom of the Committee's
home page and click on the navigation link for Bird Lists. This is
another handy place where you can link directly to the official MD and
DC lists. We also republish DNR’s List of Endangered and Threatened
Birds in MD. One of the highlights of the section is the rare bird
gallery. If you've not visited this online showing of photographs of
some of the rare sightings reported in MD over the last few years, you
will want to check them all out now. Marshall Iliff, Jim Stasz, Dave
Czaplak, Mark Hoffman, and George Jett submitted the photographs,
and we thank each of them for making this section possible. Don’t
miss this stunning display! Other attractions in the Bird Lists section
include the MD and the DC Composite Lists. What the heck are these
lists, you say? Well, imagine one giant annual sighting list to which
each MD or DC birder can contribute. This started as a friendly
competition last year between MD MOS and that other MOS in
Mississippi to see which state’s birders could see a higher percentage
of the state’s official species list during the year. We won handily and
decided to compete with ourselves this year and added a DC list as
well. Publishing the Composite Lists has been great fun, but also very
informative as we all watch and wait to see which species are recorded
- in the State and when.

All right, then—return to the upper left of the index page and click
on Bird Programs to move to our next section. This section was
established to provide information about educational and conserva-
tion matters, as well as any other items of general interest. Bird News
contains conservation items. This area changes with the issue. At this
time you can read Gail Mackiernan’s write-up about the Rock Creek
cell towers. There is also a backdoor link to the MD PIF site, and

Navigating the MOS State Web Site—Part III

by Fran Saunders

information about the Environmental Fund of Maryland and birding
festivals in the state. The latter is difficult to keep up to date, so if you
have any information on local festivals, let us know.

Back in the upper left corner, click on the last section, Birding in MD.
Here we have compiled lists of the rare bird alerts for our local area and
link to the ABA’s official list. You can find information about local bird
counts, such as the Winter, C&O and Christmas Counts. Need a quick
copy of the ABA's Birding Code of Ethics? You can find it here!
Quarterly you can read Marshall Iliff’s discussion of Middle Atlantic
birding in his newsletter about the ABA’s North American Birds. Ifyou
want to learn more about hawk-watching in MD, then visit that area.
We have compiled directions to the various State hawk-watching sites
and also provide data for the sites in Baltimore and at Fort Smallwood
Park, with thanks to Kevin Graff and Sue Ricciardi. A link is available
to Turkey Point data, courtesy of the Cecil Club. Two other areas you
will want to look at are the BirdFinder and BirdReporter. BirdReporter
is a handy guide to reporting your sightings to the various authorities
that collect this data for online distribution and hard copy publication.
BirdFinder is fairly new project designed to help birders locate rare or
unusual species in MD that are not accidental. At the present time there
are only two entries, one each for Snowy and Saw-whet Owls. We are
actively soliciting additional entries and you are all welcome to partici-
pate.

Well, we've been surfing on and on here, but we’re nearly
done. First, return to the home page and scroll down to the
picture graphics. Sharp eyes will notice a new species of link!
Yes, it is the picture of the Washington Monument that high-
lights our new DC Birding section. This is a site guide to the
District’s birding hot spots, an effort to promote birding in our
Nation’s Capital. We began our new design with summaries
from the Claudia Wilds book, Finding Birds in the National
Capital Area, used with the permission of the Smithsonian
Institution Press, and we thank them for making this section
possible. Site by site we are revising these sections to include
updated material, as well as new sections on accessibility, food
and comfort (the way to a birder’s heart?), and others. If you're
hiking down to DC be sure to check here first, and if you would
like to contribute update information, just let me know.

Last, but not least, by the Press Room and Bird Links graphics,
you will see another labeled Site Map. This is a handy naviga-
tional tool to most of the areas we’ve explored. The section is
updated only twice a year, however, so might be sometimes out
of date. Your best bet for new information is to watch the What's
New Section on the home page and occasionally check out the
various indices. What's to come? You'll have to wait and see!

In closing for the season, MOS welcomes the latest chapter to join
our web family. The Allegany Chapter is now online and can be found
at: http:/ /www.nrac.wvu.edu/acbe

Next season we'll return to our topical studies. If you have one in
mind, pass it along. If you'd like to guest host a column, you'll be most
welcome! Have a good summer, all.

Page 5

Wildlife Calls...Will You Answer?
Teaming With Wildlife Rally and Lobbying
Feb 29 through Mar 2, 2000

Countdown to CARA
by Maureen F. Harvey

What is CARA?

The Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) was penned by
two Congressmen — Don Young, R-Alaska and George Miller, D-
California — to answer pressure from all of the State TWW Coalitions
to provide permanent funding for wildlife and other conservation
programs. The bill pulls Federal revenues from Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) oil and mineral operations, approximately 2.8 billion
dollars per year, from the general budget. The OCS revenues will be
used to fund eight broad conservation areas to be administered by the
States. The eight conservation areas are each described in Titles to
H.R. 701 and cover programs ranging from coastline restoration to
urban park rehabilitation. Title III has been the focus of the Maryland
teaming With Wildlife Coalition. This title provides permanent
funding for wildlife conservation and wildlife-associated recreation
and education. In its current form, CARA would provide a total of
almost $37 million to Maryland, with $5 million for Title III programs.

Feb 29

As Carroll County Bird Club’s Representative to the Maryland
Teaming with Wildlife Coalition, I attended a very helpful training
session sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in
Washington, D.C. this afternoon. Attendees were TWW Coalition
reps from all over the U.S. We were given general lobbying tips and
specific points to make with our Legislators to encourage passage of
CARA this year. At a reception immediately after the training session,
I had the fun of meeting and talking to like-minded conservationists
from Tennessee, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. We were
treated to a barrage of 20 or so enthusiastic speakers, including the
Presidents of the Nature Conservancy and NWF, Director of the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Paul Baicich
(Editor of ABA’s Birding magazine and MD TWW member), and MD
TWW Coalition co-coordinator, Tom Franklin, of The Wildlife Soci-
ety. An announcement was made that S. 2123, the mirror image of
H.R. 701, had been introduced late that afternoon in the Senate. This
gave us great hope that the Year 2000 would be the year we get
permanent funding for wildlife conservation, recreation, and educa-
tion! The speakers congratulated us on our past efforts to pressure
Congress to find a way to fund wildlife conservation. They urged us
to meet with our legislators to win their sponsorship of H.R. 701 and
encourage them to pressure their colleagues to move the bill quickly
through the last two committees so that it would hit the House floor
for a vote this legislative session. The hope was that the vote would
be held before Easter break. Seven of Maryland’s eight Representa-
tives had already signed on as cosponsors, thanks to many letters,
calls, and visits by MD TWW Coalition members. Steny Hoyer was
Maryland’s only hold out. I shared a room for the evening in a
downtown D.C. hotel with Edie Thompson of MD DNR, our other MD
TWW Coalition co-coordinator.

Mar 1

A breakfast mini-rally was held this morning in a House Office
Building cafeteria for TWW Coalition reps with drop-in visits from
Senators and Representatives talking up CARA. Additional visitors
included a Barred Owl and Red-Tailed Hawk, hosted by the American
Eagle Conservation Fund. I have a photograph of some of us Mary-
land lobbyists with the birds and their handlers. We dispersed for our

The Conservation Connection

scheduled meetings with Senators and Congressman.

At Barbara Mikulski's office, I joined Paul Baicich, Carolyn Watson
(Assistant Secretary of Resource Management, MD DNR), Jim Rapp
(Director of the Salisbury Zoo), and a woman whose organization
develops programs to teach school children about wildlife. We met
with a legislative aide who took careful notes and promised to relay
our concerns to the Senator, who was busy with her Senate duties. We
specifically asked Senator Mikulski to encourage Steny Hoyer to
support H.R. 701, now before the House Appropriations Committee,
which he serves on. We also asked her to cosponsor S. 2123; her aide
felt this would be no problem since the Senator had previously co-
sponsored two similar Senate bills. Meanwhile, other folks were
meeting with Senator Sarbanes and several of the Maryland Represen-
tatives. In the hallway, I saw two sportsmen, members of the MD
TWW Coalition, who were discouraged after meeting with Congress-
man Hoyer because he stood firmly against CARA because of funding
issues. However, Congressman Hoyer believed the bill would pass in
spite of his opposition because of the level of support already gener-
ated.

That afternoon, TWW Coalition reps were joined by Land and
Water Conservation Fund supporters at a rally on the Capitol steps.
We were entertained by a D.C. high school New Orleans-style jazz
band anda talented Missouri man who vocalized the calls of frogs, elk,
coyotes, and dozens of birds to emphasize the rally’s theme — Wildlife
Calls...Will You Answer? Rally speakers included folks representing
diverse groups that will benefit from CARA and lawmakers, includ-
ing the two Representatives who crafted H.R. 701, Miller and Young.
It was very exciting for me to be there with 1000 participants from all
states of the U.S., my fellow MD TWW Coalition reps, and especially
my fellow MOS members Rich Dolesh (MD DNR and MOS Conserva-
tion Chair) and John Byrd (Howard County Parks & Recreation). For
the grand finale, Challenger, the re-rehabilitated Bald Eagle formerly
released by President Clinton and struck down by an osprey, flew
down from a big stanchion on the Capitol stairs to a handler on the
lawn below us. I snapped a photo of her as she flew overhead.

Mar 2

Today I was very grateful for the training and experience received
during the two previous days. I met with my Representative, Roscoe
Bartlett, and his environmental aide. I thanked him for cosponsoring
H.R. 701 and talked about the negative effect of forest fragmentation
on breeding bird success rates, particularly Neotropical migrants.
When I mentioned Brown-Headed Cowbird predation, he recalled
removing cowbird eggs from the nests of Barn Swallows when he was
a boy, after he witnessed big cowbird babies pushing swallow nest-
lings to the ground. I felt confident his aide would remind him to be
there when the bill comes up for a vote.

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The MOS DateLine

May 2000 through April 2001

May Count

2000 World Series of Birding (Support your
Yellowthroats!)

June Board Meeting Agenda Items Due To
Norm Saunders

Annual MOS Conference

Chapter & Committee Annual Reports due to
MOS President

June
MOS Grant Applications Due to David
Brinker
State Board Meeting, Anne Arundel County
Deadline to submit Spring (March to May)
bird sightings to Dan Southworth and to Jim
Stasz

July
Deadline for Sept/Oct/Nov Meeting/ Field
Trip Schedule Submission to Les Eastman

August
Deadline for Sept/Oct Yellowthroat Submis-
sions to Norm Saunders
Board Meeting Agenda Items Due To Karen
Morley
Deadline to submit Summer (June & July)
bird sightings to Dan Southworth and to Jim
Stasz

September

Membership year commences—renew now!
State Board Meeting, Location TBA

Deadline for Nov/Dec/Jan Meeting / Field
Trip Schedule Submission to Les Eastman

October
Deadline for Nov/Dec Yellowthroat Submis-
sions to Norm Saunders
Irish Grove Fall Work Weekend

Board Meeting Agenda Items Due To Karen
Morley

Deadline for Jan/Feb/Mar Meeting / Field
Trip Schedule Submission to Les Eastman

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December
Deadline for Jan/Feb Yellowthroat Submis-
sions to Norm Saunders
MOS Grant Applications Due to David
Brinker
State Board Meeting, Montgomery
Deadline to submit Fall (August to Novem-
ber) bird sightings to Dan Southworth and to
Jim Stasz
Christmas Count Season Begins
Conference Pin Contest Entries Due to John
Malcolm
Christmas Count Season Ends

an

Mid-Winter Count Season Begins

Deadline for Mar/Apr/May Meeting/ Field
Trip Schedule Submission to Les Eastman
Scholarship Applications Due to Jean Fry

February
Deadline for Mar/Apr Yellowthroat Submis-
sions to Norm Saunders
State MOS Budget Submissions Due to Bud-
get Chairman
Board Meeting Agenda Items Due To Karen
Morley
Mid-Winter Count Season Ends
MD/DC Records Committee Annual Meeting

March
State Board Meeting, Location TBA
Deadline to submit Winter (December to
February) bird sightings to Dan Southworth
and to Jim Stasz
Deadline for May/Jun/Jul/ Aug Meeting/
Field Trip Schedule Submission to Les
Eastman
Irish Grove Spring Work Weekend

April
Deadline for May/Jun Yellowthroat Submis-
sions to Norm Saunders

Carey Run Spring Work Weekend

MOS Scholarship Winners—2000
by Jean Fry
Sharply lower numbers of applicants (eight) for this year’s MOS

+—

We’ve Got Your Number
by Janet Millenson

Look on the back cover of most books and you'll find a string of

Scholarship program led to only six awards being made. We feel, _ digits called the ISBN (International Standard Book Number). The 10-

however, that the six recipients are both worthy of the scholarships
and will be able to use what they learn to become better educators of
Maryland’s children. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Orville Crowder Memorial Scholarship—Maine Coast Ornithology
Camp |
David Farner, Park Ranger, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville
Howard County

Chandler Robbins Scholarship—Maine Coast Ornithology Camp
Celeste Bunting, Teacher, Worcester Country School
Wicomico County

Eleanor C. Robbins Scholarship—Wyoming Ecology Camp

Eric Cromwell, Teacher of Environmental Science, Aberdeen High
School

Harford County

World Series of Birding Scholarship—Wyoming Ecology Camp

Karen Romanelli, Teacher, Biology & Environmental Science, Bel Air
High School |
Harford County

Doris Oakley Memorial Scholarship—Connecticut Ecology Camp
Laura Taylor, Environmental Education Instructor, Nanjemoy Creek
Environmental Education Center

Prince George’s County

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Helen Miller Memorial Scholarship—Connecticut Ecology Camp
Brian Campbell, Park Ranger, Kinder Farm Park, Millersville
Anne Arundel County

Countdown to CARA

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What's Next? Countdown to CARA!

As of mid-March, over 2/3 of the House (317 of the 435 Represen-
tatives) had signed on as co-sponsors of H.R. 701. The International
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is the National level orga-
nizer of the State TWW Coalitions. They are encouraging individual
TWW Coalitions to participate in weekly activities that continue the
momentum generated by the rally in D.C., such as letter writing to
legislators and local news media. By the time of this printing, we hope

the bill has already passed the House! If not, the MD TWW Coalition |

will continue to press for its passage.

While this effort has initially focused on the House, there is still
much work to do on the Senate side. We need our Senators to back the
parallel legislation. There are now two excellent related bills in the
Senate. They are: S. 2123 (the H.R. 701 companion bill) and S. 2181 (a
bill which rearranges much of the coastal restoration funding but is
equivalent in the areas of funding the Land and Water Conservation
Fund and wildlife conservation). To quote Paul Baicich, “We need to

encourage the kind of unified action in the Senate that we have |

witnessed among potential adversaries in the House.” Finally, after
each House of Congress has passed similar bills, a compromise bill

must be worked out jointly. Visit http:/ / www.teaming.com for more

information.

digit ISBN code uniquely identifies a book so that retailers, distribu-
tors and consumers can be sure they’re ordering the correct title and
edition. Major booksellers such as Barnes & Noble require that the
ISBN also be printed in barcode format.

Now M.OSS. is joining the ranks of registered publishers with our
own ISBN prefix and numbers to assign. This means that M.O.S.
books such as site guides can be distributed through more channels
and find a wider audience. And they'll automatically be listed in Books
in Print, the authoritative reference.

What does it take to get an ISBN for your forthcoming or existing
publication? (Note: ISBNs can be “retrofitted” to books by applying
stickers.) You just need to supply some basic information — title,
author, publishing date, number of pages, etc. — to be entered in the
ISBN agency’s database. It’s an easy process, and it’s free.

Janet Millenson will be handling the data entry and assignment of
numbers. She can also answer questions about ISBN placement
requirements, barcodes, or other aspects of this program. Contact her
at janet@twocrows.com or call 301-983-9337 (day or evening). Take
advantage of this easy way to upgrade our State and Chapter publica-
tions.

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Maryland/DC Records Committee Status Report as of March 31, 2000
by Phil Davis, MD/DCRC Secretary

The sighting reports below have changed status since the last committee decision summary was published in the Maryland Yellowthroat.

MD/DC record numbers are in parentheses. This summary covers MD/DCRC review packages 69 through 73 and AM99 through AMO00.

MD Records Accepted: . MD Records Accepted: (Cont.)

American White Pelican (#1997-382)
Point Lookout, Saint Mary’s County,
April 19, 1987.

Anhinga (#1995-027)

Great Falls, Montgomery County,
April 30, 1994.

Anhinga (#1997-650)

Sunderland, Calvert County,

May 3, 1996-May 4, 1996.
Anhinga (#1997-651)

Pinefield, Charles County,

May 6, 1996-May 8, 1996.

Wood Stork (#1998-034)

Downs Park, Anne Arundel County,
August 16, 1998-August 17, 1998.

Wood Stork (#1998-035)

Pt. Lookout SP, Saint Mary’s County,
August 19, 1998-September 19, 1998.

Fulvous Whistling-Duck (#1997-247)
Jug Bay, Prince George’s County,
September 20, 1981.

Fulvous Whistling-Duck (#1996-044)
Centerville, Queen Anne’s County,
January 1, 1994.

Common Teal (#1997-430)

North Beach, Calvert County,
April 9, 1996-April 18, 1996.

Common Teal (#1998-025)

E.A. Vaughn WMA, Worcester County,
March 17, 1998-March 26, 1998.

Swallow-tailed Kite (#1998-023)
Hughes Hollow, Montgomery County,
May 16, 1998.

Purple Gallinule (#1997-258)

Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County,
July 1, 1976-August 22, 1976.

Piping Plover (#1997-419)

Hart-Miller Island, Baltimore County,
September 15, 1991.

Black-necked Stilt (#1997-054)
Columbia, Howard County,
September 3, 1991.

Ruff (#1997-649)

Papermill Falts, Baltmore County,
April 27, 1981-May 4, 1981.

Franklin’s Gull (#1997-069)

Ocean City, Worcester County,
October 11, 1991.

Franklin’s Gull (#1999-016)

Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County,
August 30, 1998.

Gull-billed Tern (#1997-238)

Blackwater NWR, Dorchester County,
August 18, 1968.

Sooty Tern (#1997-585)

Little Seneca Reservoir, Montgomery County,
September 6, 1996.
Sooty Tern (#1997-467)

Royal Oak, Talbot County,
September 7, 1996.

Dovekie (#1998-013)

Cambridge, Dorchester County,
December 15, 1952.

Rufous Hummingbird (#1997-198)
Solomons, Calvert County,

December 9, 1981. Page 6Page 7

Rufous Hummingbird (#1997-185)
Elkton, Cecil County,

November 2, 1993-December 29, 1993.

Gray Kingbird (#1998-031)

Dameron, Saint Mary’s County,
June 20, 1998.

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (#1997-549)
Syacamore Landing Rd & River Rd, Montgomery County,
July 3, 1984.

Brown-headed Nuthatch (#1997-151)
Back River Waste Treatment Plant, Baltimore County,
January 23, 1994.

Northern Shrike (#1997-743)

Assategue Island, Worcester County,
November 26, 1991-November 29, 1991.

Audubon’s Warbler (#1997-401)

South Point, Worcester County,
December 26, 1994-February 18, 1995.

Swainson’s Warbler (#1999-033)
Dameron, Saint Mary’s County,

May 23, 1998.

Le Conte’s Sparrow (#1996-050)
Girdletree, Worcester County,

April 2, 1994.

Harris’s Sparrow (#1998-037)

Ellicott City, Howard County,
October 25, 1998-October 26, 1998.

Pine Grosbeak (#1997-663)

Big Run State Park, Garrett County,
May 15, 1996.

Records Accepted-Group:

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s (#1997-334)
Piney Point, Saint Mary’s County,
November 29, 1990.

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s (#1997-191)

St. Michael’s, Talbot County,
November 13, 1994.

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s (#1997-276)
Pocomoke City, Worcester County,
October 13, 1991-December 27, 1991.

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s/BT (#1997-111)
Takoma Park, Montgomery County,
October 24, 1993-November 17, 1993.

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s/BT (#1997-112)
Jessup, Howard County,

November 14, 1993.

MD Records Accepted-Group: (Cont.)
Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s/BT (#1997-194)
Great Mills, Saint Mary’s County,
August 17, 1994-August 20, 1994.
Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s (#1997-597)
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County,
November 4, 1996-November 18, 1996.

MD Records ID OK/?? Origin:
Baikal Teal (#1997-398)
Pasadena - Bodkin Creek, Anne Arundel County,
February 10, 1996-February 15, 1996.

MD Records ID OK/Exotic Origin:
Black Swan (#1997-498)
Greenbelt, Prince George’s County,
April 5, 1997.

MD Records Not Accepted:

Swallow-tailed Kite (#1996-007)
Laurel, Prince George’s County,
April 23, 1993.

Heerman’s Gull (#1997-460)
Ocean City, Worcester County,
March 3, 1980.

Sabine’s Gull (#1997-459)
Ocean City, Worcester County,
March 3, 1980.

Proposed Changes to MOS By Laws

by Norm Saunders

At the 11 March 2000 Board Meeting, the State Board of MOS approved the following changes to the By Laws. Normally the By Laws require
that proposed amendments be published to the membership at least 60 days in advance of the Annual Meeting, when such proposed changes
are to be voted upon by the membership. Since the May 2000 issue of MD Yellowthroat was the only remaining issue prior to the Annual
Conference, the Board voted to waive the regular 60-day period. The following changes will be voted on by the attending membership at this

year’s MOS Annual Meeting, 20 May 2000.

Current Version:

ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing committees may be created or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors. Appointments shall be made by
the President, who shall also designate the chairman of each of the committees. Not more than two members of any standing
committee may be appointed from the same chapter except as provided for the Sanctuary Committee. All appointees shall be MOS

members in good standing.

Section 2. Members of the standing committees serve with the President for one year. They may be re-appointed.

Proposed changes:

ARTICLE IX. COMMITTEES

Section 1. Standing committees may be created or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors. The President shall appoint the
Chair of each standing committee and, with the exception of the MD/DC Records Committee, may also appoint the members of those

committees.

Section 2. Appointed members of standing committees serve with the President for a one-year term, but may be re-appointed. Records
Committee voting members are elected by that committee and serve for three-year terms. No more than two members of any standing
committee may serve from the same chapter except for the Sanctuary and Records Committees. All committee members shall be MOS

members in good standing.

MD Records Not Accepted: (Cont.)

DC

DC

Atlantic Puffin (#1997-748)

Point Lookout, Saint Mary’s County,
March 16, 1997.

Western Tanager (#1997-327)
Colesville, Montgomery County,
December 24, 1977.

Western Tanager (#1997-083)

Chevy Chase, Montgomery County,
August 30, 1992.

Pine Grosbeak (#1997-167)

Columbia - Centennial Park, Howard County,
April 12, 1994.

Records Accepted:

Pacific Loon (#1998-027)
Washington Channel, DC,
May 25, 1998-June 10, 1998.

Mute Swan (#1999-023)
Hains Point, DC,
April 8, 1989.

Black-headed Gull (#1998-038)
Annacostia River @ Blue Plains, DC,
December 16, 1988.

Records Accepted-Group:

Selasphorus, Rufous/Allen’s (#1997-381)
Dalecarlia Reservoir, DC,
November 10, 1995-December 27, 1995.

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the following in defense of his tardiness:

Ed. note: Mark Hoffman has been promising me a book review for the past two issues now. Once again he disappointed me but offered

March Madness—A Cautionary Tale Told in One County
by Mark “Mr. Worcester County” Hoffman

Continuing the thread of month-specific Maryland big day at-
tempts, the intrepid team of Marshall Iliff, Mark Hoffman, and Jim
Stasz attempted a March Maryland big day on March 31. We used last
year’s 3/31/99 effort by Iliff et al as our standard (which recorded 136
species, see MDOsprey post of 4/3/99). The recent Iliff et al. January
big day, which netted 138 species (130 in Worcester County, see post
of 1/12/00), also weighed heavily in our strategizing.

Unlike last year, however, we decided (at Marshall's suggestion!)
to limit our effort to Worcester County (he’s getting smarter with age).
In the January effort, the only non-Worcester time was at Deal Island
at dusk (other than pre-dawn night birding), so we did not think we
would be sacrificing much. We felt it would be possible to make a
legitimate state-level attempt,in the single county. It would also allow
more time birding, rather than driving. The prior March effort had
started at Irish Grove and included Cambridge and Elliot Island at the
end, netting only 108 species in Worcester.

I had birded in the county on March 22, but otherwise we had no
“hot” bird-location information. This is an important consideration in
planning a March big day, as opposed to a January effort. The early
January tries come on the heels of the coastal Christmas Bird Counts,
which usually generate several staked-out rarities, and of equal
importance, multiple fresh locations for uncommon wintering species
(e.g. House Wren, Palm Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, etc.)

Also of value was a print-out from my data base of Worcester
' County bird observations. Of some 72,000 records, I queried the file
for all records falling between 20 March and 5 April. The query gave
some 3,000 records that I had listed in taxonomic order. This helped
- target priority species, potential locations, and formalized our game
plan. Iliff has already committed the print-out to memory.

Marshall and I got down to Worcester about 3:00 p.m. on March 30.
We scouted a number of ponds in the northern/central part of the
county (Showell Sewage Ponds, Ocean Pines Ponds, Griffin Road
Ponds, Berlin Sewage Ponds, Goody Hill Road Pond, Newark Pond,
Snow Hill [a.k.a. Ross’s Goose] Pond). This effort netted little of
interest, other than letting us know that we wouldn’t need to visit most
of these locations on the day of our attempted Big Day record. There
are a large number of waterfow! ponds in Worcester County, and you
could spend a full day checking them and doing nothing else. We
needed to scratch some locations from our potential itinerary.

We did some limited landbirding, including the infamous Wal-
Mart Field, which was dead, but a quick stop along Nassawango Road
at Nassawango Creek yielded both Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Yel-
low-throated Warbler, a good sign that the early migrants were in.
Last year’s effort had missed the gnatcatcher.

Additionally, we checked several flooded field situations, which
had held a number of birds during the wet conditions on March 22. Of
particular value was the traditional field pond on the west side of Rt.
12, about 0.5 miles south of the intersection with Rt. 113. This pond
had Greater Yellowlegs (23), Lesser Yellowlegs (60), Pectoral Sand-
piper (4), Dunlin (4) and dowitcher (sp.) (1). Clearly a “must visit” for
the big day. Marshall and I split up at dusk, covering Scott’s and
Truitt’s Landing. Both had Short-eared Owls and Sedge Wrens, while
Truitt’s also held King Rails (3), as usual, and Rusty Blackbird (8). It
is traditionally a good spot for that tough-to-get species as well.

Jim Stasz joined us about 8:00 p.m. at our hotel in Pocomoke City
and we finalized our base strategy for the day. We would use the
January effort as a model, starting at the Vaughn WMA central area
(off of Rt. 12 just south of Girdletree), then hit Blades Road for any

remaining woodland species we needed, then work back to the coast
and north to OC. We would end with a sea watch, or if needed, at
Truitt’s. We were asleep by 10:00 p.m., attempting to violate Marshall’s
little-sleep-before-a-big-day rule. The alarm came early at 2:00 a.m.
nonetheless. After a coffee stop (Jim and I out-voted Marshall 2-1), we
were off. The Hoffman-Stasz veto-proof majority would come in
handy during several other critical moments during the day.

THE DAY: We headed north on Rt. 13 out of Pocomoke City. We
were going to head up to the Colbourne area along the northern part
of Nassawango Creek, but I missed Rt. 113, so we entered God’s
Country via Dividing Creek Road and Somerset County. You would
not believe the grief received by “Mr. Worcester County” every time
he had to look at a map! Hey, this was a new route for me as well!

We decided to night-bird the area north of the Pocomoke River and
west of Rt. 12—Pocomoke State Forest / North—instead. Our first stop
was along Nassawango Road just north of the country club at 2:42 a.m.
It was bitterly cold, although with my long-johns and flannel-lined
pants and gloves, not unbearable. I think Marshall and Jim were
dressed for a May (or June?) run. Any Whip-poor-will with any sense
would still be in Florida, and certainly none was willing to announce
its presence. We made five stops, most in reliable whip spots, but
netted only Eastern Screech-Owl and Barred Owl. We left the forest
at 3:18 a.m.

We arrived at Truitt’s Landing at 3:41 a.m. In response to the King
Rail tape at first all was quiet, but then suddenly a roar of Rallidae
brightened our spirits. Three species were heard - King, Virginia and
an early Sora. We tried hard for blacks, as they have been recorded
here in winter, but dipped. Great Horned Owls were calling to round
out the easy owls. We left Truitt’s at 4:30 a.m. and a quick stop at
Cherrix Rd. at Boxiron Creek was quiet. We then went to the end of
Taylor’s Landing Road to listen for Barn Owls. They have nested in
the Vaughn WMA area just to the south, and I have heard fly-overs in
this general area several times. Late-March is also prime time for
migrating (and calling) Barn Owls. A Clapper Rail called once for the
marsh just to the south, unique for the day, which Marshall missed as
he was screened by the car, but no Barn Owls were heard. We left at
5:00 a.m. to start the dawn chorus.

Starting at 5:05 a.m. we birded the Vaughn central area. Just as we
started out, a gobbling turkey north of the parking lot was a good one
to get out of the way. The thicket area, that held thrasher, catbird,
House Wren and Fox Sparrow during Christmas was relatively
unproductive, as we only scored the thrasher. We quickly headed for
the marsh. The usual Marsh and Sedge Wrens cooperated, but the
sharp-tailed sparrows were frustrating. Finally we were able to claim
1 Nelson’s and 3 (sp.). I spotted Royal Tern fishing out over the bay
that would prove to be unique, but a hoped-for bittern (of either
species) failed to materialize.

We headed back, working the field edges and thickets. Yellow-
throated Warbler and gnatcatcher cooperated, and a single Fox Spar-
row spotted by Marshall along the field edge would prove to be
unique for the day. Winter Wren (our only as well) also called, but we
missed a number of passerines that would continue to haunt us
throughout the day (sapsucker, waxwing, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,
catbird, House Wren).

We worked the area favored by the Harris’s Sparrow in late-
December/ January but if still present, it was not cooperating. The Le
Conte’s Sparrow area was totally flooded out, and we were headed

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back to the car when Marshall spotted an accipiter which landed on
the edge of a woods in clear view, an immature bird. Despite the clear
shot, we were somewhat perplexed. Jim said something about the
bold and broad white supercilium, while its short tail just seemed out
of place. A better angle showed broad dark chevrons on the white
undertail coverts—a Northern Goshawk! Simply amazing. County
bird for both Marshall and Jim and only my second, with only 3 or 4
prior county records. Despite some misses, we were pumped by the
gos, and left Vaughn at 8:14 a.m.

We arrived at Blades Road (a great area for swamp-forest species
along the Pocomoke) at 8:28 a.m. It was very quiet, but we did add
White-breasted Nuthatch, Louisiana Waterthrush and Red-shoul-
dered Hawk. This spot has produced Black-and-white Warbler for me
on both April 2 (1994) and 5 (1998), but we could produce none today.
Other possibilities, like Purple Finch or Rusty Blackbird, for which this
area is very good in late-March, failed to materialize as well. We left
at 9:08 a.m.

We then headed for the former Stockton Chicken Plant arriving at
9:20 a.m., where House Wren, catbird and Purple Finch were seen on
the CBC. The gate was locked, however, and our frustration showed.
We need to find some passerine flocks and find them quickly. We
worked George Island Landing Road (adding our only Black Vultures
of the day), the boat ramp (adding Great and Snowy Egrets, and Boat-
tailed Grackle). Given the many needed landbirds, we changed our
original plan at this point. Instead of starting the trek north, we would
work frequently productive landbirds spots along the southern boarder
of the county. We made a circuit of Greenbackville, Swan Gut, Big Mill
Pond and Steel Neck Roads, but the only passerine we could net were
Barn Swallow and Brown Creeper. Jim spotted the latter from the back
seat of the car (which was parked at the time)! On the waterbird side,
Big Mill Pond produced Pied-billed Grebe and Stockton Marsh had a
Glossy Ibis. We wrapped up this leg at 10:48 a.m.

We arrived at the Vaughn/North area (the large ponds off of
Taylor’s Landing Road) at 11:00 a.m. We got our first big slug of
puddle ducks (Gadwall, Blue-winged Teal) and were buoyed by
seeing the previously located Le Conte’s Sparrow, leaving at 11:23
a.m. We worked north to Figgs Landing, which had been so produc-
tive on 3/22, but it was dry and the shorebirds gone. Public Landing
added Common Loon but no goldeneye or scaup. Public Landing
Pond, where I have had luck with Northern Pintail in late-March, had
teal only, and we were doomed to miss the pintail.

Even greater disappointment set in when we checked the flooded
fields that had been so productive the day before. No shorebirds. Since
it was low tide on the bayside, the working hypothesis (per Iliff) was
that the birds were out feeding in the marsh ponds. I favored the “a
Merlin was here recently” scenario. Another turkey in an open field
off Rt. 12 was a very temporary amusement. We left at 12:04 p.m. After
quick gas and lunch stop in Snow Hill, we left at 12:19 p.m., refueled
for the run to Ocean City.

At the Worcester County Central Landfill, Marshall got us our
Lesser Black-backed Gull, but we didn’t have time to try for anything
better, leaving at 12:57 p.m. Quick stops at old sapsucker, House Wren
and Orange-crowned Warbler stake-outs in Newark proved fruitless.
The Evans Road sparrow spot came through with the requisite White-
crowned Sparrows, and we left there at 1:27 p.m.

Low tide at Ocean City was at 10:25 a.m., and we wanted to hit
Eagle’s Nest as quickly as possible. We bolted for there, with wheel-
man Hoffman’s many hours of watching Formula 1, NASCAR and
CART races coming in handy through-out the day, although like in an
endurance racer, performance waned as the hours passed. (I’m prac-
ticing for New Jersey already). At Eagle’s Nest we added Dunlin,
Black-bellied Plover, Piping Plover (7) and oystercatcher to our mea-
ger shorebird list, but could do no better.

West OC added Rock Dove (poor Jim was harassed for adding a
bird to the day’s list), while the pond produced the usual suspects -
Black-crowned Night Heron, Canvasback, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked
Duck, Ruddy Duck and a stake-out (from 3/22) immature Mute Swan.
Marshall had a great pick, with a female hooded merg buried in the
edge of the willows on the pond’s southwest corner, our only one of
the day. Marshall had the wisdom (of youth?) to wander off to the
evergreens just north of the pond along Horn Island Drive (I thought
you were suppose to stay together for a big day?!?). But still in ear
shout, Jim and I quickly followed as he nailed a Red-breasted Nuthatch,
Golden-crowned Kinglet (which we missed) and ultimately a Dark-
eyed Junco. Amazingly, this was the only time we recorded any of
these three species all day. A key find. We checked the Riggins Ridge
Road pond and marsh but added nothing.

On to Skimmer Island from Hooper’s. The herons were back, with
both Little Blue and Tricolored in the marshes to the north as new to
the day’s list. Jim pulled a couple Oldsquaw from the far side of the
bay to the north, again unique for the day, to answer Marshall's distant
Brant. It was amazing how many species (included many “common”
ones, we only saw once all day).

The OC/ Inlet was bare-bones. The requisites, Red-throated Loon,
Northern Gannet, Purple Sandpiper and Ruddy Turnstone were
there, but we struggled for anything else. A lone female Black Scoter
out by the rock pile and a single fly-by drake Surf Scoter were the best
we could do. The Harlequins present last week were either gone or
hiding. We left at 3:45 p.m.

We made a quick run up to the 23rd St. flats and Heron Island,
hoping for Cattle Egret, but dipped. At dusk, this probably would
have been a shoe-in. Then on to the Ocean Pines Ponds and the staked-
out Snow Goose, or more properly geese, as there were three. En
route, we decided it would be mandatory to try and do some clean-up
land birding. We still needed phoebe, catbird, Ruby-crowned Kinglet,
waxwing, as the most likely. Last March’s attempt had missed phoebe —
and we did not want to suffer the same indignity. Marshall argued for
checking a waxwing spot along Gum Point Road that had been
productive in December. Again, we voted him down 2-1, as the trail
seemed way too cold for this nomadic species. Additionally, a return
to the south would allow us to check the critical shorebird field pond
that had been so productive yesterday, but dead this morning. We
tried an often very productive field / pond area at the northeast corner
of the Routes 90 and 113 intersection, but it was dry.

We hit the Berlin Sewage Ponds on the way south. The nice flock
of Bonaparte’s Gulls (as seen on 3/30) were still there, but no addi-
tions, like Northern Rough-winged Swallow. Then farther south, we
stopped at a creek crossing on Five Mile Bridge Road that had been
productive for Jim and Marshall in the past. Marshall pulled the
much-needed phoebe from the scrub—species #130! On to the
Pocomoke! The day was getting late and we were running out of time.
We arrived at Old Furnace Road at Nassawango Creek at 5:05 p.m. A
nice passerine flock came into the owl tape (a gnatcatcher, Yellow-
throated Warblers, etc.), but no new birds. Where are the kinglets?
Old Furnace Road at Pusey Branch was more of the same. We left the
forest at 5:32 p.m.

Stopping at the Rt. 12 at Rt. 113 field/ pond again, a quick scan
reveled there were shorebirds! Not as many as the day before, but the
key species were there: Greater Yellowlegs (5), Lesser Yellowlegs (42),
Pectoral Sandpiper (1) and dowitcher (sp.) (1). We had had yellow-
legs (sp.) at George Island Landing, but otherwise they were all new.
That brought the total to 133 and we felt the record was all of asudden
in reach. Then Marshall, scanning, spotted a distant sharpy, perhaps
the pick of the day. Number 134!

Another landbird stop at the entrance to Truitt’s Landing was
unproductive. Arriving at the marsh, the Rusty Blackbirds were again

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in the trees on the south side of the road, right at the juxtaposition of
the woods and marsh. Yes! Number135! We walked the road,
looking, praying, for anything. Jim nailed a Short-eared Owl flying
high over the marsh south of the road. The state record was tied! My
walking through the marsh failed to produce a bittern and we just
couldn’t get anything else as the darkness enveloped us. We left at 7:05

p.m.

A quick discussion (and check of the data base) indicated our best
shot for American Woodcock was on Assateague. We had to go there
for Northern Saw-whet Owl anyway. Despite the general fatigue, we
bolted. Arriving at the Assateague Causeway at 7:40 p.m., multiple
stops at the State Park, Bayside, Ferry Landing Road and South Beach
failed to produce a single timber-doodle. I had dropped my tape
recorder in the marsh at Truitt’s (with the back-up doing me no-good
in the hotel room), so we had to play saw-whet from the car tape deck
with the doors spread open. Poor Jim was zonked in the back seat
(man that teddy bear looked comfortable) and had to put up with the
loud tooting, the interior car light and the always annoying door open
chime. He slept through it all. Finally at 8:54 p.m. we decide that
enough was enough. We were hungry and tired. We had tied the state
record and set a Worcester record. We feasted at Boomer’s and headed
back to Pocomoke City to crash after putting 260 miles on the odom-
eter.

Weather: The day was nice with just slightly cloudy conditions
throughout. Wind was light and pre-dawn and in the morning with
a slight increase in the afternoon. Temperatures were low, however,
with a real chill during the night.

POST-SCRIPT: The next day we birded Hickory Point in the early

* morning. Species not seen the day before were Ruby-crowned Kinglet

and Gray Catbird (both singing), but there was no indication that
skipping Hickory had been a mistake. This location is somewhat out

. of the way, but had been the main forest bird spot in the prior March

run. We also saw the Le Conte’s at Vaughn again. On leaving
Worcester around noon, we decided to test the competing shorebird
theories. Like many experiments, the results were equivocal with only
Greater (6) and Lesser (3) Yellowlegs at the Rt. 12/113 pond. No pec
or dow.

SPECIES SUMMARY

A target list was prepared, with 123 category “A” species, which
were thought to be 95-100% birds. A category “B” list was also created,
to target tough species, but those believed to be possible. The B list
included 51 species. We ended up getting 116 A’s (94%), 17 B’s (33%)
and 3 “write-ins”. Both the A and B lists were tailored to our current
knowledge of the birds present in the county (e.g. Harlequin Duck was
thought to be present, so it was an “A”, no eiders had been seen in
weeks, so neither species made the “A” or “B” list). In the listing
below, category B species are so indicated, and the write-ins are in all
caps.

Species list (136 total) (** indicates not seen on prior 3/31/99 big
day):

Red-throated Loon (Ocean City Inlet - 30)

Common Loon (Public Landing - 1, Eagle’s Nest - 6)

Pied-billed Grebe (Big Mill Pond - 1, Vaughn WMA/North - 1,
singing)

Horned Grebe (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 20, Public Landing - 1)

Northern Gannet (Ocean City Inlet - 20)

Double-crested Cormorant (several locations)

Great Blue Heron (several locations)

Great Egret (George Island Landing - 2, West OC - 6)

Snowy Egret (George Island Landing - 1, Riggins Ridge Road Pond -
3)

Little Blue Heron (West Ocean City - 2 ad.)

Tricolored Heron (West Ocean City - 3)

Black-crowned Night-Heron (West Ocean City Pond - 10)

Glossy Ibis** (Stockton Marsh -1, Bayview Farm - 8)

Black Vulture (George Island Landing Road - 3)

Turkey Vulture (many locations)

Snow Goose (Ocean Pines Ponds - 3)

Canada Goose (many locations)

Brant (Skimmer Island - 15)

Mute Swan (West OC Pond - 1 imm., present 3/22)

Wood Duck (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 15)

Gadwall (Vaughn WMA/ North - 10, West OC Pond - 40)

American Wigeon (Bayview Farm - 6)

American Black Duck (many locations)

Mallard (many locations)

Blue-winged Teal (Vaughn WMA/ North - 1, Bayview Farm - 1)

Northern Shoveler (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1, Vaughn WMA/ North
- 10, West OC Pond - 20)

Green-winged Teal (many locations)

Canvasback (West Ocean City Pond - 5)

Ring-necked Duck (West OC Pond - 15, Berlin Sewage Ponds - 10)

Lesser Scaup (West OC Pond - 60)

Surf Scoter (Ocean City Inlet - 1)

Black Scoter** (Ocean City Inlet - 1)

Oldsquaw (Skimmer Island - 2)

Bufflehead (many locations)

Hooded Merganser (West Ocean City Pond - 1)

Red-breasted Merganser (many locations)

Ruddy Duck (West Ocean City Pond - 32, Berlin Sewage Ponds - 20)

Osprey (many locations)

Bald Eagle (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1, West OC - 1)

Northern Harrier (Vaughn WMA/ Central -4, Truitt’s Landing - 4 [m.
& f. courting on 3/30], Eagle’s Nest - 1)

Sharp-shinned Hawk** (Along Rt. 12 - 1)

NORTHERN GOSHAWK™* (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1, imm. male,
4th or 5th county record)

Red-shouldered Hawk (Blades Road - 2)

Red-tailed Hawk (several locations)

American Kestrel (several locations)

Wild Turkey (B) (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1, Along Rt. 12 - 1)

Clapper Rail (B) (Taylor’s Landing -1, MLH and JLS only)

King Rail** (B) (Truitt’s Landing - 4) (last year’s effort had large rail
[sp.] only)

Virginia Rail (Truitt’s Landing - 8, Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

SORA™ (Truitt’s Landing -1)

American Coot (West Ocean City Pond - 1, Berlin Sewage Ponds - 30)

Black-bellied Plover (Eagle’s Nest - 40)

Piping Plover (B) (Eagle’s Nest - 7)

Killdeer (several locations)

American Oystercatcher (Eagle’s Nest - 6, Skimmer Island - 10)

Greater Yellowlegs (Rt. 12 @ Rt. 113 pond - 5)

Lesser Yellowlegs (B) (Rt. 12 @ Rt. 113 pond - 42)

Ruddy Turnstone (Ocean City Inlet - 20)

Sanderling (Eagle’s Nest - 15)

Pectoral Sandpiper (B) (Rt. 12 @ Rt. 113 pond - 1)

Purple Sandpiper (Ocean City Inlet - 40)

Dunlin (Eagle’s Nest - 250)

Dowitcher (sp.)** (B) (Rt. 12 @ Rt. 113 pond - 1)

Common Snipe (Vaughn WMA/ North - 3)

Laughing Gull (many locations, Worcester County Central Landfill -
400)

Bonaparte’s Gull (small pond on Onley Road west of Girdletree -1,
Berlin Sewage Ponds - 40 and OC)

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Ring-billed Gull (many locations, Worcester County Central Landfill
-1)

Herring Gull (many locations, Worcester County Central Landfill -
600)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (B) (Worcester County Central Landfill - 1
first year)

Great Black-backed Gull (many locations, Worcester County Central
Landfill -30)

Royal Tern (B) (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

Forster's Tern (Vaughn WMA/Central - 20, Public Landing - 10,
Eagle’s Nest - 10, and other locations)

Rock Dove (several locations)

Mourning Dove (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 80 and many other loca-
tions)

Eastern Screech-Owl (Nassawango Road - 1)

Great Horned Owl (Truitt’s Landing - 2, Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

Barred Owl (Red House Rd. @ Nassawango Creek - 1, Meadow Bridge
Road - 1)

Short-eared Owl (B) (Truitt’s Landing - 1 at dusk)

Belted Kingfisher (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 3)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (several locations)

Downy Woodpecker (several locations)

Hairy Woodpecker (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 6)

Northern “Yellow-shafted” Flicker (several locations)

Pileated Woodpecker (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

Eastern Phoebe** (Five Mile Branch Road - 1)

Blue Jay (several locations)

American Crow (many locations)

Fish Crow (many locations)

Horned Lark (Big Mill Pond Road - 1, Figg’s Landing - 1)

Purple Martin (B) (Stockton - 1, George Island Landing - 1, Big Mill
Pond Road - 1)

Tree Swallow (many locations)

Barn Swallow** (B) (Rabbit Knaw Road - 1)

Carolina Chickadee (many locations)

Tufted Titmouse (many locations)

Red-breasted Nuthatch** (B) (West OC - 1)

White-breasted Nuthatch (Blades Road - 1, Old Furnace Road @
Nassawango Creek - 1)

Brown-headed Nuthatch (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 6)

Brown Creeper (Steel Pond Road @ Payne Ditch - 1)

Carolina Wren (many locations)

Marsh Wren (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 2, Truitt’s Landing - 3 at dusk))

Winter Wren** (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

Sedge Wren (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 2, Truitt’s Landing - 2 at dusk))

Golden-crowned Kinglet (West OC - 1, MJI only)

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher** (B) (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 2, Steel Pond
Road @ Little Mill Run - 2, Old Furnace Road @ Nassawango Creek
- 1, Old Furnace Road @ Pusey Branch - 1)

Eastern Bluebird (many locations)

Hermit Thrush (several locations)

American Robin (many locations)

Northern Mockingbird (many locations)

Brown Thrasher (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 10)

European Starling (many locations)

Yellow-rumped “Myrtle” Warbler (many locations)

Yellow-throated Warbler (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1, Blades Road - 6,
Old Furnace Road @ Nassawango Creek - 2, Old Furnace Road @
Pusey Branch - 1)

Pine Warbler (many locations)

Louisiana Waterthrush (Blades Road - 1, Steel Pond Road @ Little Mill
Run - 1)

Eastern Towhee (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 6)

Chipping Sparrow (many locations)

Field Sparrow (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 20)

Savannah Sparrow (several locations)

LE CONTE’S SPARROW (Vaughn WMA/North - 1, present since
January)

Nelson’s Sharp-tailed Sparrow** (B) (Vaughn WMA/Central - 1,
MLH and MJI only)

Sharp-tailed Sparrow (sp.) (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 3)

Fox Sparrow** (B) (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 1)

Song Sparrow (many locations)

Swamp Sparrow (several locations)

White-throated Sparrow (many locations)

White-crowned Sparrow (Evans Rd. Sparrow spot - 6, 1 ad.)

Dark-eyed “Slate-colored” Junco (West OC - 1)

Northern Cardinal (many locations)

Red-winged Blackbird (many locations)

Eastern Meadowlark (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 15)

Rusty Blackbird (B) (Truitt’s Landing - 2 at dusk)

Common Grackle (many locations)

Boat-tailed Grackle (George Island Landing - 2, Eagle’s Nest - 6)

Brown-headed Cowbird (many locations)

House Finch (Vaughn WMA/ Central - 2)

American Goldfinch (several locations)

House Sparrow (several locations)

Misses from “category A” list: Cattle Egret, Northern Pintail,
Harlequin Duck (thought it was staked-out), American Woodcock,
Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Gray Catbird, Cedar Waxwing.

Misses from “category B” list: Great Cormorant (should still be at
the Inlet), American Bittern (always hit-or-miss), Green Heron (would
be early), Tundra Swan (gone?), Greater Scaup (gone? always scare
along coast), White-winged Scoter (least common scoter on coast),
Common Goldeneye (gone? not very common along coast, even in
winter), Cooper's Hawk (hit-or-miss), Merlin (a few winter, migrants _
not until April, hit-or-miss), Peregrine Falcon (not on the watertower),
Northern Bobwhite (hit-or-miss, tried at Vaughn), Willet (too early),
Red Knot (not regular this winter at the Inlet), Western Sandpiper
(seen 3/22 at Figg’s Landing), Least Sandpiper (normally arrives late-
March), Little Gull (seen 3/22 at the OC Inlet), Black-headed Gull (no
coastal reports), Black Skimmer (normally arrives early April), Barn
Owl (around, but more luck needed), Northern Saw-whet Owl (three
banding on Assateague prior weekend), Chimney Swift (sometimes
arrives late-March), Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (hard to pin down),
Blue-headed Vireo (a late-March bird might be a wintering indi-
vidual), Northern Rough-winged Swallow (very possible, given early
spring), House Wren (still around, just couldn’t find), American Pipit
(erratic), Orange-crowned Warbler (surely still around after great
winter for them, but not staked out), Palm Warbler (more difficult as
winter progresses), Black-and-white Warbler (early April migrant),
Common Yellowthroat (more difficult as winter progresses, migrants
not till mid-April), Vesper Sparrow (scare at anytime other than
October along immediate coast), Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow
(around, but hard to pin down on a fast-paced big day), Seaside
Sparrow (rare in winter along coast), Purple Finch (usually a late-
March flight, but very scare this winter).

Seen March ‘99 missed March ‘00: Cattle Egret, Tundra Swan,
Greater Scaup (Cambridge), Common Eider, Harlequin Duck, Com-
mon Goldeneye (Cambridge), Common Merganser (Blackwater),
Willet, American Woodcock (Elliot Island), Red-headed Woodpecker,
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Blackwater), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Egypt
Road), American Pipit (Egypt Road), Seaside Sparrow (Irish Grove).

Seen January ‘00 missed March ‘00: American Bittern, Tundra
Swan, Ross’s Goose, Northern Pintail, Redhead, Greater Scaup, Har-
lequin Duck, White-winged Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Peregrine

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Falcon, Semipalmated Plover, Willet, Western Sandpiper, Black-legged
Kittiwake, Northern Saw-whet Owl, House Wren, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet (1), Gray Catbird, American Pipit, Palm Warbler, Clay-col-
ored Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Harris’s Sparrow.

Seen March ‘00 missed January ‘00: Snowy Egret, Mute Swan,
Black Scoter, Osprey, Northern Goshawk, Wild Turkey, Sora, Piping
Plover, Pectoral Sandpiper, dowitcher (sp.), Common Snipe, Laugh-
ing Gull, Royal Tern, Purple Martin, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow,
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Yellow-throated Warbler, Louisiana Water-
thrush, Le Conte’s Sparrow, Rusty Blackbird.

JANUARY VS. MARCH

We failed to match the January 2000 total of 138. It may seem
incredible that a 31 March run could underperform early January, and
it is worth taking a look at some of the causes for this. Last year’s
January / March duo was barely won by March (136 to 135, so this is
not just a one-year phenomenon). On the surface, March has several
key advantages. Foremost, is the extra 2+ hours of daylight. The
benefits are obvious. Other pluses include the increased level of
singing / breeding activity by residents or early migrants. Species like
Wild Turkey, Eastern Phoebe, and Pine Warbler, all present in Janu-
ary, are well established on territory and in full song in late-March.

Note, however, that one of the January 2000 phoebes at Vaughn was
singing, while our lone bird on 3/31 was not! (Although, it was mid-
afternoon). Another March advantage is the arrival of migrants. But
the number of species in this category is fewer than you might think.
We totaled only nine species that are either basically impossible
(Pectoral Sandpiper, Purple Martin, Barn Swallow, Blue-gray Gnat-
catcher, Yellow-throated Warbler, and Louisiana Waterthrush) or
very rare (Piping Plover, Laughing Gull and Royal Tern) in January.
Many species we think of as “arrivals” in spring winter (at least
through early January) near the coast (e.g., Great Egret, Snowy Egret,
Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Glossy Ibis, Blue-winged Teal,
Least Sandpiper, Western Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yel-
lowlegs, Long-billed Dowitcher, Forster’s Tern, Eastern Phoebe, House
Wren, Pine Warbler, Palm Warbler, Common Yellowthroat). Some of
these species are likely more common in early-January than late-
March, as migrants have yet to arrive and wintering numbers have
been reduced through harsh conditions (e.g., House Wren, Common
Yellowthroat). Also, as discussed in the beginning, the value of the
intense field work of the Christmas counties adds multiple species to

the January effort.

MOS State and Locality List Report - 1999
by Phil Davis

This year marks the fourteenth time the MOS has compiled state
and locality list totals submitted by its members. This year, 84 observ-

. ers submitted list totals, down two from last year. Of these 84, eight

were first-time submitters (up five from last year). Currently 171
observers are in the database, reflecting that not everyone submits
updated list totals each year, however, 34 observers now have list
totals that are more than five years old and these totals have been
removed from the compilation (see below).

Administrative Notes:

Currency of List Totals: Last year I proposed a policy of purging
the database of observer data that had not been updated within the
prior five years. This process will keep the data reasonably fresh and
provides a method to deal with people whose membership in the MOS
has lapsed, including former members who have moved away or have
deceased. Some listing organizations (like the ABA) will only publish
totals that are submitted and signed each year. My policy is more
generous and considers that some members just don’t get around to
updating their lists each year. I indicated that I would not implement
such a policy without at least a year’s advance warning. Since no
opposition was received to this policy, I implemented it this year. A
number of listers have now been dropped from the report, including
some that were formerly list leaders. If they resubmit their totals in the
future, they will be included again in the report. Some lists will show
leadership changes because of this removal.

Reporting Form: Next year, I request that observers please only
submit reports using the form published in the November-December
issue of the Maryland Yellowthroat. An increasing number of listers
have submitted totals to me via e-mail and dealing with everyone's
non-standard presentations and county abbreviations is becoming
onerous. Fran Saunders has previously posted on the MOS web site a
PDF version of the form that can be printed. [If someone would like
to volunteer to automate a web-based for reporting function, it would
be greatly appreciated].

Reporting Protocol: While I’m at it, a few reminder about our
reporting protocol. Please, only one form per person—these are
individual list totals. If two people “share” a list, this causes me
additional work to separate the data since my database is organized
around individual observers. Also, remember that list totals are to be

reported as of the end of the calendar year.

ing Thresholds: Please don’t report county life totals below
the 50% reporting threshold. Otherwise, I may spend time entering
your data, just to have it filtered out. Yearly county totals will only
make the compilation if your life list is above the reporting threshold
for a given county. One last matter, for county listers, please don’t
include low “incidental” annual totals—like “28” or “3” in a county.
Low totals, such as this, take time to enter and quality check but are
really not very meaningful. Although not a hard and fast rule, I
suggest that county annuals not be reported unless they are at least
25% of the maximum. Remember—published “life” lists must exceed
50% of the maximum for any given locality. Published “All-Time
High” lists must exceed 70% of the maximum for the locality—or be
within the top three.

State Maximum Numbers: “Maximum” locality numbers repre-
sent the total number of species reported in a given jurisdiction. The
“state” maximums used in this report come from the Official List of the
Birds of Maryland (March 1999), and the Official List of the Birds of the
District of Columbia (March 1999). These lists can be found on the MD/
DC Records Committee web site at: http:/ /www.MDBirds.org/
mddecrc/rcindex.html.

County Maximum Numbers: County maximum totals are taken
from the County List Status report, found on the MOS web site at:

http:/ /www.MDBirds.org/colists.html.

I'd like to ask all county birders to please take the time to ensure
that this listis kept up to date. Please advise Marshall Lliffat Miliff@aol.com
of any new county species.

OK. Now, to the fun stuff ...

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1999 List Report (Cont.)
State Lists:

Maryland Lifetime List. Paul O’Brien (Montgomery) still holds
the top position in Maryland, followed by Mark Hoffman (Carroll).

Each added three species to their total during 1999 to top the list at 379
and 376, respectively. Jim Stasz (Calvert) added five to his total and
moved into third place with 372.

Mark Hoffman provided the following commentary with his 1999
submission:

“After the drought called 1998, this year continued the remarkable
string of new state birds over the decade of the 1990s, which saw my
state list advance from 342 to 376, an increase of 34, or 3.4 species per
year on average. When I was a teenager, 360 seemed like a “lifetime”
number, but many of us have blown past that barrier. Remember that
at the time of Stewart and Robbins (1958) the state list was 333, while
even at the publication of Robbins and Bystrack (1968) it was 355. In
fact, I calculated my Maryland “decade list” for the 1990s, and it
totaled exactly 360.

“And although with each passing state bird, the next one becomes
a little tougher, fully 14 or 41% of the decade’s new species came in its
final five years. By year, starting in 1990, my additions were 2-4-8-2-
4-3-3-5-0-3. This gives hope to those of us whose ultimate goal is 400
in Maryland. With more birders, better communication (such as the
MDOsprey, thanks Norm [Saunders]!) and a little taxonomic help, it
seems achievable. There are 10 or so that are definitely doable for me,
but after that it gets very tough, although there are dozens of possibili-
ties.

“This year was particularly satisfying, as two of my “top ten”
species, American White Pelican and California Gull, finally fell.
Pacific Loon made up the triumvirate. Although the loon was a very
likely species for Maryland, the lack of confirmed prior records
prevented it from cracking the “top ten,” using my six-factor (!!)
ranking system.

Greg Miller (Saint Mary’s) reports that he ended 1999 with 296
Maryland species on his state list. He had set a goal earlier in the year
of achieving 300, but out of town travel (to build his North American
year list) kept his Maryland birding in check. Realizing too late that
he ended the year with a respectable 296, he commented, “If I'd known
I was gonna be this close, I’d have worked a little harder”.

Dave Perry of Anne Arundel County was extremely busy state
birding this year. Dave reports that this was a unique year for him,
traveling and birding throughout Maryland. Dave's highlights in-
clude the following:

e¢ He visited all counties at least once each season, although not
necessarily spending a full day in each county during each
visit. He noted he also had no Maryland pelagic birding
opportunities during the year.

¢ He found over 100 species in each county, from a high of 196
in his home county of Anne Arundel to a low of 101 in
Allegany.

¢ His 1999 Maryland total was 291.

e He started an “All-County” List and closed out 48—all
begun and accomplished during 1999.

e He visited 47 of the Maryland State Parks and forests—
probably all that exist, which the exception of Hart-Miller
Island State Park. Dave notes that all of the visits were
pleasurable experiences.

e¢ He visited five of the MOS Sanctuaries and several of the
Federal properties, including Assateague National Seashore
and Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge.

e He noted that he pulled the most ticks from his clothes
(approximately 60) while visiting the Hungerford Flats on
Assateague in October. “(Yuk)!”

Finally, Dave notes that Maryland is truly a wonderful and
beautiful state and it was such a pleasure to travel the state and see
such a diverse of habitats.

In the 1999 Maryland Year List category, Jim Stasz again took the
top spot with 322 species for the year. Also topping the 300 mark for

the year was Marshall Iliff (Ann Arundel) in the number two position.
Marshall turned in a personal best for 1999 of 302 Maryland species—
and without even being in the state to bird during August through
November! Dave Perry ranked number three with 291 for the year.

Ottavio Janni moved to the top of the DC Lifetime List this year
with 259 species. However, the current top two listers are now
expatriates of DC since Ottavio has moved to Italy and the second
place lister, John Gregoire, (with 238) lives in New York. Maybe this
sets the stage in the years ahead for number three, Rob Hilton
(Montgomery), to move up. Rob’s current DC life total is 236. Top
honors for species found in DC in 1999 go to Michael Bowen (Mont-
gomery) with 135.

Yard Lists:

A “yard” list is the number of species seen in or from the property
that is contiguous to one’s residence. Over the years, people have
adopted other “yards” for listing, so I ask respondents to indicate if
their yard count is from their home, work, or some other location. I use
a strict definition of a personal home list and list all others in a separate
work/ other list.

There were no changes at or near the top of the Maryland
Lifetime Yard List this year. Harry Armistead (PA) remains the
leader with a total of 258 seen at his weekend home in Talbot
County. Obviously feeling the need to count something, Harry
added three new species to his “yard” yard list—that’s the three
acres around his home that is mowed—bringing this unofficial total
to 209. Second and third place listers, Jim Stasz and Marshall Iliff,
each added one new species to their yard lists for totals of 208 and
207, respectively. Jim noted that his one new yard species was an
Oceanodroma, sp. during the hurricane.

Marcia Watson-Whitmyre (Cecil) reports that she added three
quite interesting species to her yard list total (now at 164) in 1999; an
Orange-crowned Warbler, a Virginia Rail, and a flyover Sora. [Isn’t it
nice living next to the marshes of Sewage Treatment Plant ... or, then
again, is it really ... depending on the direction of the wind,???]. Kyle
Rambo of Saint Mary’s (154) noted that he added an unusual species
to his yard list this year—an Anhinga soaring high overhead.

In the annual category, Harry
Armistead found 162 species for the year but also reported a new
yard “big day” on May 9" when he found 94 species, besting his
previous highs (twice) of 93. He also added two need breeding
species to his yard list—Red-tailed Hawk and Chuck-wills-widow.
Second spot for 1999 honors went to Patty Craig of St. Mary’s
County. Patty ticked off 140 for the year (down from the 154 she
found last year). Marcia Watson-Whitmyre had the third highest
yard total for the year at 129; Bonnie Ott (Howard) was fourth with
124; and Chan Robbins (Prince George’s) was fifth with 108. Greg
Miller reports his St Mary’s Yard list life and annual total was 104,
although he has only moved to this location from Baltimore County
on August 14".

In the category, there were
no leader changes this year although Dave Webb added seven species
to his “work” list at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Harford County for
a total of 220. In 1999, Peter Ostenton added two new species to his
“work” list—the Prince George’s County “Central Track” at Patuxent
Wildlife Research Center in Laurel. Peter added Northern Pintail and
Snow Goose to bring his total to 205.

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1999 List Report (Cont.)

County Listing:

In the “All County” category (species seen in all 23 Maryland
counties), Jim Stasz (Calvert) widened the gap at the top of this list by
adding eight new species to his list to raise his total an incredible 152.
He also reported the highest ever single year number of “close outs”
with 65 species seen in each Maryland county during 1999. During the
course of the year, Jim far exceeded 100 species in each county during
the year. (His lowest county total for 1999 was 128 in Carroll).
Marshall Iliff added seven “close outs” during the year for a new total
of 111. As noted earlier, Dave Perry closed out 48 species during the
12 months of 1999.

Allegany County. Ray Kiddy found himself at the top of his home
county list with a lifetime total of 230. During 1999 he found 182

species for anew Allegany County annual record. Jim Stasz turned in
167 for the year in Allegany while John Churchill (WV) reported 162.

. Jim Stasz moved into the top position in
Anne Arundel with 284. For the annual honors, Rod Burley (Prince
George’s) capped the list with 203 with Dave Perry next at 196.

In Baltimore City/County, there were no changes in the order or
totals at the top of the list. For 1999, however, Jim Stasz reported 157
and Shirley Geddes (Baltimore) found 154 species in the county for the
year.

Calvert County. Jim Stasz added two new species to his home
county life list, bringing his total to 293. Sue Hamilton (Calvert) added
ten new species to her county life total to raise her number to 229 and
to move into third place. During 1999, Sue turned in 179 county
species for the year, besting Jim’s 170. [Will Jim lose sleep at night over
this one?]

In Caroline County, there were no order changes, however Jim
Stasz added a smashing 12 species to his life list for a new total of 229.
For the year, Jim ticked 183 species for a new Caroline County record.

‘(Did you find my Bufflehead?]

. No changes in the order of the listers here,
however, Jim Stasz found 129 species during the year.

In Cecil County, the top two positions remained the same, how-
ever, Marcia Watson-Whitmyre (Cecil) added ten new species to her
county list to bring her total to 255. Marcia and Leslie Fisher (Cecil) tied
in the annual department with 221 for the year, sharing a new annual
county record. The ubiquitous Jim Stasz found 167 species in the
county for the year.

Charles County. County resident George Jett added five new
species to his county life list, ending the year at 250. Jim Stasz added
nine to his life list bringing his total up to 232 and moving into second
place. During 1999, George found 194 species, while Jim found 150
and Rod Burley ticked off 146.

In Dorchester County, in September, Harry Armistead (PA) saw
a Yellow-headed Blackbird at Hooper’s Island to add a new species to
his Dorchester and state lists.

Harry’s new Dorchester total is now 291. Jim Stasz added seven to
his life list, bringing his county total up to 261. In 1999, Harry found
208 species in the county for the year, Jim Stasz found 187, and Dave
Perry reported 160.

In Frederick County, leader Paul O’Brien (Montgomery) added
one new species to his lifetime county total for a new high of 257.
Michael Welsh (Frederick) took the top year county list honors with
198 species. Jim Stasz tallied 154 for the year while Dave Perry found
147 species in the county.

Garrett County. During 1998, Jim Stasz (who else?) found a record

184 species for the year and in the process added seven to his lifetime
county total for a new total of 214. Marshall Iliff added six making his

new county life total 204 and Bob Ringler (Carroll) added three, lifting
his life total to 196. For the year, JB Churchill (WV) tallied 161 in the
county and Marshall Iliff listed 144.

Harford County. The big action this year in Harford was Rick
Blom’s county year list. Rick found 255 species during 1999, smashing
the old record, Dave Webb's 224 from 1995. Rick gives Dave a big
round of thanks for encouraging him and helping him set this new
record. Rick’s new life list now stands at 265 for the county. Matt
Hefner had a great year, finding 216 in the county. Also during the
year, Dave Webb reported 208 species in the county while David
Powell (Harford) found 194 for the year. Jim Stasz found 189.

. There were no changes in the order at the top of
this list this year, with residents Jo Solem and Jane Coskren holding
the two top positions with 268 and 259 respectively. In the third
position, Bonnie Ott added a new species to her county life list, making
her total 250. Bonnie, however, took the top year list spot with 198,
followed by Jo Solem with 194, Mary-Jo Betts (Howard) with 189, Rod
Burley with 183, Jane Coskren with 182, and Kurt Schwartz (Howard)
with 174.

. No changes in the leadership order this year. Jim
Stasz found 157 species in the county during 1999 (a new record) and
increased his lifetime total by four to 225. Dave Perry found 140
species in the county during the year.

Montgomery County. No changes at the top of the life list for the
county. Leader Paul O’Brien found one new species to increase his
lifetime county total to 284. For 1999, top honors go to local Andy
Rabin (Montgomery) with 173 species for the year. Mike Bowen
(Montgomery) had a 162-species year and Rod Burley reported 156.

In Prince George’s County, John Gregorie, now of NY, holds the
top of the county life list with 261. During the 1999 year, top honors
go to Dave Perry with 168 species, Jim Stasz in second place with 162,
and Rod Burley in third with 161.

Queen Anne’s County. Jim Stasz added twelve to his life list for

the county, reporting 249 species. In the 1999 year department, Jim
tracked down 188 species for the year, and county resident Danny
Poet listed 167 for the year, with both birders breaking Danny's
existing annual record. Dave Perry found 139 species for the year.

. Resident birder Patty Craig remained at the
top of the lifetime list for the county. Patty added five new species to
her life total closing out at 301. Close on her heels, Kyle Rambo (Saint
Mary’s) found a whopping twelve new species in the county during
the year to pull within one of Patty (300). For the year, Patty ticked off
251 species for the year (79% of the maximum) and Kyle had 236. Patty
also reports that the new county maximum for Saint Mary’s as of 12/
31/1999 is 314, reflecting the additions of Pomarine and Parasitic
Jaegers, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Le Conte’s Sparrow, and Mississippi
Kite.

In Somerset County, Jim Stasz found 189 species during 1999, four
of them were new for him in the county, raising his life total to 268.

Sam Dyke (Wicomico) added three new species to his lifetime county
total, for a new total of 248.

Talbot County. No changes occurred this year in the leader's
positions. For 1999, Wayne Bell led all county listers with 178 for the
year—a new Talbot year record. Harry Armistead followed with 165
and the ubiquitous Mr. Stasz was next with 161.

. Jim Stasz added six species to his county life
list, bringing his total to 213. Jim also tallied 153 species for the year.

In Wicomico County, resident Sam Dyke added three species to
his county life list for a new total of 279. Don and Carol Broderick
(Wicomico) increased their county life lists during 1999—Don added
three for a new total of 261 and Carol added six to bring her total to 257.
Sam reported 198 species for 1999 while Jim Stasz found 151.

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1999 List Report (Cont.) 1 each of: Eastern Bluebird; Northern Mockingbird; Ring-

necked Duck; American Kestrel; Purple Finch; Wood Duck;
Red-headed Woodpecker; Green-winged Teal; Northern
Pintail; Daffy Duck (!); eagle (USPS form); parrot, sp.;
Bullock’s Oriole (?); duck, sp.; and raptor, sp. (and, yes, I
do realize this list is not in taxonomic order!)

. “Mr. Worcester County”, Mark Hoffman

(Carroll), again, added one new species to his county lifetime total
leading the pack at 345. Mark commented, “On the Worcester County
side, Jim Stasz gets credit for finding the Harris’s Sparrow at [E.A.]
Vaughn [WMA] on the Chincoteague CBC, which proved to be my
only Worcester County bird of the year, number 345. A great way to Good birding to all in 2000!
end a great decade”. Sam Dyke added three new species to his county
life total, ending at 339. The top annual list total for 1998 goes to Jim
Stasz, racking up 249 in the county for the year.

Month Lists. Marshall Iliff (Anne Arundel) reported the follow-
ing Maryland cumulative “month list” totals.

January: 199, February: 152, March: 181, April: 224, May: 249, June:
202, July: 222, August: 203, September: 223, October: 190, November:
174, and December: 194.

Marshall notes that the above month list totals include only birds

Phil Davis

Locality Abbreviations and Maximums

he has seen since beginning this additional game in 1997. He adds, “ .
Ihave worked hard only on the January month lists, and even that has pea gape one
; : MD Maryland State 415
a number of easy holes to be filled. On Jan 3, 2000, I finally got DC District of Columbia 312
Laughing Gull for the first time. My May and September lists, and A All-C 226
most others, are beyond abysmal but this is largely to blame on college ~ kris 383
- I have been out of the state in most springs and falls. Interesting Algy Allegany County
patterns (like the Laughing Gull, above) are revealed with this twist on AnAr Anne Arundel County 331
MD listing, and it has the potential to turn up some good birds Balt _—_ Baltimore City/County 332
(remember that Cape May’s Brown-chested Martin was identified by Clvt Calvert County 301
month listers “chasing” a Purple Martin”. Crin Caroline County 289
Carr Carroll County 277
. Cecl Cecil County 290
ores Chas Charles County 282
Peter Ostenton liked Kyle Rambo’s “Tree List” idea and started a Dore Dorchester County 316
similar one for a large pin oak off the deck at this home in Anne Fdrk Frederick County 288
Arundel County. To date, he has found 49 species in that tree. Grtt Garrett County 116
And now, “the envelope, please” ... Ever wonder what you might Hrfd Harford County 297
find on a list built from the envelopes sent to a county list compiler by Hwrd Howard County 289
a bunch of fanatic birding listers ... no, I really didn’t think this had Kent Kent County 300
crossed your mind ... but, I’m going to tell you anyway. This list was Mont — Montgomery County 308
compiled from stamps or stickers affixed to the envelopes you sent in. PGeo Prince George’s County 317
Here are the results of the “Envelope List:” :
! QuAn Queen Anne’s County 300
29 Plants/flower/ trees; including strawberries (6), raspberries StMa _ Saint Mary’s County 314
(3) Smst Somerset County 302
26 = Birds Tibt Talbot County 311
17_ US flags Wash Washington County 260
14 Fish Wico Wicomico County 288
13 Mammals; reindeer (6), dogs (2), deer (2), rabbits (1), lions (1), Wore: Worcester. County 373
tigers (1)
3 Works of art
2 Ships/boats
2 Coral
2 Mollusks/crustaceans
1 Landscape
1 Beetle

Here’s the breakdown on the birds ...

3. = Mallards

3 Roosters

3 baby birds, sp.

2 Northern Cardinals

2 Painted Buntings (a pair—they get my “best bird” award)

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Life Lists:
Maryland State Max= 415
Name Home
O’Brien, Paul Mont
Hoffman, Mark Carr
Stasz, Jim Clyvt
O'Brien, Michael (NJ)
Pisano, Paul (VA)
Gregoire, John (NY)
Mudd, Harvey Mont
Kaestner, Hank Balt
Blom, Rick Hrfd
Dyke, Samuel Wico
Jett, George Chas
Ringler, Bob Carr
Klimkiewicz, Kathy PGeo
Bonham, Larry Mont
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Todd, Mary Ann Mont
Parks, Floyd Kent
Slaughter, Eddie Balt
Kleen, Richard Tibt
Coskren, Jane Hwrd
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Weigant, Leo AnAr
Davis, Phil AnAr
‘Janni, Ottavio DC
Mudd, Marion Mont
Rambo, Kyle StMa
- Armistead, Henry (PA)
Broderick, Donald Wico
Broderick, Carol Wico
Saunders, Norman Mont
Harvey, Dave Carr
Solem, Jo Hwrd
Saunders, Frances Mont
Kirschbaum, Elliot Balt
Oberman, Lola Mont
Geddes, Shirley Balt
Mumford, Dotty AnAr
Osenton, Peter AnAr
Sanford, Steve Balt
Craig, Patty StMa
Vaughn, Charles Wico
Nistico, Paul Chas
Hilton, Robert Mont
Kirkwood, Dennis Hrfd
Perry, David AnAr
Vaughn, Gail Wico
Wortman, John Hrfd
Meritt, Don Tlbt
Walbeck, David AnAr
Cupp Sr., John Hrfd
Haury, Allan AnAr
Churchill, John (WV)
Jenkins, Kye Balt
Swift, Byron DC
Hamilton, Sue Clvt
Magnusson, Nancy Hwrd

379
376
372
371
365
364
363
362
360
356
356
356
353
352
352
350
346
345
344
342
340
339
337
337
334
331
330
329
328
326
325
325
322
319
319
317
317
317
316
315
314
312
311
310
309
308
308
305
305
303
302
300
300
298
297
297

_ Maryland State
Name Home
Bell, Tyler StMa
_ Miller, Greg StMa
Hoffman, Amy Carr
_ Kagarise, Ron PGeo
_ Schaff, Frank Fdrk
Coskren, Dennis Hwrd
Armistead, George (PA)
Kostenko, Jane StMa
Ford, Stephen Tibt
Youth, Howard Mont
| Welch, Michael Fdrk
Alexander, Burton Hwrd
Hewitt, Marvin Crin
Joyce, Emily AnAr
Mahanres, Hugh Mont
| Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia Cecl
_ Collins, John Wash
_ Engle, Ethel Crin
Homan, Dick Mont
Hafner, Matt Hrfd
Donovan, Michael PGeo
_ Nistico, Pat Chas
Therres, Glenn QuAn
DeMoll, Edward (KY)
Pemburn, Leanne Balt
Pemburn, Mark Balt
_ Pfingsten, Bill Hrfd
Weesner, Dave Wash
Ecker, Darius Hwrd
Barnes, Wain PGeo
_ Bowen, Michael Mont
Bell, Wayne Tlbt
_ Burley, Rod PGeo
Bowen, Joy Mont
- Solem, Bob Hwrd
Davis, Barbara AnAr
_ Wallace, David Fdrk
Ott, Bonnie Hwrd
Martin, Gail Balt
Fisher, Leslie Cecl
Zeichner, Helen Hwrd
_ Finley, Charles Fdrk
Wood, Robert Balt
Bowser, Bill Balt
| Bowser, Deb Balt
Betts, Mary-Jo Hwrd
| Powell, David Hrfd
_ Poet, Danny QuAn
Drier, Kenneth Cecl
Schindler, Lydia Mont
Wlasniewski, Matt (PA)
_ Grimm, Phyllis Balt
Hartman, Bob Mont
Hartman, Toni Mont
Kerwin, Michael Hwrd
Rabin, Andy Mont

Max =415 (Cont.)

Life
296
296
295

295

295

294
292
292
290
288

287

286
286
286
286
285

284
284
284
281

280
280
280
279
279
279
279
279
277
275
272
270
268
266
264
263
263
261

257
255
254
248
248
244
244
243
240
238
234
232
227
224
221

221

217
216

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District of Columbia Max = 312
Name Home
Janni, Ottavio DC
Gregoire, John (NY)
Hilton, Robert Mont
Todd, Mary Ann Mont
Swift, Byron DC
Pisano, Paul (VA)
Bowen, Michael Mont
Shannon, Lisa Mont
Saunders, Norman Mont
All-County Max = 226
Name Home
Stasz, Jim Clvt
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Ringler, Bob Carr
Blom, Rick Hrfd
Mudd, Harvey Mont
Sanford, Steve Balt
Harvey, Dave Carr
Bonham, Larry Mont
Davis, Phil AnAr
Gregoire, John (NY)
Jett, George Chas
Perry, David AnAr
Mumford, Dotty AnAr
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Walbeck, David AnAr
Nistico, Paul Chas
Mudd, Marion Mont
Saunders, Frances Mont
Saunders, Norman Mont
Alexander, Burton Hwrd
Hamilton, Sue Clvt
Churchill, John (WV)
Allegany County Max = 283
Name Home
Paulus, Jim Algy
Kiddy, Ray Algy
Ringler, Bob Carr
Stasz, Jim Clyvt
Gregoire, John (NY)
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Churchill, John (WV)
Blom, Rick Hrfd
Sanford, Steve Balt
O’Brien, Michael (NJ)
Mudd, Harvey Mont
Harvey, Dave Carr
Walbeck, David AnAr
Mudd, Marion Mont
Anne Arundel County Max = 331
Name Home
Stasz, Jim Clyvt
Hoffman, Mark Carr
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Blom, Rick Hrfd

r

Anne Arundel County
Name

_ Mumford, Dotty

Perry, David
Burley, Rod
Ringler, Bob
Gregoire, John
Mudd, Harvey
Haury, Allan
Walbeck, David

_ Davis, Phil

Osenton, Peter
Nistico, Paul
Alexander, Burton
O’Brien, Michael
Geddes, Shirley
Bonham, Larry
Mudd, Marion
Sanford, Steve
Harvey, Dave

Baltimore City/County
Name

Kaestner, Hank
Blom, Rick
Stasz, Jim
Ringler, Bob
Terry, Deborah
Geddes, Shirley
Slaughter, Eddie
Jenkins, Kye
Mudd, Harvey

| Walbeck, David

Kirschbaum, Elliot
Sanford, Steve
lliff, Marshall
Harvey, Dave
Mudd, Marion
O’Brien, Michael

_ Alexander, Burton

Pemburn, Leanne
Pemburm, Mark

| Hoffman, Mark

Jett, George
Davidson, Lynn

| Cupp Sr., John

Gregoire, John

Calvert County
Name

Stasz, Jim
Gregoire, John
Hamilton, Sue
lliff, Marshall
Blom, Rick
Ringler, Bob
Bell, Tyler
Rambo, Kyle
Mudd, Harvey
Davis, Phil
Jett, George

Max = 331 (Cont.)

Home Life 1999 |
AnAr 254 - |
AnAr 239 196
PGeo 236 203
Carr 230 -
(NY) 223 -
Mont 223 -
AnAr 220 -
AnAr 212 121
AnAr 210 :
AnAr 194 -
Chas 192 -
Hwrd 190 -
(NJ) 187 -
Balt 179 120
Mont 178 -
Mont 175 -
Balt 171 -
Carr 170 -
Max = 332

Home Life 1999
Balt 319 -
Hrfd 308 -
Clvt 305 157
Carr 296 -
Balt 281 -
Balt 267 150
Balt 265 -
Balt 252 -
Mont 247 -
AnAr 245 96
Balt 243 -
Balt 239 -
AnAr 222 -
Carr 221 -
Mont 220 -
(NJ) 218 *
Hwrd 212 -
Balt 205 -
Balt 205 -
Carr 194 2
Chas 189 -
AnAr 183 -
Hrfd 169 -
(NY) 166 E
Max = 301

Home Life 1999
Clvt 293 170
(NY) 232 -
Clvt 229 179
AnAr 228 -
Hrfd 214 -
Carr 208 -
StMa 203 - |
StMa 202 -
Mont 190 -
AnAr 175 -
Chas 171 -

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1999 List Report (Cont.)
Calvert County Max = 301 (Cont.)
Name Home Life
Nistico, Paul Chas 170
Mumford, Dotty AnAr 160
Perry, David AnAr 157
Sanford, Steve Balt 156
Caroline County Max = 289
Name Home Life
Hewitt, Marvin Crin 243
Engle, Ethel Crin 232
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 229
lliff, Marshall AnAr 209
Ringler, Bob Carr 193
Mudd, Harvey Mont 187
Ford, Stephen Tibt 185
Blom, Rick Hrfd 175
Meritt, Don Tlbt 174
O’Brien, Michael (NJ) 172
Gregoire, John (NY) 161
Mudd, Marion Mont 147
Sanford, Steve Balt 147
Carroll County Max = 277
Name Home Life
Ringler, Bob Carr 269
Blom, Rick Hrfd 250
Harvey, Dave Carr 238
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 228
‘Hoffman, Mark Carr 206
lliff, Marshall AnAr 196
Mudd, Harvey Mont 190
Sanford, Steve Balt 180
Alexander, Burton Hwrd 170
Mudd, Marion Mont 167
Gregoire, John (NY) 161
Jett, George Chas 146
Walbeck, David AnAr 141
Kirschbaum, Elliot Balt 140
Cecil County Max = 290
Name Home Life
Griffith, Gary Cecl 258
Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia Cecl 255
Blom, Rick Hrfd 246
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 239
Fisher, Leslie Cecl 234
Drier, Kenneth Cecl 214
Ringler, Bob Carr 207
lliff, Marshall AnAr 198
Mudd, Harvey Mont 197
Sanford, Steve Balt 173
Mudd, Marion Mont 171
Cupp Sr., John Hrfd 169
Harvey, Dave Carr 157
Griffith, Dylan Cecl 154
Gregoire, John (NY) 152
Jett, George Chas 149

Charles County
Name

Jett, George
Stasz, Jim
Nistico, Paul
Gregoire, John
lliff, Marshall
Mudd, Harvey
Rambo, Kyle
Ringler, Bob
Blom, Rick
Donovan, Michael
Mudd, Marion
Sanford, Steve

_ Burley, Rod

Perry, David
Davidson, Lynn

Dorchester County
Name

Armistead, Henry
Stasz, Jim

O'Brien, Michael
Ford, Stephen
Dyke, Samuel
Ringler, Bob

_ Armistead, George

lliff, Marshall
Meritt, Don
Blom, Rick
Mudd, Harvey
Gregoire, John

O’Brien, Paul

Davidson, Lynn

Bonham, Larry
Hoffman, Mark

Homan, Dick

— Churchill, John

Sanford, Steve
Todd, Mary Ann
Jett, George
Mudd, Marion
Harvey, Dave
Perry, David
Mumford, Dotty

Frederick County
Name

O’Brien, Paul
Miller, Stauffer
Welch, Michael
Mudd, Harvey
Wallace, David
Finley, Charles
O’Brien, Michael
Cornelius, Ian
Stasz, Jim
Ringler, Bob
Blom, Rick
Mudd, Marion

Life
250
232
230
216
196
195
195
191

185

160
158
157
155

155

146

Life
291
261
252
249
247
243
240
233
233
220
216
213
213
205
201
201
187
186
177
176
173
173
172
172
164

Life
257
253
245
233
233
230
225
221
221
219
213
206

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Frederick County
Name

Harvey, Dave
Janni, Ottavio
Gregoire, John
Schaff, Frank
Mahanres, Hugh
Davidson, Lynn
lliff, Marshall
Bonham, Larry
Oberman, Lola
Sanford, Steve
Perry, David
Bowen, Michael
Homan, Dick
Jett, George
Swift, Byron

Garrett County
Name

Stasz, Jim

lliff, Marshall
Ringler, Bob
Walbeck, David
Churchill, John
O'Brien, Michael
Blom, Rick

Jett, George
Sanford, Steve
Mumford, Dotty
Gregoire, John
Harvey, Dave
O'Brien, Paul
Mudd, Harvey
Hoffman, Mark
Davidson, Lynn

Harford County
Name

Blom, Rick
Wortman, John
Webb, Dave
Kirkwood, Dennis
Stasz, Jim

Cupp Sr., John
Pfingsten, Bill
Ringler, Bob
Hafner, Matt
Mudd, Harvey
Powell, David
Mudd, Marion
Gregoire, John
lliff, Marshall
Sanford, Steve
Jenkins, Kye

Howard County
Name

Solem, Jo
Coskren, Jane

Max = 288 (Cont.)
Home

Carr

Life
200
199
196
195
189
187
183
177
177
172
158
152
152
152
146

Life
214

204

196
182
181

179
174
164
159
158
152
148
148
145

143

139

Life
284
273
261
252
235
228
226
223
219
211
201
185
176
176
167
156

Life
268
259

Howard County
Name

Ott, Bonnie
Magnusson, Nancy
Zeichner, Helen
Harvey, Dave
Osenton, Peter
Stasz, Jim

Solem, Bob

Betts, Mary-Jo
Ecker, Darius
Ringler, Bob
Kerwin, Michael
Alexander, Burton
Burley, Rod
Mudd, Harvey
Blom, Rick
Davis, Phil
Coskren, Dennis
Schwartz, Kurt
lliff, Marshall
Saunders, Norman
Gregoire, John
Newman, Carol
Sanford, Steve
Mudd, Marion
Bowen, Michael

Kent County
Name

Parks, Floyd
Stasz, Jim
Ringler, Bob
Blom, Rick
lliff, Marshall
Mudd, Harvey
Sanford, Steve
Perry, David
Gregoire, John

Montgomery County
Name

O’Brien, Paul
O’Brien, Michael
Bonham, Larry
Mudd, Harvey
Oberman, Lola
Mudd, Marion
Todd, Mary Ann
Saunders, Norman
Hilton, Robert
Stasz, Jim
Saunders, Frances
Bowen, Michael
Welch, Michael
Mahanres, Hugh
Homan, Dick
DeMoll, Edward
Janni, Ottavio
Blom, Rick
Bowen, Joy

Max = 289 (Cont.)
Home
Hwrd
Hwrd
Hwrd
Carr
AnAr
Clyvt
Hwrd
Hwrd
Hwrd
Carr
Hwrd
Hwrd

281
267
261
256
249
248
235
231
226
219
217
217
215
213
211
210
209
205

117

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Montgomery County
Name

Ringler, Bob
Swift, Byron
Schaff, Frank
Rabin, Andy
Gregoire, John
Sanford, Steve
lliff, Marshall
Davidson, Lynn
Jett, George
Barnes, Wain
Burley, Rod
Nistico, Paul
Donovan, Michael
Wlasniewski, Matt
Perry, David
Alexander, Burton

Prince George’s County
Name

Gregoire, John
Stasz, Jim

Blom, Rick
Nistico, Paul
Osenton, Peter

_ Ringler, Bob

lliff, Marshall
Mudd, Harvey
Donovan, Michael
~ Jett, George
Perry, David
Davidson, Lynn
Barnes, Wain
Burley, Rod
Davis, Phil
Churchill, John
Sanford, Steve
Mumford, Dotty

Queen Anne’s County
Name

Stasz, Jim

iff, Marshall
Blom, Rick
Ringler, Bob
Mudd, Harvey
Poet, Danny
Gregoire, John
Therres, Glenn
Perry, David
Davidson, Lynn
Mudd, Marion
Mumford, Dotty
Sanford, Steve

Saint Mary’s County
Name

Craig, Patty

Rambo, Kyle

Max = 308 (Cont.)
Home Life
Carr 204
DC 204
Fdrk 199
Mont 197
(NY) 192
Balt 188
AnAr 186
AnAr 185
Chas 185
PGeo 182
PGeo 178
Chas 177
PGeo 161
(PA) 160
AnAr 159
Hwrd 158
Max = 317

Home Life
(NY) 261
Clyt 259
Hrfd 237
Chas 230
AnAr 227
Carr 205
AnAr 202
Mont 202
PGeo 201
Chas 201
AnAr 200
AnAr 199
PGeo 188
PGeo 186
AnAr 174
(WV) 173
Balt 171
AnAr 170
Max = 300

Home Life
Clyvt 249
AnAr 219
Hrfd 214
Carr 214
Mont 207
QuAn 200
(NY) 188
QuAn 185
AnAr 171
AnAr 164
Mont 159
AnAr 159
Balt 154
Max = 314
Home Life
StMa 301
StMa 300

1999

236

Saint Mary’s County

Name

Stasz, Jim
Cribb, Martin
Bell, Tyler
Kostenko, Jane

— Jett, George

O'Brien, Michael
lliff, Marshall
Blom, Rick
Mudd, Harvey
Nistico, Paul
Ringler, Bob
Miller, Greg
Davidson, Lynn
Gregoire, John
O’Brien, Paul
Sanford, Steve
Mudd, Marion
Hamilton, Sue
Perry, David
Hoffman, Mark

Somerset County
Name

Stasz, Jim

Dyke, Samuel
lliff, Marshall
Armistead, Henry
Ringler, Bob
Slaughter, Eddie
Vaughn, Charles
Hoffman, Mark
Vaughn, Gail
Gregoire, John
Davidson, Lynn
Blom, Rick
Mudd, Harvey
Mumford, Dotty
Sanford, Steve

_ Jett, George

Bonham, Larry

Harvey, Dave

_ Perry, David

Mudd, Marion

Talbot County
Name

Kleen, Richard
Meritt, Don
Armistead, Henry

_ Stasz, Jim

|

Ford, Stephen
Bell, Wayne

lliff, Marshall
Armistead, George
Ringler, Bob
O’Brien, Michael
Mudd, Harvey
Blom, Rick

Max = 314 (Cont.)

Home Life
Clvt 259
StMa 251

StMa 247
StMa 246
Chas 231

(NJ) 226
AnAr 216
Hrfd 212
Mont 211

Chas 207
Carr 207
StMa 202
AnAr 190
(NY) 188
Mont 187
Balt 174
Mont 162
Clyvt 158
AnAr 158
Carr 157
Max = 302

Home Life
Clvt 268

Wico 248

AnAr 237

(PA) 230
Carr 222

Balt 221

Wico 214

Carr 208

Wico 206

(NY) 204
AnAr 201

Hrfd 186

Mont 184
AnAr 179

Balt 174
Chas 172
Mont 161

Carr 159

AnAr 159
Mont 158

Max = 311

Home Life
Tlbt 287

Tlbt 272
(PA) 261

Clvt 245

Tlbt 239

Tlbt 221

AnAr 221

(PA) 214
Carr 213

(NJ) 192

Mont 189

Hrfd 186

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Max = 311 (Cont.)

Talbot County

Name Home
Sanford, Steve Balt
Gregoire, John (NY)
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Mumford, Dotty AnAr
Washington County Max = 260
Name Home
Stasz, Jim Clyt
Ringler, Bob Carr
Blom, Rick Hrfd
Weesner, Dave Wash
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Mudd, Harvey Mont
Sanford, Steve Balt
Gregoire, John (NY)
Mudd, Marion Mont
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Perry, David AnAr
Hoffman, Mark Carr
Wicomico County Max = 288
Name Home
Dyke, Samuel Wico
Broderick, Donald Wico
Broderick, Carol Wico
Stasz, Jim Clyt
Vaughn, Gail Wico
Vaughn, Charles Wico
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Ringler, Bob Carr
Blom, Rick Hrfd
Slaughter, Eddie Balt
Mudd, Harvey Mont
Gregoire, John (NY)
Mudd, Marion Mont
Worcester County Max = 373
Name Home
Hoffman, Mark Carr
Dyke, Samuel Wico
O’Brien, Michael (NJ)
O'Brien, Paul Mont
Stasz, Jim Clyt
Blom, Rick Hrfd
lliff, Marshall AnAr
Todd, Mary Ann Mont
Ringler, Bob Carr
Armistead, Henry (PA)
Slaughter, Eddie Balt
Gregoire, John (NY)
Davidson, Lynn AnAr
Jett, George Chas
Coskren, Jane Hwrd
Vaughn, Charles Wico
Vaughn, Gail Wico
Janni, Ottavio DC
Meritt, Don Tibt
Bonham, Larry Mont

Life
172
161
160
158

Life
213

201

186
186
183

169
156
150
150
148
136
133

Life
279
261

257
232
224
223
200
198
189
175

172
164

156

Life
345
339
336
324
320
317
302
292
284
281

277

275

274
271

270
266
266
257
253

246

153

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Worcester County Max = 373 (Cont.)
Name Home Life 1999
Mudd, Harvey Mont 240 -
Mumford, Dotty AnAr 231 -
Alexander, Burton Hwrd 217 -
Harvey, Dave Carr 216 :
Davis, Phil AnAr 215 -
| Saunders, Frances Mont 212 -
Saunders, Norman Mont 212 -
| Kirschbaum, Elliot Balt 208 .
Miller, Greg StMa 198 -
| Hamilton, Sue Clvt 195 -
| Sanford, Steve Balt 193 -
| Walbeck, David AnAr 192 45
Yard Lists: 1999
Maryland Yard-Home
Name Home Life 1999 Yard Type
Armistead, Henry (PA) 258 162 Tlbt H
lliff, Marshall AnAr 208 - AnAr H
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 207 - Clvt H
Engle, Ethel Crin 202 - Crin H
Kleen, Richard Tibt 201 - Tibt H
Robbins, Chan PGeo 199 108 PGeo H
Kirkwood, Dennis Hrfd 193 - Hfrd H
Craig, Patty StMa 191 140 StMa H
Armistead, George (PA) 185 - Tibt H
O'Brien, Michael (NJ) 180 - Mont H
Blom, Rick Hrfd 173 - Hrfd H
Broderick, Donald Wico 166 - Wico H
Ott, Bonnie Hwrd 166 124 Hwrd H
Dyke, Samuel Wico 164 - Wico H
Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia Cecl 164 129 Cecl H
Broderick, Carol Wico 161 - Wico H
O’Brien, Paul Mont 158 87 Mont H
Saunders, Norman Mont 157 - Mont H
Saunders, Frances Mont 156 - Mont H
Rambo, Kyle StMa 154 - StMa H
Jett, George Chas 149 94 Chas H
Zeichner, Helen Hwrd 147 - Hwrd H
Nistico, Paul Chas 144 - Chas H
Wortman, John Hrfd 138 - Hrfd H
Solem, Jo Hwrd 137 - Hwrd H
Finley, Charles Fdrk 135 71 Frdk H
Wood, Robert Balt 133 - Balt H
Hamilton, Sue Clvt 130 - Clvt H
Ebert, Ward Hwrd 129 - Hwrd H
Kerwin, Michael Hwrd 126 - Hwrd H
Schindler, Lydia Mont 124 - Mont H
Parks, Floyd Kent 12i - Kent H
Schaff, Frank Fdrk 120 - Fdrk H
Simonson, Don Mont 120 - Mont H
Walbeck, David AnAr 120 64 AnAr H
Griffith, Gary Cecl 117 - Cecl H
Osenton, Peter AnAr 116 103 AnAr H
Welch, Michael Fdrk 116 74 ~Fdrk H

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Maryland Yard-Home (Cont.)

Name

Ford, Stephen
Wallace, David
Jenkins, Kye
Barnes, Wain
Joyce, Emily
Swift, Byron
Oberman, Lola
Bell, Tyler
Davis, Phil
Grimm, Phyllis
Kostenko, Jane
Youth, Howard
Millenson, Janet
Drier, Kenneth
Sanford, Steve
Bonham, Larry
Miller, Greg
Webb, Dave
Mudd, Harvey
Burley, Rod
Harvey, Dave
Newman, Carol
Newman, Paul S.
Powell, David
Ringler, Bob
Bell, Wayne
Geddes, Shirley
Fisher, Leslie
Alexander, Burton

Knobel-Besa, Penny

Laskowski, Joanne
Homan, Dick
Reinig, James
Weigant, Leo
Therres, Glenn
Highsaw, Jim
Prentice, Linda
Betts, Mary-Jo
Pemburn, Leanne
Pemburn, Mark
Hilton, Robert
Cupp Sr., John
Haury, Allan
Ecker, Darius
Hartman, Bob
Hartman, Toni
Donovan, Michael
Patton, Helen
Bowser, Bill
Bowser, Deb

DC Yard
Name

Janni, Ottavio
Swift, Byron

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Maryland Work/Other

Name
Webb, Dave
Osenton, Peter

_ Wheeler, Joy

Cribb, Martin
Bowen, Michael
Slaughter, Eddie
Weesner, Dave
Weigant, Leo
Hilton, Robert

All-time Highs

Maryland State
Name

Hoffman, Mark
Stasz, Jim
O’Brien, Michael
O’Brien, Michael
Stasz, Jim

Jett, George
Hoffman, Mark
Todd, Mary Ann
Gregoire, John
Stasz, Jim
Hoffman, Mark
Coskren, Jane
Jett, George
Stasz, Jim

lliff, Marshall
Todd, Mary Ann
O’Brien, Paul
Stasz, Jim
O’Brien, Michael
Hoffman, Mark
Perry, David
O’Brien, Paul

District of Columbia

Name
Janni, Ottavio

Janni, Ottavio

Gregoire, John

All-County
Name

Stasz, Jim
Perry, David
Davis, Phil

Allegany County
Name
Kiddy, Ray

_ Stasz, Jim

Stasz, Jim

Home Life
Hrfd 220
AnAr 205
Balt 201
StMa 197
Mont 151
Balt 140
Wash 127
AnAr 100
Mont 28
Max = 415
Home Year
Carr 1994
Clyvt 1999
(NJ) 1991
(NJ) 1994
Clyvt 1994
Chas 1994
Carr 1992
Mont 1994
(NY) 1985
Clvt 1992
Carr 1976
Hwrd 1994
Chas 1992
Clvt 1998
AnAr 1999
Mont 1995
Mont 1991
Clvt 1997
(NJ) 1990
Carr 1995
AnAr 1999
Mont 1988
Max = 312
Home Year
DC 1993
DC 1992
(NY) 1986
Max = 226
Home Year
Clyvt 1999
AnAr 1999
AnAr 1995
Max = 283
Home Year
Algy 1999
Clvt 1992
Clvt 1999

Life
182
171
167

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‘Anne Arundel County
Name

Hoffman, Mark
Hoffman, Mark

Stasz, Jim

Baltimore City/County
Name

Blom, Rick

Ringler, Bob

Ringler, Bob

Calvert County
Name

Stasz, Jim

Stasz, Jim
Gregoire, John
Stasz, Jim

Stasz, Jim

Stasz, Jim

Caroline County
Name

Stasz, Jim

Stasz, Jim
Hewitt, Marvin

Carroll County
Name

Ringler, Bob
Ringler, Bob
Ringler, Bob
Ringler, Bob
Ringler, Bob

Cecil County

Name

Fisher, Leslie
Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia
Griffith, Gary

Griffith, Gary
Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia
Griffith, Gary
Watson-Whitmyre, Marcia

Charles County
Name

Jett, George
Jett, George

Jett, George

Dorchester County
Name

Armistead, Henry
Armistead, Henry
Armistead, Henry

Max = 331

Home Year
Carr 1976
Carr 1975
Clyvt 1992
Max = 332

Home Year
Hrfd 1977
Carr 1986
Carr 1987
Max = 301

Home Year
Clvt 1992
Clvt 1989
(NY) 1984
Clvt 199]
Clyvt 1987
Clyvt 1990
Max = 289

Home Year
Clyvt 1999
Clyvt 1992
Crin 1989
Max = 277

Home Year
Carr 1995
Carr 1992
Carr 1994
Carr 1993
Carr 1988
Max = 290

Home Year
Cecl 1999
Cecl 1999
Cecl 1994
Cecl 1996
Cecl 1998
Cecl 1995
Cecl 1997
Max = 282

Home Year
Chas 1996
Chas 1994
Chas 1995
Max = 316

Home Year
(PA) 1967
(PA) 1992
(PA) 1988

212
207
206

Life
244
218
215

Frederick County
Name

Miller, Stauffer
Miller, Stauffer
Miller, Stauffer
Miller, Stauffer

Garrett County
Name

Stasz, Jim
Churchill, John
Stasz, Jim

Harford County
Name

Blom, Rick
Webb, Dave
Webb, Dave
Hafner, Matt
Wortman, John
Webb, Dave
Webb, Dave

_ Webb, Dave

_ Howard County

Name
Ott, Bonnie
Solem, Jo

Magnusson, Nancy

Coskren, Jane
Coskren, Jane
Solem, Jo

Kent County

Name

Stasz, Jim
Stasz, Jim
Perry, David

Montgomery County

Name
O’Brien, Paul

O’Brien, Michael

O’Brien, Paul

Prince George’s County

Name

Gregoire, John
Gregoire, John
Gregoire, John

Queen Anne’s County

Name
Stasz, Jim
Poet, Danny
Poet, Danny

Max = 288

Home Year
(MA) 1993
(MA) 1992
(MA) 1991
(MA) 1990
Max = 276

Home Year
Clvt 1999
(WV) 1999
Clyvt 1992
Max = 297

Home Year
Hrfd 1999
Hrfd 1995
Hrfd 1994
Hrfd 1999
Hrfd 1995
Hrfd 1998
Hrfd 1999
Hrfd 1993
Max = 289

Home Year
Hwrd 1994
Hwrd 1994
Hwrd 1990
Hwrd 1990
Hwrd 1994
Hwrd 1989
Max = 300

Home Year
Clyvt 1999
Clyt 1992
AnAr 1999
Max = 308

Home Year
Mont 1991
(NJ) 1991
Mont 1990
Max = 317

Home Year
(NY) 1984
(NY) 1985
(NY) 1986
Max = 300

Home Year
Clyt 1999
QuAn 1999
QuAn 1998

Life %
188 63%
167 56%
162 54%

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1999 List Report (Cont.)

Saint Mary’s County Max = 314

Name Home Year Life %
Craig, Patty StMa 1996 258 82%
Rambo, Kyle StMa 1996 254 81%
Craig, Patty StMa 1999 251 80%
Cribb, Martin StMa 1996 251 80%
Craig, Patty StMa 1998 249 79%
Craig, Patty StMa 1997 242 77%
Craig, Patty StMa 1995 236 75%
Rambo, Kyle StMa 1999 236 75%
Rambo, Kyle StMa 1998 232 74%
Craig, Patty StMa 1994 228 73%
Rambo, Kyle StMa 1995 222 71%
Rambo, Kyle StMa 1997 220 70%
Somerset County Max = 302

Name Home Year Life %
Stasz, Jim Clyt 1982 245 81%
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 1999 189 63%
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 1992. 173 57%
Talbot County Max = 311

Name Home Year Life %
Bell, Wayne Tlbt 1999 178 57%
O’Brien, Michael (NJ) 1990 175 56%
Armistead, Henry (PA) 1995 174 56%
Washington County Max = 260

Name Home Year Life %
Weesner, Dave Wash 1998 170 65%
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 1999 153 59%
Stasz, Jim Clyvt 1992 151 58%
Wicomico County Max = 288

Name Home Year Life %
Dyke, Samuel Wico 1998 200 69%
Dyke, Samuel Wico 1999 198 69%
Stasz, Jim Clyt 1992 160 56%
Worcester County Max = 373

Name Home Year Life %
Hoffman, Mark Carr 1994 303 81%
Hoffman, Mark Carr 1992 300 80%
O’Brien, Michael (NJ) 1994 298 80%
O’Brien, Michael (NJ) 1995 295 79%
O’Brien, Michael (NJ) 1991 284 76%
Hoffman, Mark Carr 1991 264 71%
Coskren, Jane Hwrd 1994 263 71%

Page 27

Resources for Rehabilitating Birds
by Martha F. Waugh

Maryland is fortunate in having many excellent resources for
rehabilitating birds and other animals. As spring and summer arrive,
the need for these resources peaks. There is a state-wide “help”
number, 1-410-260-8540, provided by the Maryland Department of
Natural Resources, which will supply the name and phone number of
the nearest licensed rehabilitator. This service, however, is only
available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Natural
Resources Police Service maintains a 24 hour phone service at 410-260-
8888, but they have made it clear that they will never send out an
officer to rescue a bird or other animal. They will, however, provide
information about nearby rehabilitators. Wild Bird Rescue, a non-
profit rehabilitation center in Baltimore County, has a 24 hour num-
ber, 410-288-4546, and serves the state. They will offer advice and, if
possible, dispatch one of their many volunteers located in the appro-
priate area to pick up an injured bird.

There are five major Maryland rehabilitators in Maryland: Chesa-
peake Wildlife Sanctuary (Prince Georges County), Last Chance Wild-
life Center (Frederick County), Noah’s Ark Wildlife Center (Anne
Arundel County), Second Chance Wildlife Center (Montgomery
County), and Wild Bird Rescue (Baltimore County). In addition, the
Eastern Shore is served by Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. of
Newark, Delaware, one of the largest rehab facilities in the country.
Beyond these larger facilities, there are a number of rehabilitators on
the list who handle as much as they can through word-of-mouth
referrals and would appreciate not having their names and numbers
disseminated in public media. The rehabilitators are very cooperative
with each other. If a smaller center does not have a flight cage for
example, they will transfer a wounded bird to a larger center. Some
rehabbers will treat only certain animals and have applied for re-
stricted licenses. Some exclude snakes, some migratory birds, some
raptors. Many, but not all, belong to the Maryland Wildlife
Rehabilitators Association, Inc. which began publishing a referral
directory in November of 1999 and is currently working on a web
page. A copy can be obtained by writing to P.O. Box 296, Pasadena,
MD 21122 or Cnile7@aol.com.

Rehabilitators of birds must have both a state license and a Federal
license because of the stringent restrictions against possessing certain
birds and animals. In addition, next year rehab specialists will be
required to take additional training each year in order to keep their
licenses. The Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Assn., anticipating
this requirement, sponsored a successful day-long advanced training
session this winter. All of the rehab centers are non-profit operations,
run by volunteers who love animals. They are in constant need of

volunteer help, supplies (from bird seed to fencing to masking tape to
old blankets), and money. Volunteers can take training and work with
birds as helpers or as student rehabbers or they can perform discrete
tasks: build cages, seek donations and grants, or give legal or tax
advice.

Most of the rehabbers cite people-interactions and cat and dog
bites as the primary sources of injury to birds. “Kidnapping” is one of
the most common problems of birds in this season. Well meaning
Samaritans find a baby bird or fledgling and assume that it is or-
phaned. There is a recurring myth that birds will abandon their young
if they are touched by humans. Actually, birds have no sense of smell
and cannot detect scent. Experts advise moving away from the
fledgling or baby and watching from a distance. If the bird is in an
unsafe location, move it to a better place, perhaps under a bush. The
adult birds will probably come back to its assistance. If anest has been
destroyed by a storm, a new one may be made out of hay, straw, grass
or other materials, and placed as close to the original location as
possible. Put the babies in the nest and watch for the adults to return.

Birds are often injured by flying into a car or a plate glass window.
The important things for all distressed birds is to keep them warm and
quiet and away from people and pets. Put a stunned or injured bird
ina safe, warm, quiet, and dark place where it can recover. A box with
an old blanket over the top would be ideal. A bird could be warmed
in your hands or placed under your shirt next to your body. Cover the
eyes of an injured or stunned raptor with a towel or jacket. Try to
approach the raptor from behind and transfer the bird to a box while
pinning the feet. Tape the box shut if you are transporting the bird to
a rehab facility.

Mycoplasm conjunctivitis, a condition characterized by crusted
material around and eventually over the eyes, is quite serious.
Rehabbers advise catching the bird, placing it is a box with a warm
cover and getting it a rehab facility quickly. This sounds about as easy
as the old advice, “Catch a bird by putting salt on its tail.” However,
the bird with this problem can see very little and actually can be caught
with some patience and a careful approach. A course of antibiotics has
proven to be quite successful, but the bird must be quarantined during
the treatment. Opinions are mixed on releasing it back into the wild.
The feeder and any water bowls should be disinfected with a bleach
and water solution. The ground below them should be swept clean of
feces and detritus. Regularly disinfecting feeders and water contain-
ers, before seeing birds with the condition, would help to prevent this
scourge.

Page 28

Rehabilitation Resources in Maryland

State-Wide

State of Maryland Referral Service: 1-410-260-8540 (9 to 5, Monday
through Friday)

The Natural Resources Police 410-260-8888 (24 hour service)

Wild Bird Rescue 410-288-4546 (24 hour service, may be able to

pick-up)

Allegany
Birds of Prey only: Floyd Pressley 301 689-2742

16420 Duck Hawk Drive NW
Frostburg 21532

Anne Arundel

Noah’s Ark Wildlife Center 410-255-9233
Velvet and Ted Kitzmiller

45 Luke Drive

Pasadena, MD 21122

Terry Moritz 410-255-8050, email: woodduck@toad.net
1811 Cremen Road
Pasaddna, MD 21122

Baltimore

Wild Bird Rescue - 410-288-4546
Gerda Detterer

8139 Cornwall RD.

Baltimore 212

Caroline (Dorchester, Queen Annes, and Talbot)

Kelly Allen 410-479-3845 email: kellysallen@yahoo.com
Hickory Bluff

24331 Asbury Drive

Denton, MD 21629

Carroll

Frisky’s Reservation 410-418-8899 email:friskys.org
10790 Old Frederick Road

Woodstock, MD 21163

Cecil

Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. 302-737-9543
Coleen Doucette

110 Possum Hollow Rd.

Newark, DE 19711

Frederick

Last Chance Wildlife Center 301-271-4816 email: Cnile7@aol.com
Di Conger, President, Maryland Wildlife Rehabilitators Associa-
tion, Inc.

15102-A Kelbaugh Road

Frederick, MD 21788-1123

Harford
Songbirds: Phoenix Wildlife Center 410-628-9736

Waterfowl: Wildlife R&R, Inc. 410-836-1129

Harford (Cont.)

Injured birds of prey: Debbie Delevan Saylor 410-692-9305
3504 Advocate Hill Drive

Jarrettsville, MD 21084

Howard

All Things Great and Small 301-596-0044 email: ibica@aol.com
Judith Holzman

10111 Silver Twine Lane

Columbia, MD 21045

Kent

Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. 302-737-9543
110 Possum Hollow Rd.

Newark, DE 19711

Montgomery

Second Chance Wildlife Center 301-926-9435 email:
Chris@scwc.org

Chris Montuori

7101 Barcellona Drive

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Raptors only: Dr. Norman Walters 301-540-0590

Raptors only: Gary Neubaum 301 977-8929
12032 Suffolk Terrace
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Prince Georges

Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary 301-390-7010
Diane Pearce

17308 Queen Anne's Bridge Rd.

Bowie, MD 20716

Talbot

Kelly Allen 410-479-3845 email: kellysallen@yahoo.com
Hickory Bluff

24331 Asbury Drive

Denton, MD 21629

Tri-County

Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. 302-737-9543
Coleen Doucette

110 Possum Hollow Rd.

Newark, DE 19711

Washington

Tri-state Bird Rescue and Research, Inc. 302-737-9543
Coleen Doucette

110 Possum Hollow Rd.

Newark, DE 19711

Page 29

A Bird and Small Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility

by Al Haury

I had a recent experience that introduced me to a previously
unknown (to me) bird and small animal rescue and rehabilitation
facility. One of the Sandy Point State Park Rangers and I were
checking out the Bluebird boxes in the park when a couple of people
came up and told us about an injured bird at the boat launching area.
The Ranger and I went to the area and found a Great Black-backed
Gull with a broken wing. The bird made no attempt to move away
from us. The Ranger called the Wild Bird Rescue facility in Dundalk
and within 3 hours, a volunteer arrived to pick up the bird.

I have since asked for and received some literature about the
facility and want to share this information with those of you who have
not heard of the place. The following is taken from their brochure.
“Wild Bird Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for
injured, sick and orphaned wildlife and returning these creatures back
to the wild. The WBR has a network of licensed wildlife rehabilitators

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in Maryland who voluntarily care for and release hundreds of animals
each year, giving them a second chance at life.” The WBR works hand
in hand with the Carrie Murray Outdoor Education Campus in
Baltimore. This facility is located in Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park and
can be reached at 410-396-0808. They have an extensive education
program throughout the year.

The WBR published wildlife information, sponsors educational
programs, offers training for those interested in becoming wildlife
rehabilitators and more. The work is accomplished by volunteers and
is supported entirely by donations.

The phone number to contact the WBR is 410-288-4546. Besides
letting them know about injured birds, the trained volunteers will
answer questions concerning wildlife and will assist the public with
wildlife emergencies.

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Tuesday, May 2
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the
footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact
the leader, Shirley Geddes, at 410-377-6583.

MEETING. Baltimore. Surprise program to be revealed later. 7:30
p-m. at Cylburn Mansion.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday Walk at Daniels. Walk this
woodland gravel path along the river to look for warblers . Easy
walking, no facilities. 2 hours. Meet at 8 :30 at the Camels Den lot.
Walk this woodland gravel path along the river to look for war-
blers . Easy walking, no facilities. For further information, contact
Bonnie Ott at 410-461-3361.

Wednesday, May 3
MEETING. Carroll. “The Maryland Yellow Book” by Bob Ringler.
7:30 p.m. at Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD. For
more information, call Laura Tarbell at 410-857-1109.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Eden Mill. An easy morning walk in one of
Harford County’s nicest parks. Bird species to includes Eastern
Bluebird, American Goldfinch, and Louisiana Waterthrush. Meet at
the Eden Mill trail head, near the bridge on Eden Mill Road at 8:00
a.m. Leader Dave Powell can be contacted at 410-452-5806.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Huntley Meadows County Park, VA.
For seniors, juniors and “in-betweens.” Fifth annual
intergenerational trip to a perennially popular birding spot.
Warblers, marsh birds, possible raptors. Meet 8:00 a.m. at the
Nature Center parking lot. For further information, contact the
leader, Luther Goldman, at 301-474-1240.

Thursday, May 4
MEETING. Frederick. “35 Years of Frederick County May Counts.”
Mike Welch, coordinator for the past 10 years will give us an
overview. 7:30 p.m. at Frederick High School in the Music Room.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Pennyfield Lock. Migrant and nesting
landbirds. Meet at end of Pennyfield Lock Road at 7 a.m. For
further information and reservations, contact the leader, Cyndie
Loeper, at 301-530-8226.

Friday, May 5
MEETING. Anne Arundel. “New Frontiers in Birding - South
Africa” by Daphne Gemmill. 8:00 p.m. at the DNR Conference
Room, Tawes Building, corner of Taylor Avenue and Rowe
Boulevard, Annapolis.

MEETING. Harford. “Eastern Bluebirds” by Eric Cromwell of
Aberdeen High School. Meet at 6:15 p.m. at Churchville Presbyte-
rian Church, MD 22 & MD 136. For further information, call 410-
692-9305.

Saturday, May 6
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. North Tract - Patuxent Wildlife
Refuge. Whippoorwills, warblers & other migrants Meet at 5:00
a.m. or 7:00 a.m. For further information and the meeting location,
contact the leader, Stan Arnold at 410-768-0155.

FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Milford Mill Park. For migrant warblers,
thrushes and other songbirds; Wilson’s Warbler possible, Barred
Owl possible. Meet at park entrance next to Beltway overpass on
Milford Mill Road. For further information, contact the leaders,
Simon Calle, at 410-561-5940, or Lenny Marcus, at 410-494-0304.

FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cromwell Valley Park Join Jim Meyers
(410-435-2008) with the Wild Bird Center people in a walk through
the diverse habitats of the Park. Expect to find a variety of resident
and migrant birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the “Willow Grove Farm”
Information Kiosk in the park off Cromwell Bridge Road 1.5 miles
north of 1-695 Beltway exit 29A. For further information, contact
Ray at the Wild Bird Center at 410-666-4550.

FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Soldiers Delight Chorus of Whip-poor-
wills at dusk.. Meet 7:30 p.m. at the historical marker. For further
information, contact the leader, Pete Webb, at 410-486-1217.

FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Seasons at Fair Hill - Spring. Meet at 8:00
am at the Fair Hill Nature Center Covered Bridge Parking Lot. 1/2
day. For further information, contact the leader, Marcia Whitmyre,
at 410-398-0125.

FIELD TRIP. Frederick. C & O Canal from Point of Rocks to
Landers for Migrating Warblers. Be sure to do your neck exercises
beforehand. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Culler Lake Boathouse (2™
Street just west of College Terrace). For further information, contact
David Smith at 410-549-7082.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Rock Run Mill. An early mourning search for
early arriving warblers. Meet at the Rock Run Mill in Susquehanna
State Park at 6:30 a.m. For more information, contact leader Mark
Johnson at 410-692-5978.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Howard County Listers trip. This will be a
fast paced trip with emphasis on listing as many birds as possible.
There will be one short break during mid-day so folks can quit if
desired. Bring plenty of nourishment to carry yourself through the
day. Bring boots! Call to reserve your spot for our BIG DAY to
search the county for as many species as possible. The leaders are
Jo Solem and Bonnie Ott. Call Bonnie for the details at 410-461-
3361.

Sunday, May 7
FIELD TRIP. Anne Arundel. Shady Side, Anne Arundel County.
Spring migrants. Half day. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Parole Park &
Ride lot located off Harry Truman Parkway. For further informa-
tion, contact the leader, Paul Speyser, at 410-266-5669.

FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Jug Bay For possible Summer Tanager,
Blue Grosbeak, Bluebird, Chat, Hooded, Prothonotary, Prairie, and
Yellow-throated warblers, and Ospreys on nesting platforms. Meet
at 7:30 a.m. at Nursery Rd.- Hammonds Ferry Rd. Park & Ride at I-
695 Beltway exit 8. For further information, contact the leader,
Steve Sanford, at 410-922-5103 or by email at tanager@bcpl.net.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Lake Elkhorn. Migration will be in full
swing and a variety of woodland and water birds possible. Easy
walking on paved path. No facilities. 3 hours. Meet at the
Cradlerock lot at 7:00 a.m. For further information, contact the
leader, Darius Ecker, at 410-312-9165.

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FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Pennyfield Lock. Another visit to this
favorite birding spot. Every effort will be made to ensure partici-
pants see and confidently i.d. the warblers, vireos and other
migrants that should be moving through. Meet at Pennyfield Lock
parking lot at end of road at 7 a.m. For further information and
reservations, contact the leader, Sally Ann Waldschmidt, at 301-
460-5841.

FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Andelot Farm, Kent County, for late migrants
and Eastern shore residents. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in
front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center in Easton. For
further information contact the leader, Wayne Bell, at 410-820-6002.

Tuesday, May 9
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the
footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact
the leader, Ruth Culbertson, at 410-825-1379.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Mariner Point Park. This county park along
the Gunpowder River is famed for its well groomed and very
accessible paved trails. A birder walking along these trails is sure to
encounter Great Blue Herons, Black-and-white Warbler, and Wood
Duck. Meet at the park’s back parking lot at 8:00 a.m. Leader Tom
Congersky can be contacted at 410-676-6489.

MEETING. Kent. “The Horseshoe Crab and Shore Bird Migration”
by Dr. Ben Poscover. 7:30 p.m. at the Kent County Library,
Chestertown. For more information, contact Gail Regester at 410-
778-9367.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Bill Oberman’s Banding Station,
Calmes Neck, VA. We'll meet for early morning birding (optional)
around 7 a.m. at Calmes Neck and move on to Bill’s banding area
around 10:30 a.m. First official chapter bird banding trip in many
years. 1-hour-plus driving time from Beltway. For further infor-
mation and reservations and driving directions, contact Mike
Bowen at 301-530-5764.

Wednesday, May 10
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge. First
chapter trip to this gem of a refuge located within Ft. Belvoir, VA.
Landbird migrants and breeders in variety of delightful habitats.
Some nearby fast-food places along Rte. 1 available for lunch after
the trip. The leader is Ken Hollinga. For starting place and time
(will be very early a.m., to avoid worst of traffic), directions to
refuge and reservations, contact Mike Bowen at 301-530-5764.

Thursday, May 11
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Gunpowder River Trail, Pulaski Highway
to Philadelphia Road for warblers, herons, orioles and Indigo
Bunting. Trip to cover 1-5 miles, 1-4 hours, as desired. First third is
easy walking. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Jones Road parking lot just
off Rt. 40 where it crosses the Gunpowder River. For further
information, contact the leader, Bea Nichols, at 410-687-1461.

MEETING. Howard. “When Birds Become Problems,” by Bill
Bridgeland, Environmental Consultant. Programs are held at
Longfellow Elementary School, 5470 Hesperus Dr. Columbia.
Hospitality session and club bookstore at 7:30 p.m. Meeting/
Program begins at 8:00 p.m. For further information contact Mike
Kerwin at 410- 461-2408.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Patuxent River Park Drift Boat Trip.
(Joint ANS trip). Peak migration time for songbirds; also marsh
and waterbirds. Waterproof footwear and insect repellent advis-
able. Watch ANS News for directions to park. Meet at 6:30 a.m. at
entrance gate to park. $3 per participant Patuxent Park program
fee will be collected. For further information and reservations,
contact the leader, Paul DuMont, at 703-931-8994.

MEETING. Montgomery. “From the Texas Coast to Big Bend,” by
nonagenarian birder/ photographer, Luther Goldman. 7:30 p.m. at
the Potomac Presbyterian Church, 10301 River Road, Potomac, MD.
For further information, contact Linda Friedland at 301-983-2136 or
by email at linnet@erols.com.

Friday, May 12
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Marlu Ridge for tanagers and warblers.
Get your ears and eyes ready for tomorrow. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the
Culler Lake Boathouse (2™ Street just west of College Terrace). For
further information, contact Linda Keller at 301-834-7312.

Saturday, May 13
FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. May Count and possible Wicomico
County Big Day. . For more information contact the leader Charles
Vaughn, at 410-742-7221.

Sunday, May 14
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cylburn Self-guided Walk. Meet 8:30 a.m.
at the front porch of Cylburn Mansion.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Layhill Park. Migrant sparrows,
warblers and other woodland and edge birds. Meet at 6:30 a.m. in
first parking area on left after entering park. Limited to 8 people.
For further information and reservations, contact the leader,
Howard Youth, at 301-770-7504.

FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Huntley Meadows, VA, for King Rail and
other marsh birds. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot in front of
the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center in Easton. For further
information contact the leader, Herndon Steilkie, at 410-745-2610.

Monday, May 15
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Calvert County Hotspots. Visits to
several excellent areas for landbird migrants and breeders, includ-
ing warblers, first “discovered” by chapter birders during the 1999
MOS conference. An hour's driving east from 1-495. For further
information and reservations, contact the leaders, Lydia Schindler,
at 301-977-5252; or Linda Friedland, at 301-983-2136.

Tuesday, May 16
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the
footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact
the leader, Bob Wood, at 410-256-6310.

Thursday, May 18
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Gunpowder River Trail. See description for
May 11.

Friday-Sunday, May 19-21
MOS Conference at the Marriott in Hagerstown in Western
Maryland.

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Friday, May 19
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Pickering Beach, DE, for horseshoe crabs and
shorebird fantasia by the light of the moon. Meet at 4:00 p.m. at the
parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center
in Easton. For further information contact the leader, Jan Reese, at
410-745-2875.

Saturday, May 20
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Oregon Ridge. Join Jim Meyers (410-435-
2008) with the Wild Bird Center people on an early spring walk
through varied habitats for a mix of late migrant and summer
resident birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Oregon Ridge Nature Center
parking lot. For further information, contact Ray at the Wild Bird
Center at 410-666-4550.

FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Shorebirds & Waders - Bombay Hook NWR.
Meet at 6:00 am at the Cecil Community Collage Parking Lot. Full
Day. For further information, contact the leader, Brian Moyer, at
410-306-0967 (W) or 410-378-5307 (H).

FIELD TRIP. Tri-County. Bombay Hook and other Delaware Bay
areas for shorebirds and other migrants. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the
Asbury Methodist Church east parking lot. For more information
contact the leader Sam Dyke, at 410-742-5497.

Sunday, May 21
FIELD TRIP. Talbot. Pocomoke Swamp for regional specialties
(quest for Swainson’s Warbler). Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the parking lot
in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center in Easton.
For further information contact the leader, Steve Ford, at 410-822-
2796.

Monday, May 22
MEETING. Tri-County.” Waders” presented by John Juriga. Meet
at 7:00 p.m. at the Asbury Methodist Church in the Fox Room. For
more information contact Allen Deward, at 410-352-5590.

Tuesday, May 23
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Lake Roland. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the
footbridge in Robert E. Lee Park. For further information, contact
the leader, Josie Gray, at 410-922-1837.

Thursday, May 25
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Gunpowder River Trail. See description for
May 11.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Weekday walk at Alpha Ridge and
Henryton. Possible Blue Grosbeak , Indigo Buntings and Bluebirds.
Facilities available, moderate walking. 2 hours. Meet at the Alpha
Ridge park at 8:30 a.m. For further information, contact Bonnie Ott
at 410-461-3361.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Southern Delaware. We'll start the trip
at 6 a.m. in Prime Hook NWR, just north of Lewes. After 2-3 hours
of late migrants and nesting songbirds at Prime Hook, we'll move
progressively north to a succession of bayshore locations in Sussex
and Kent Counties, looking for concentrations of migrant shore-
birds at near the peak of horseshoe crab egg eating activity. Local
breeders such as Seaside and Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrows also
likely. For reservations, driving directions and information on
reasonably priced motels near Lewes, contact the leader, Mike
Bowen, at 301-530-5764.

Saturday-Monday, May 27-29
FIELD TRIP. Carroll. Memorial Day weekend at Carey Run.
Come & join us for a weekend of fun & birds at this MOS sanctuary
in western Maryland. For the last number of years, the Golden-
Winged Warbler has been seen here!. For more information, call
Laura Tarbell at 410-857-1109.

Saturday, May 27
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Elk Neck Forest. Meet at 7:00 am at the Elk
Neck Forest Entrance Parking Lot. 1/2 day. For further informa-
tion, contact the leader, Parke John, at 410-287-6037.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Charles County For “Chucks” And
“Whips.” Second annual post-darkness trip for goatsuckers and
maybe other denizens of the night. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at Block-
buster Video, corner Rtes. 5 and 301, Charles County. Limited to 12
people. For details and reservations, contact the leader, George Jett,
at 301-843-3524.

Sunday, May 28
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Owings Mills plus Liberty. Willow
Flycatchers, Green Heron, Yellow Warbler, both Orioles, possible
Chat, nesting Cliff Swallows, and more. May be hot and
unsheltered from sun. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Macy’s end of
Owings Mills Mall parking lot opposite the Exxon station on Red
Run Road. For further information, contact the leader, Gail Frantz,
at 410-833-7135.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Conowingo Dam. Likely sightings include
Warbling Vireo, Baltimore Oriole, and Prothonotary Warbler. This
location is also nationally recognized as a great spot to watch Bald
Eagles. Leader Les Eastman can be contacted at 410-734-6969. Plan
to meet at Fisherman’s Park (east end of Shuresville Rd) at 8:00 a.m.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Rockburn Park. Moderate walking through
this varied habitat to look for the breeding birds of Howard county.
Hooded and Kentucky Warblers possible. Facilities available. 1/2
day. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the park office lot. For further information,
contact the leader, Bonnie Ott, at 410-461-3361.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Nassawango Creek/ Blackwater NWR.
Warblers, songbird migrants, waterbirds. Meet at 8 a.m. at place to
be designated by leader. Bring lunch and snacks, ‘scope, insect
repellent and sun screen. Reservations required. Limit: 12. For
further information and reservations, contact the leader, Jim Green
at (301) 208-2393.

Monday, May 29
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Upper Deer Creek Valley. Morning trip for
Worm-eating Warbler, Grasshopper Sparrow, Willow Flycatcher,
and Horned Lark. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at Hidden Valley, at the North
end of Madonna Road. Leader Dennis Kirkwood can be contacted
at 410-692-5905.

FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Little Bennett Park. Songbird migrants
and local breeders in area of wide habitat diversity. Meet at 8 a.m.
at King’s Park, 1 mile east of I-270 (Clarksburg exit) along Route
121. For further information, contact the leader, Howard Elitzak, at
703-575-8418.

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Wednesday, May 31
MEETING. Cecil. “Maryland Coastal Bays Watershed Conservation
and Management Plan” by Dave Wilson, Community Outreach for
the program. Meet at 7:30 p.m. at Gilpin Manor School in Elkton
MD. For more information and directions, call 410-658-2427

Thursday, June 1
MEETING. Frederick. Picnic At Pinecliff Park. Bring binoculars, a
dish to share, plate, drink and utensils.

Friday, June 2
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Whips And Hoots: Join Jean and Larry Fry
for a visit to Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in search of
Whip-poor-wills and owls. The “Whips” can really make some
noise, and a spattering of Great Horned, Screech, and Barred Owls
will make the evening chorus even better. Meet Jean and Larry at
Dublin Elementary School at 7:00 p.m. Their number is 410-452-
8539.

Saturday-Sunday, June 3-4
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Western Maryland Hotspots. “North-
ern” species on nesting grounds. Interesting field birds also.
Participants must be ready for very early a.m. starts, both days. For
further information and reservations, contact the leader, John
Bjerke at 301-963-8525.

FIELD TRIP. Talbot. C&O Canal, Finzel Swamp and other Western
MD birding delights. Reservation required Meet at 6:00 a.m. at the
parking lot in front of the Acme in the Tred Avon Shopping Center
in Easton. For further information and reservations contact the
leader, Wayne Bell, at 410-820-6002.

Saturday, June 3
ANNUAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC. Anne Arundel. TBA

FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cromwell Valley Park Join Jim Meyers
(410-435-2008) with the Wild Bird Center people in a walk through
the diverse habitats of the Park. Expect to find a variety of resident
and migrant birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the “Willow Grove Farm”
Information Kiosk in the park off Cromwell Bridge Road 1.5 miles
north of 1-695 Beltway exit 29A. For further information, contact
Ray at the Wild Bird Center at 410-666-4550.

FIELD TRIP. Cecil. The Seasons at Fair Hill - Summer. Meet at 7:30
am at the Fair Hill Nature Center Covered Bridge Parking Lot. 1/2
day. For further information, contact the leader, Ken Dryer, at 410-
658-9955.

Sunday, June 4
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Birds along the Jones Falls within the City.
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Poly-Western High School parking lot, Falls
Rd. and Cold Spring Lane, at the Falls Road entrance. For further
information, contact the leader, Brian Rollefinke, at 410-542-3368, or

by e-mail at brollfin@mail.friendsbalt.org.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Grasshopper Sparrow Search. We will
carpool to wherever there are local sparrows. Moderate to difficult
walking , facilities doubtful. 1/2 day. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Rt.
100 Park & Ride. For further information, contact the leader, Bonnie
Ott, at 410-461-3361.

Friday, June 9
ANNUAL PICNIC. Kent. 5:30 p.m. at the Turner’s Creek Park
pavilion. For further information, contact Gail Regester at 410-778-
9367.

Saturday, June 10
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Rainbow Lake in Emittsburg area for
warblers and grouse. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Culler Lake Boat-
house (2™ Street just west of College Terrace). Leader to be deter-
mined.

FIELD TRIP. Howard. Evening walk at Wilde Lake. Walk along the
lake and woodland path for cool dusk birding. Night-Herons and
thrushes likely. Easy walking, no facilities. flashlight recom-
mended. 2 hours. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the boat dock. Leader TBA.
For further information, contact Bonnie Ott at 410-461-3361.

Sunday, June 11
FIELD TRIP. Montgomery. Hughes Hollow - Butterfly Bonanza.
Those new to “butterflying” are particularly encouraged to come
along. Meet at Hughes Hollow parking lot off River Road at 10:00
a.m. to “butterfly” until 2:00 p.m. All are welcome but participation
is limited to 15. For further information and reservations, contact
the leader, Jack Schultz, at 301-869-1255.

Saturday, June 17
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Cromwell Valley Park Join Jim Meyers
(410-435-2008) with the Wild Bird Center people in a walk through
the diverse habitats of the Park. Expect to find a variety of summer
resident birds. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the “Willow Grove Farm”
Information Kiosk in the park off Cromwell Bridge Road 1.5 miles
north of 1-695 Beltway exit 29A. For further information, contact
Ray at the Wild Bird Center at 410-666-4550.

Saturday, June 24
ANNUAL PICNIC. Carroll. For once, let the birds come to us as we
party! For more information, contact our hosts Mark & Amy
Hoffman at 410-549-3598.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Evening Rail Search: Tour the southern parts
of Harford County in search of rails. Likely to be seen or heard
include Sora, Virginia Rail, and King Rail. Leader Dave Powell can
be contacted at 410-452-5806. He plans to meet at the Edgewood
Park & Ride, just south of the route 95 interchange on MD route 24
at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 1
FIELD TRIP. Cecil. Shorebirds & Waders - Bombay Hook NWR.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Bombay Hook NWR Headquarters. 1/2 or
Full Day. For further information, contact the leader, Ellen Short, at
302-478-8300.

Friday, July 7
MEETING. Harford. “Nuisance Wildlife: Discussion of control
techniques and how to prevent unwanted interactions with
wildlife” by Bill Bridgeland, Wildlife Biologist. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at
the Anita Leight Estuary Center. For further information, call 410-
692-9305.

Saturday, July 8
FIELD TRIP. Allegany. Hunt for butterflies. Meet at the Western
Maryland Train Station in Cumberland. For further information,
contact Ray Kiddy at 301-777-7391.

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Saturday, July 15
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Evening walk at Daniels area of Patapsco SP.
Walk the gravel path along the river to listen to dusk sounds. Will
try for Screech Owls. Easy walking, no facilities. 2 hours. Meet at
7:00 p.m. at large lot. Leader TBA. For further information, contact
Bonnie Ott at 410-461-3361.

Thursday, July 20
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Harford Shorebirds. Leader Dave Webb will
guide birders from the Tidings Island Marina in Havre de Grace to
the Lakeside Business Park in Edgewood. Countless shorebirds
should be expected, including both Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs,
Least and Semipalmated Sandpiper, and perhaps a White-rumped
or Baird’s Sandpiper. Meet Dave at the Havre de Grace Park &
Ride on route 155 (near the I-95 intersection) at 4:00 p.m. He can be
contacted at 410-939-3537.

Saturday, July 29
FIELD TRIP. Howard. See what's around trip. We will carpool to
whatever spot in the county has goodies! Plan for heat! 1/2 day.
Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Rt. 100 Park & Ride. Leader TBA. For
further information, contact Bonnie Ott at 410-461-3361.

Saturday, August 5
FIELD TRIP. Frederick. Delaware Coastal Refuges with Mike.
Bring Bug Spray, Lunch and drinks. Meet early at Urbana Park &
Ride. Contact Mike Welch at 301-874-5828 if you are going.

Sunday, August 6
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Conowingo Dam. Starting at Harford
County’s most famous birding location, the Conowingo Dam,
leader Rick Cheicante will locate summer resident birds like the
Forster's Tern, Double-crested Cormorant, and Black-crowned
Night Heron. Meet Rick at the Fisherman’s Park at the base of the
dam at 7:00 a.m. for this all morning trip. He can be contacted at
410-803-2712.

Friday, August 11
FIELD TRIP. Harford. Hummingbird Happy Hour. Hosts Les & Jan
Eastman invite you to their home near Susquehanna State Park for
an evening of socializing and backyard bird watching. Participants
are asked to bring a snack/ appetizer to share, and their own
beverages. Party begins at 6:00 p.m. at 4034 Wilkinson Road, just
west of the intersection with Craigs Corner Road. Call Les for
further information at 410-734-6969.

Saturday, August 12
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Odenate Search. Easy walking in search of
dragonflies and other winged-wonders. Bring binoculars. Facilities
available. 3 hours. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Centennial Park west
end lot. For further information, contact the leader, Richard Orr, at
410-739-7290.

Saturday, August 19
FIELD TRIP. Baltimore. Delaware Bay for herons, wide variety of
migrating shorebirds including avocets. Be prepared for heat and
biting insects. Minimal walking involved. Telescopes useful. Meet
at 7:00 a.m. at Nursery Road - Hammonds Ferry Road Park & Ride
at Beltway Exit 8. Optional meeting place: Bombay Hook NWR
parking lot at 9:30 a.m. For further information, contact the leader,
Pete Webb, at 410-486-1217.

FIELD TRIP. Harford. Pot Luck Shorebirds. Dennis Kirkwood’s
annual trip to the upper Delaware Bay. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the MD
155/1-95 commuter lot (Exit 89). Bring sunscreen, insect repellent,
and lunch for this 3/4-day journey in search of shorebirds and the
hottest rarities. Scopes helpful, but not necessary. Contact Dennis
for further information at 410-692-5905.

Saturday, August 26
FIELD TRIP. Howard. Evening walk at Gwynn Acres. Easy
walking along the paved woodland path to listen for thrushes.
Barred Owls possible. Bring flashlight. No facilities. 2 hours. Meet
at Ram’s Horn and Old Columbia at 7:00 p.m. Leader TBA. For
further information, contact Bonnie Ott at 410-461-3361.

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continues to live alone out in the forest without the help of commercial
electrical power or telephone. The group found him to be in good
spirits and very reasonable health - he greeted the visitors warmly and
was happy to sign the copies of his Birds of Costa Rica that many of the
birders were carrying. The Costa Rican guide for the tour was Carlos
“Charlie” Gomez, who had been introduced to serious birding by
Gary Stiles and had become closely acquainted with Skutch during
assembly of the data for Birds of Costa Rica. Gomez proved to be a
world class guide, and with endless energy he sought and found some
quite special birds for the visitors to view, such as Dull-mantled
Antbird, Immaculate Antbird, Silvery-fronted Tapaculo, and Tawny-
chested Flycatcher. The trip was a thrilling birding experience which
provided great fun for all.

Cecil Hawk Watch News— An article by member Ron Kelczewski
on the Turkey Point Hawk Watch will be published in the September
issue of GREAT OUTDOORS magazine. This quarterly magazine is
available at outdoor specialty shop locations. Ron was responsible for
the Interpretive Sign installed by the Chapter (and funded by MOS)
last fall at Turkey Point. A March check of the guest register in the
Hawk Watch log box has been signed by visitors from Rhode Island,
New York, Florida, and Massachusetts, as well as neighbors from

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There were
many favorable comments on Ron's handiwork with the Interpretive
Sign. Currently there are plans for a daily Tally Board, as might be
seen at Hawk Mountain, for the fall season at Turkey Point.

Baltimore Chapter Members Whoop It Up at a Festival — After
two pleasant and informative experiences with Elderhostel programs
in Alaska, Ben and Ruth Poscover signed on for a third with the
University of Texas Whooping Crane Program in Port Aransas, Texas.
This one was also enjoyable and very relaxed without the intensity of
a “birding expedition.” It did feature some wonderful birds. Ben and
Ruth had really close views of Blue and Green and Cinnamon Winged
Teal, Snipe, Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, feeding White Pelicans,
Roseate Spoonbills, and a preening Sora Rail. They added Black-
bellied Whistling Duck and Neotropical Cormorant to their life lists.
The first evening they saw a National Geographic video on Whooping
Cranes followed by a lecture on them. The next day they went by bus
and then boat toa location no more than 100 feet from the Cranes. They
were thrilled to see these magnificent, regal birds. The Whooping
Crane landed on their life lists along with Crested Caracara. They also
spotted an old favorite from years ago in Montana, the Long-billed
Curlew. On the last two days, they attended the Whooping Crane
Festival which included lectures, field trips, and exhibits at the Port
Aransas Civic Center. The featured speaker was Dr. George Archibald,

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co-founder of the International Crane Foundation, a T-shirted, ur-
bane, quiet-spoken authority on cranes who loves to speak to school
groups. He has developed and implemented projects to protect crane
species in Russia, China, Japan, Vietnam, Pakistan, India, Canada,
Cuba, Korea, and the U.S. The International Crane Foundation can be
reached at P.O. Box 447, Baraboo, WI 53913-0447 or phone 608-356-
9462. The Poscovers accomplished their goal of seeing the Whooping
Crane in fine style. They also “got to see the new museum and
aquarium in Corpus Christi, spent a half-day on a work boat learning
about the aquatic organisms of the bay and gulf, listed seventy-four
species (six new life birds), visited a new place, listened to the world’s
authority on Whooping Cranes, and met some very nice people.” Not
a bad recommendation for exploring Elderhostel options.

Caroline Scouts Are Trustworthy and Helpful — The Caroline
Chapter enlisted the aid of cub scouts to clean up the MOS Pelot
Sanctuary in February. Kurt Plinke and Cub Scouts Troop 390, Wolf
Den One, along with their leader, Ginger Guy, took an entire truck
load of cast-off trash to the dump, including two tires, two large TVs,
and most of the parts of a small car. Caroline members who had
cleaned the sanctuary in the fall were astonished.

Montgomery Birders Start Early — Howard and Marta Youth
were in Malta from late March to late April 1999 where Marta was on
temporary duty with the State Department. Howard joined her so the
family could be together, and became the designated dad/ babysitter
for Alessandra who will be two in May. Howard and Alessandra
walked each day to the local park, which was on the Mediterranean.
The first several weeks, they saw only a few birds there. But during
their last week or so, migrants started showing up in the little park.
Howard was pushing Allesandra on a swing when she pointed
behind him and said, “CaaCaa”, Allesandrese for crow or any other
bird. Behind him, on a wall, sat a Collared Flycatcher, a life bird for
them both and the most striking and unusual one of the trip. Howard
reports, “It was a terrific gift and memory from my daughter to me.”

Cecil Member Visits South Africa— At the end of February, Cecil
Chapter member Marcia Watson-Whitmyre had the chance of a
lifetime when she was sent to represent the University of Delaware at
an international conference in Cape Town, South Africa. With two free
days left after the conference, she was able to do some birding.
Cruising the web before she left, Marcia found the web site for the
Cape Town Bird Club, and traded e-mail with Marie-Louise Cardwell,
who with her husband Patrick runs Windy Ridge Guest House and
Avian Leisure birding services. Through Marie-Louise, Marcia hired
a professional guide, Alvin Cope. In two days of birding, Marcia and
Alvin covered the west coast north of Cape Town and the area around
False Bay to the south of the city, as well as the Cape of Good Hope
Game Reserve. Marcia reports that the birding was spectacular and
beyond her wildest dreams. On the first day, she and Alvin nailed 128
species, and 120 on the second. The total for Marcia’s trip was 166
species, with 144 of those being life birds. Standout birds were Fish
Eagle, Victorin’s Warbler (which required a concentrated 30 minutes
of pishing to coax out of the thick brush), Knysna Warbler (which
never did appear out of the thick brush but has a beautiful song), and
Southern Boubou (a large shrike that took some searching but was
finally seen on the last day). Just as thrilling was seeing large flocks
of birds that appear only as rarities in the U.S.: Kelp Gull (Jane
Kostenko, take note), White-winged Tern, Curlew Sandpiper, Greater
Flamingo (Greg Miller take note). The real stars of the Cape Town
area, though, are Jackass Penguins; found nowhere else in the world.
There is a thriving colony right on a beach in a residential section. It
is possible to walk out on a boardwalk right into the penguin nesting
area and watch them on the nests. There are no longer any lions or
elephants in the Cape Town area (which has over 3 million people),
but Marcia did see zebra, wildebeest, several kinds of antelope,
baboons, and mongoose. The plant life is just as interesting as the
animals, with over 8,000 plant species located in the Cape. And the

scenery is spectacular, with Table Mountain and its associated peaks
forming the backdrop for every view of Cape Town. Marcia highly
recommends a trip - the exchange rates are very favorable - and would
gladly advise anyone thinking of going. Drop her a line at
mww@udel.edu/.

Harford Goes for Membership, Representation, and Education
— The Harford Chapter has established two new “standing commit-
tees”.: Marketing/Public Relations and Education. Carol Flora is
chairing the Marketing / Public Relations Committee whose purpose
is to promote membership in the Harford MOS and to maintain a
presence in local public events. Harford MOS will be represented on
April 15" for Earth Day and on May 5, 6, 7" at the Havre de Grace Duck
Decoy Festival. The Education Committee, chaired by Jean Fry, is
charged with promoting environmental education among school
children and special interest groups by slide/lecture programs and
demonstrations. Jean (410-452-8539) is looking for donations of
appropriate slides, song bird tapes, and display materials.

Gannets in the Choptank — In March, members of the Tri-County
Chapter were treated to fireworks in reverse. That is, a magnificent
display of feeding gannets, rocketing down from the sky to explode in
a splash of water. Harry Armistead used the Chapter’s hotline to alert
members to the presence of at least 69 of these birds, all but three of
them full adults, entering the river on March 17. By the time of the
Chapter’s Sunday morning walk on the 19th, at least a score could be
seen from the Oxford waterfront off the mouth of the Tred Avon River.
The next day, nearly two dozen were at the US 50 Choptank River
Bridge, plainly visible from both Talbot and Dorchester County
shores. Gannets showed up for the first time on the December 1999 St.
Michaels Christmas Count, reflecting what appears to be their increas-
ing frequency in Chesapeake Bay during migration. No one can
remember seeing them as far inland as Cambridge.

You Know You're a Birder If — Randy Crook of Deerfield Beach,
FL, a former Howard County Chapter member sends along these
criteria for true birders:

You Know You're a Birder If...
1. You travel to a foreign country and the only words you learned to
speak are names of birds.
2. Your idea of a great vacation is to travel to Brownsville to spend a
day at the dump.
3. You have ten big bird photos on your wall at work and one small
photo of your spouse.
4. Your vacation of a lifetime is spent at a place called Attu.
5. You spend your time on a Caribbean cruise looking for pelagic birds.
6. You spend your anniversary checking the ice flows in Churchill for
gulls.
7. When shopping for new clothes you check the pockets are big
enough to hold a field guide.
8. After finding a second Boreal Owl you refer to it as a trash bird.
9. The Rare Bird Hot Line is number one on your speed dial.
10. All the magazine subscriptions you receive have the word “bird”
on them.
11. Only a fellow birder can decipher the license plate on your car.
12. You know the difference between a pelagic and a passerine.
13. Your New Years resolution is to start a new millennium list.
14. When you talk about the World Series you’re not talking sports.
15. You own more optics than a college observatory.
16. You know how to pronounce Pyrrhuloxia and Phainopepla.
17. Your idea of an exotic dancer is a Japanese Crane.
18. When someone says there is more to life than birding, you question
their sanity.
19. You only win Final Jeopardy when the category is birds.
20. These jokes make you smile.

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