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From: Steve Cordle <sco...@capaccess.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Subject: DC Area, 8/30/2016
To: BIRD...@listserv.ksu.edu
Hotline: Voice of the Naturalist
Date: 8/30/2016
Coverage: MD/DC/VA/central and southern DE/WV panhandle
Reports, comments and questions: vo...@anshome.org
Compiler: Lydia Schindler
Sponsor: Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central
Atlantic States (independent of NAS)
Transcriber: Steve Cordle
Please consider joining ANS, especially if you are a regular user of
the Voice (Individual $50; Family $65; Nature Steward $100; Audubon
Advocate $200). The membership number is 301-652-9188, option 12; the
address is 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815; and the web
site is http://www.AudubonNaturalist.org.
This is the Voice of the Naturalist, a service of the Audubon
Naturalist Society. This report covers the week starting Tuesday, Aug
23 and was completed on Tuesday, Aug 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Information on noteworthy birds is presented below in taxonomic order,
as set forth in the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist for North
and Middle American birds, as revised through the 57th Supplement
(July 2016).
***
Top birds this week are WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL* in VA and GRAY
KINGBIRD* in DE.
Other birds of interest include TRUMPETER SWAN, NORTHERN BOBWHITE,
COMMON NIGHTHAWK, COMMON GALLINULE, shorebirds, gulls, terns, herons,
CATTLE EGRET, WHITE IBIS, MISSISSIPPI KITE, BROAD-WINGED HAWK,
flycatchers, PURPLE MARTIN, warblers, SUMMER TANAGER, and BOBOLINK.
TOP BIRDS
The WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL* originally spotted Aug 16 was still present
Aug 29, as before, in the Shoveler Pool on the Wildlife Loop,
Chincoteague NWR, Accomack Co, VA. (Its provenance is unknown.)
A GRAY KINGBIRD* was found Aug 23 in the town of Little Creek, Kent
Co, DE. This bird was observed and photographed as it perched on wires
and snags around the parking lot of the defunct Cavaliers East
Restaurant, on the west side of Rte 9. There was a possible resighting
on Aug 26. If/when confirmed, it would be a second state record for
this coastal Florida specialty.
OTHER BIRDS OF INTEREST
As of Aug 29, the TRUMPETER SWAN in Howard Co, MD, was still present
at the storm water pond on the east side of the Broken Land Parkway
exit off Rte 29.
On Aug 24 a NORTHERN BOBWHITE showed up at a yard in West Hyattsville,
Prince George's Co, MD, snacking beneath the bird feeder.
Small numbers of migrating COMMON NIGHTHAWKS are being noted
throughout the area. The numbers prize clearly goes to Lost River, in
eastern Hardy Co, WV, where on Aug 23 some 350 to 400 COMMON
NIGHTHAWKS darkened the corn fields they were sailing over.
On Aug 25 a COMMON GALLINULE was found and photographed at Willow
Lake, Rockbridge Co, VA, and it has been seen daily thereafter. This
is the first time this bird has been reported in the county since
1932.
SHOREBIRD migration is in full swing.
Half a dozen AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen at Hunting Creek, Fairfax Co,
VA, Aug 23. That same day 4 AMERICAN AVOCETS flew over the Potomac
River and landed on hydrilla mats close to the Wilson Bridge, near the
juncture of DC, MD, and VA.
On Aug 25 the Craney Island Disposal Area, Portsmouth, VA, showcased
more than 100 AMERICAN AVOCETS, as well as a HUDSONIAN GODWIT, 2
MARBLED GODWITS, and 6 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS, along with 14 other
shorebird species. Five MARBLED GODWITS were observed along Prime Hook
Road, Prime Hook NWR, Sussex Co, DE, on Aug 25; on Aug 29 4 MARBLED
GODWITS visited Raymond Pool at Bombay Hook NWR, Kent Co, DE.
An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER was present at Youghiogheny Reservoir,
Garrett Co, MD, through the week, accompanied at various times by
SANDERLING, STILT SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, and several other
shorebird species.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER surfaced Aug 24 at the airport in Easton, Talbot
Co, MD, and was seen again Aug 26 and 27. On Aug 28 an UPLAND
SANDPIPER flew over a yard in Frederick Co, MD.
A RED KNOT was a highlight of an Aug 24 trip to Poplar Island, Talbot
Co, MD, that produced a total of 22 shorebird species, including 2
BAIRD'S, 1 WHITE-RUMPED, and 3 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS.
On Aug 29 a REEVE was briefly observed near the bridge along Prime
Hook Rd, Sussex Co, DE, before it disappeared into grassy vegetation.
A large group visiting the Swan Creek Dredge Containment Facility,
Anne Arundel Co, MD, on Aug 27 enjoyed a shorebird bonanza; in
addition to AMERICAN AVOCETS and BLACK-NECKED STILTS, they saw STILT,
BAIRD'S, BUFF-BREASTED, and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, among a variety of
others.
Bombay Hook NWR, Kent Co, DE, is the quintessential shorebird hotspot,
and on Aug 28 it hosted hundreds of avocets, egrets, peeps, and
dowitchers—among them, the previously mentioned MARBLED GODWITS at
Shearness Pool, 6 STILT SANDPIPERS and 2 juvenile WHITE-RUMPED
SANDPIPERS at Raymond Pool, and 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS and 2 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES at Bear Swamp.
A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was seen from the GW Parkway pedestrian bridge,
Alexandria, VA, on Aug 28. Both BAIRD'S and BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS
and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were found Aug 28 at Staunton View Public Use
Area, Mecklenberg Co, in far southern VA. A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was
noted at Murray Sod Farm, Worcester Co, MD, on Aug 27, and 4 BAIRD'S
were reported from Tydings Memorial Park in Havre de Grace, Harford
Co, MD, between Aug 24 and 28.
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS showed up at a variety of locales (in
addition to Staunton View, Craney Island, Poplar Island, and Swan
Creek). One BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was seen at Back Bay NWR, Virginia
Beach, VA, Aug 25-28. On Aug 27, 28, and 29 a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
joined KILLDEER at the Polo fields on Hughes Rd, Montgomery Co, MD. A
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was spotted at the Central Sod Farm on John
Brown Rd, Queen Anne's Co, MD, Aug 28.
Three WILSON'S PHALAROPES continued at Swan Creek, being most recently
reported Aug 27; a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was seen there Aug 26. Poplar
Island hosted both WILSON'S PHALAROPE and as many as 3 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES Aug 24. WILSON'S and RED-NECKED PHALAROPES were also on
view at Bombay Hook NWR, with the most recent report of 2 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES at Bear Swamp on Aug 29. On Aug 25 Craney Island hosted,
among 18 shorebird species, 10 WILSON'S and 7 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES.
Both a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and a GREATER BLACK-BACKED GULL, as
well as 2 BLACK TERNS, were seen at Oronoco Park, Alexandria, VA, on
Aug 25.
Three 3 GULL-BILLED TERNS were observed Aug 25, sitting on a sandspit
along Prime Hook Beach Rd, Sussex Co, DE; they continued to be seen
from that road through Aug 28. Both GULL-BILLED and BLACK TERNS were
reported from Bombay Hook's Shearness Pool on Aug 25.
BLACK TERN sightings along the Potomac River in Fairfax Co, VA,
included 8 or 9 spotted from a kayak not far from Belle Haven Marina
Aug 27; 3 were noted at Dyke Marsh Aug 28; and 3 at Hunting Creek
Bridge Aug 29. On Aug 23, 19 BLACK TERNS were observed at Poplar
Island, as was a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Some 40 BLACK TERNS were
reported Aug 28 from Staunton View, Mecklenberg Co, VA.
A SANDWICH TERN was found Aug 27 at Bethel Beach Natural Area
Preserve, Mathews Co, VA.
Two immature LITTLE BLUE HERONS and a TRICOLORED HERON were found at
Poplar Island, Talbot Co, MD, Aug 23, and the TRICOLORED HERON again
Aug 24. In Prince George's Co, MD, a TRICOLORED HERON visited Patuxent
River Park on Aug 24 and 26, while another TRICOLORED HERON was seen
at Jackson's Landing on Aug 26. LITTLE BLUE and TRICOLORED HERONS were
among the large egret flock near the bridge on Prime Hook Rd, Sussex
Co, DE, Aug 26.
On Aug 28 a CATTLE EGRET flew across the Potomac River into Montgomery
Co, MD, upstream from Riley's Lock on the C&O Canal.
Immature WHITE IBIS continue to frequent the several DE refuges, with
as many as 7 at Bombay Hook on Aug 24. Two juvenile WHITE IBIS were
also reported from Staunton View, Mecklenberg Co, VA, Aug 25 and 28.
On Aug 28 a MISSISSIPPI KITE flew over Hughes Hollow, Montgomery Co,
MD. That same day a MISSISSIPPI KITE was again seen in Halifax Co,
VA—as before, near the intersection of Wolf Trap Rd and Good's Trail.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE family continued to entertain viewers at 17th and
Utah Streets in North Arlington, VA, with sightings throughout the
week.
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS are on the move. On Aug 28 the hawk watch at
Snicker's Gap, on the Clarke/Loudon VA county line, reported 15, and
the Rockfish Gap hawk watch near Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA tallied a
dozen.
An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER posed for a photo at Finzel Swamp, Garrett
Co, MD, on Aug 29. An OLIVE-SIDED flycatcher again appeared at
Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal, Montgomery Co, MD, Aug 23. On Aug 28 an
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen at the Beltsville Agricultural
Research Center, Prince George's Co, MD.
PURPLE MARTINS continue to continue to congregate, in the evening, in
the trees by the Walmart and adjacent Home Depot along Pleasant Valley
Road in Winchester, Frederick Co, VA; on Aug 26 the flock was
estimated to number 3,000 to 4,000.
Warblers are trickling through. The best finds of the week were a
CONNECTICUT WARBLER at Leesylvania SP, Prince William Co, VA, on Aug
27 (it was in the small wetland at the end of the boardwalk), and a
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER Aug 29 at Little Bennett RP, Montgomery Co, MD
(along the Mound Builder Trail).
A SUMMER TANAGER was seen Aug 27 at Pennyfield Lock, Montgomery Co,
MD.
BOBOLINKS were reported from Bombay Hook as of Aug 29.
***
This week's report was based on reports on the DE, MD, VA, and WV list
servers, eBird records and various birding pages on Facebook.
The Audubon Sanctuary Shop (301-652-3606, http://anshome.org/shop) is
an excellent source for guidebooks and many other nature-related
titles.
To report bird sightings, e-mail your report to vo...@anshome.org.
Please post reports before midnight Monday, identify the county as
well as the state, and include your name and a Tuesday morning
contact, e-mail or phone.
Thank you for your interest, and enjoy the birds.
*Of interest to the applicable state records committee
From: Steve Cordle <sco...@capaccess.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Subject: DC Area, 8/30/2016
To: BIRD...@listserv.ksu.edu
Hotline: Voice of the Naturalist
Date: 8/30/2016
Coverage: MD/DC/VA/central and southern DE/WV panhandle
Reports, comments and questions: vo...@anshome.org
Compiler: Lydia Schindler
Sponsor: Audubon Naturalist Society of the Central
Atlantic States (independent of NAS)
Transcriber: Steve Cordle
Please consider joining ANS, especially if you are a regular user of
the Voice (Individual $50; Family $65; Nature Steward $100; Audubon
Advocate $200). The membership number is 301-652-9188, option 12; the
address is 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815; and the web
site is http://www.AudubonNaturalist.org.
This is the Voice of the Naturalist, a service of the Audubon
Naturalist Society. This report covers the week starting Tuesday, Aug
23 and was completed on Tuesday, Aug 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Information on noteworthy birds is presented below in taxonomic order,
as set forth in the American Ornithologists' Union Checklist for North
and Middle American birds, as revised through the 57th Supplement
(July 2016).
***
Top birds this week are WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL* in VA and GRAY
KINGBIRD* in DE.
Other birds of interest include TRUMPETER SWAN, NORTHERN BOBWHITE,
COMMON NIGHTHAWK, COMMON GALLINULE, shorebirds, gulls, terns, herons,
CATTLE EGRET, WHITE IBIS, MISSISSIPPI KITE, BROAD-WINGED HAWK,
flycatchers, PURPLE MARTIN, warblers, SUMMER TANAGER, and BOBOLINK.
TOP BIRDS
The WHITE-CHEEKED PINTAIL* originally spotted Aug 16 was still present
Aug 29, as before, in the Shoveler Pool on the Wildlife Loop,
Chincoteague NWR, Accomack Co, VA. (Its provenance is unknown.)
A GRAY KINGBIRD* was found Aug 23 in the town of Little Creek, Kent
Co, DE. This bird was observed and photographed as it perched on wires
and snags around the parking lot of the defunct Cavaliers East
Restaurant, on the west side of Rte 9. There was a possible resighting
on Aug 26. If/when confirmed, it would be a second state record for
this coastal Florida specialty.
OTHER BIRDS OF INTEREST
As of Aug 29, the TRUMPETER SWAN in Howard Co, MD, was still present
at the storm water pond on the east side of the Broken Land Parkway
exit off Rte 29.
On Aug 24 a NORTHERN BOBWHITE showed up at a yard in West Hyattsville,
Prince George's Co, MD, snacking beneath the bird feeder.
Small numbers of migrating COMMON NIGHTHAWKS are being noted
throughout the area. The numbers prize clearly goes to Lost River, in
eastern Hardy Co, WV, where on Aug 23 some 350 to 400 COMMON
NIGHTHAWKS darkened the corn fields they were sailing over.
On Aug 25 a COMMON GALLINULE was found and photographed at Willow
Lake, Rockbridge Co, VA, and it has been seen daily thereafter. This
is the first time this bird has been reported in the county since
1932.
SHOREBIRD migration is in full swing.
Half a dozen AMERICAN AVOCETS were seen at Hunting Creek, Fairfax Co,
VA, Aug 23. That same day 4 AMERICAN AVOCETS flew over the Potomac
River and landed on hydrilla mats close to the Wilson Bridge, near the
juncture of DC, MD, and VA.
On Aug 25 the Craney Island Disposal Area, Portsmouth, VA, showcased
more than 100 AMERICAN AVOCETS, as well as a HUDSONIAN GODWIT, 2
MARBLED GODWITS, and 6 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS, along with 14 other
shorebird species. Five MARBLED GODWITS were observed along Prime Hook
Road, Prime Hook NWR, Sussex Co, DE, on Aug 25; on Aug 29 4 MARBLED
GODWITS visited Raymond Pool at Bombay Hook NWR, Kent Co, DE.
An AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER was present at Youghiogheny Reservoir,
Garrett Co, MD, through the week, accompanied at various times by
SANDERLING, STILT SANDPIPER, PECTORAL SANDPIPER, and several other
shorebird species.
An UPLAND SANDPIPER surfaced Aug 24 at the airport in Easton, Talbot
Co, MD, and was seen again Aug 26 and 27. On Aug 28 an UPLAND
SANDPIPER flew over a yard in Frederick Co, MD.
A RED KNOT was a highlight of an Aug 24 trip to Poplar Island, Talbot
Co, MD, that produced a total of 22 shorebird species, including 2
BAIRD'S, 1 WHITE-RUMPED, and 3 BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS.
On Aug 29 a REEVE was briefly observed near the bridge along Prime
Hook Rd, Sussex Co, DE, before it disappeared into grassy vegetation.
A large group visiting the Swan Creek Dredge Containment Facility,
Anne Arundel Co, MD, on Aug 27 enjoyed a shorebird bonanza; in
addition to AMERICAN AVOCETS and BLACK-NECKED STILTS, they saw STILT,
BAIRD'S, BUFF-BREASTED, and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS, among a variety of
others.
Bombay Hook NWR, Kent Co, DE, is the quintessential shorebird hotspot,
and on Aug 28 it hosted hundreds of avocets, egrets, peeps, and
dowitchers—among them, the previously mentioned MARBLED GODWITS at
Shearness Pool, 6 STILT SANDPIPERS and 2 juvenile WHITE-RUMPED
SANDPIPERS at Raymond Pool, and 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS and 2 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES at Bear Swamp.
A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was seen from the GW Parkway pedestrian bridge,
Alexandria, VA, on Aug 28. Both BAIRD'S and BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS
and PECTORAL SANDPIPERS were found Aug 28 at Staunton View Public Use
Area, Mecklenberg Co, in far southern VA. A BAIRD'S SANDPIPER was
noted at Murray Sod Farm, Worcester Co, MD, on Aug 27, and 4 BAIRD'S
were reported from Tydings Memorial Park in Havre de Grace, Harford
Co, MD, between Aug 24 and 28.
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS showed up at a variety of locales (in
addition to Staunton View, Craney Island, Poplar Island, and Swan
Creek). One BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was seen at Back Bay NWR, Virginia
Beach, VA, Aug 25-28. On Aug 27, 28, and 29 a BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
joined KILLDEER at the Polo fields on Hughes Rd, Montgomery Co, MD. A
BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was spotted at the Central Sod Farm on John
Brown Rd, Queen Anne's Co, MD, Aug 28.
Three WILSON'S PHALAROPES continued at Swan Creek, being most recently
reported Aug 27; a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE was seen there Aug 26. Poplar
Island hosted both WILSON'S PHALAROPE and as many as 3 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES Aug 24. WILSON'S and RED-NECKED PHALAROPES were also on
view at Bombay Hook NWR, with the most recent report of 2 RED-NECKED
PHALAROPES at Bear Swamp on Aug 29. On Aug 25 Craney Island hosted,
among 18 shorebird species, 10 WILSON'S and 7 RED-NECKED PHALAROPES.
Both a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL and a GREATER BLACK-BACKED GULL, as
well as 2 BLACK TERNS, were seen at Oronoco Park, Alexandria, VA, on
Aug 25.
Three 3 GULL-BILLED TERNS were observed Aug 25, sitting on a sandspit
along Prime Hook Beach Rd, Sussex Co, DE; they continued to be seen
from that road through Aug 28. Both GULL-BILLED and BLACK TERNS were
reported from Bombay Hook's Shearness Pool on Aug 25.
BLACK TERN sightings along the Potomac River in Fairfax Co, VA,
included 8 or 9 spotted from a kayak not far from Belle Haven Marina
Aug 27; 3 were noted at Dyke Marsh Aug 28; and 3 at Hunting Creek
Bridge Aug 29. On Aug 23, 19 BLACK TERNS were observed at Poplar
Island, as was a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL. Some 40 BLACK TERNS were
reported Aug 28 from Staunton View, Mecklenberg Co, VA.
A SANDWICH TERN was found Aug 27 at Bethel Beach Natural Area
Preserve, Mathews Co, VA.
Two immature LITTLE BLUE HERONS and a TRICOLORED HERON were found at
Poplar Island, Talbot Co, MD, Aug 23, and the TRICOLORED HERON again
Aug 24. In Prince George's Co, MD, a TRICOLORED HERON visited Patuxent
River Park on Aug 24 and 26, while another TRICOLORED HERON was seen
at Jackson's Landing on Aug 26. LITTLE BLUE and TRICOLORED HERONS were
among the large egret flock near the bridge on Prime Hook Rd, Sussex
Co, DE, Aug 26.
On Aug 28 a CATTLE EGRET flew across the Potomac River into Montgomery
Co, MD, upstream from Riley's Lock on the C&O Canal.
Immature WHITE IBIS continue to frequent the several DE refuges, with
as many as 7 at Bombay Hook on Aug 24. Two juvenile WHITE IBIS were
also reported from Staunton View, Mecklenberg Co, VA, Aug 25 and 28.
On Aug 28 a MISSISSIPPI KITE flew over Hughes Hollow, Montgomery Co,
MD. That same day a MISSISSIPPI KITE was again seen in Halifax Co,
VA—as before, near the intersection of Wolf Trap Rd and Good's Trail.
A MISSISSIPPI KITE family continued to entertain viewers at 17th and
Utah Streets in North Arlington, VA, with sightings throughout the
week.
BROAD-WINGED HAWKS are on the move. On Aug 28 the hawk watch at
Snicker's Gap, on the Clarke/Loudon VA county line, reported 15, and
the Rockfish Gap hawk watch near Waynesboro, Augusta Co, VA tallied a
dozen.
An OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER posed for a photo at Finzel Swamp, Garrett
Co, MD, on Aug 29. An OLIVE-SIDED flycatcher again appeared at
Pennyfield Lock, C&O Canal, Montgomery Co, MD, Aug 23. On Aug 28 an
OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was seen at the Beltsville Agricultural
Research Center, Prince George's Co, MD.
PURPLE MARTINS continue to continue to congregate, in the evening, in
the trees by the Walmart and adjacent Home Depot along Pleasant Valley
Road in Winchester, Frederick Co, VA; on Aug 26 the flock was
estimated to number 3,000 to 4,000.
Warblers are trickling through. The best finds of the week were a
CONNECTICUT WARBLER at Leesylvania SP, Prince William Co, VA, on Aug
27 (it was in the small wetland at the end of the boardwalk), and a
GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER Aug 29 at Little Bennett RP, Montgomery Co, MD
(along the Mound Builder Trail).
A SUMMER TANAGER was seen Aug 27 at Pennyfield Lock, Montgomery Co,
MD.
BOBOLINKS were reported from Bombay Hook as of Aug 29.
***
This week's report was based on reports on the DE, MD, VA, and WV list
servers, eBird records and various birding pages on Facebook.
The Audubon Sanctuary Shop (301-652-3606, http://anshome.org/shop) is
an excellent source for guidebooks and many other nature-related
titles.
To report bird sightings, e-mail your report to vo...@anshome.org.
Please post reports before midnight Monday, identify the county as
well as the state, and include your name and a Tuesday morning
contact, e-mail or phone.
Thank you for your interest, and enjoy the birds.
*Of interest to the applicable state records committee
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