MARYLAND BIRDLIFE
THE MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC,
2101 Bolton Street, Baltimore 17, Md.
State President: Richard L, Kleen, St, Michaels, Md,
State Secretaiy: Charles M, Buchanan, lOU W, Melrose Ave, Balto 10, Md,
State Treasurer: A. J, Fletcher, Route 1, Denton, Md,
First Vice President: Richard Douglas, 5U Talbot St., Cumberland, Md,
Second Vice Presidents: Edwin Barry, Elmer Worthley, Marvin Hewitt,
Melvin Partridge, Oliver Gaines, Hilda Smith, Dr. Thomas Ambler
Trustees: Richard Douglas, John Workmelster, Edwin Barry, Mrs, Chase
Kirtley, Elmer Worthley, Dr, Charles Stine, Marvin Hewitt,
Naomi Hewitt, Dr, John Richards, William Shirey, Rebecca
Ibuinikhuysen, Oliver Grimes, Gladys Clark, Mrs. Goldie
Thomsen, Edith Adkins, Dr. Thomas Ambler
LOCAL UNITS
Allegany County Bird Club Frederick Branch, M, 0. S,
Avid Avista of Anne Arundel Co, Harford County Bird Club
Baltimore Club of M.O.S, Takoma Park Nature Club
Caroline County Bird Club Talbot County Bird Club
Active membership (including Maryland Birdlife and $2,00
membership in one of the local units)
Out-of-state memibership (Maryland Birdlife only) $1,00
Junior membership (under 18 years) $
CQNTiNTS, MARCH 1957
1956 County Bird List Richard L. Kleen 3
Maryland Nest Summary for 1956 Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Fletcher 10
The Season - October through Becomber Chandler S, Robbins 18
Junior Activities
A Trip to Blackwater Refuge James Voehell 21
The First Day of the Year Dan Gibson 22
Trip to Glenn Martin Refuge Michael Measix 22
Junior AcbieTers Richard L, Kleen 23
New Members 24
Coming Events 24
COVER: Saw-whet Owl, taken in net by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cole,
Towson, Md, Photo by Charles J. Stine, Jr.
HEADINGS: By Irving S. Haa^e, Art Editor
MARYLAND BIRDLIFE
Published Quarterly by the Ifaiyland Ornithological Society, Inc,
to Record and Encourage the Study of Birds in Maryland
Editor: Chandler S, Robbins, Patuxent Refuge, Laurel, Md,
Editorial Board: Mrs. Roberta Fletcher, Mrs. Mabel Hoyler,
Richard L. Kleen, Gordon Knight, Mrs. Martina Luff,
Mrs, Helen Miller, Charles Stine, W. Bryant Tyrrell
Junior Editorial Board: Wilbur Rlttenhouse, Gordon Knight, James Voshell
Production; Shirley Geddes, Richard Kleen, Marlon Pelton,
Martha Schaffer, Grace Wllllama
MARYLAND BIRDUFE
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Jiiarylan^ Ornidwlo^icaL SocUiy, £nc.
a tot Rollon Sired, ^aliimore fj, .^arylan^
Volume 13
MARCH 1957
Number 1
1956 COUNTY BIRD LISTS
Richard L. Kle«n
Once again a complete summary of the county lists, bird by bird, Is
Included in Maryland BlrdUf e . These summaries ware begun In 1954 and
continued in abbreviated form last, year. This year, owing to a number
of requests, they are again expanded and presented in their entirety.
All of us realize that a tabulation such as we are here presenting has
many weaknesses. The fact that the coverage by counties is uneven is
the moat obvious fault. If all M.O.S. members would keep lists of all
the birds they see in each county, this compilation would be much more
indicative of the relative abundance and scarcity of the various species
in the various geographic regions of our State. Only 37 species were
recorded In all 23 Maryland counties. Many counties were covered only
by birders passing through. This lack of systematic birding resulted in
missing in some counties such ubiquitous species as Crested Flycatcher,
Night hawk, V/ood Pewee, Crackle and Myrtle Warbler,
Perhaps this chart would be more valuable if it began during the
spring migration. Then the relative intensity of winter Invasions would
be easier to compare, as an example, 12 counties reported the ICvening
Crosbeak as compared to 10 the previous year, and 12 In 1954. This
would indicate that this bird is rather constant in its winter occur-
rence. Actually, most if not all of the 1956 reports occurred in the
first five months. This pest winter Evening Crosboaks have been almost
completely lacking in our State. If the next winter presents another
Invasion, the most complete perusal of these charts will not reveal the
lack of winter birds this past season. However, there is a value In
this work, and it is a value that will grow with the length of its con-
tinuance and the completeness of the coverage.
The total niimber of species observed in Maryland in 1956 was 287 .
This compares with 290 in 1955 and 279 in 1954. Worcester County led
the county lists as it has done consistently during the past years. It
is a section with a great variety of habitats. Including the only ocean
front area in the state. Only three other counties supplied lists that
reached 200. Talbot had 225, Queen Annes listed 203, and Anne Arundel
recorded 201. It was generally those counties with active chapters that
presented the most meaningful lists. Talbot, Anne Arundel, Carolioe,
Harford, Frederick, Allegany, Baltimore and Montgomery all submitted
lists which are very representative of the county. Those counties
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Brant
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Snow Goose
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Green -winged Teal
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Shovell er
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Wood Duck
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Redhead
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Ring-necked Duck
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Canvas -back
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Surf Scoter
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Ruddy Duck
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Willet
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
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Red-headed Woodpecker
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Eastern Kingbird
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Arkansas Kingbird
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Crested Flycatcher
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Wood Pewee
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X
X
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Tree Sv/allow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X :
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Bank Swallow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
Rough -winged Swallow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Bam Swallow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
Cliff Swallow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
>
X
X
10
Purple ^!artin
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Blue Jay
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X
X
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X
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Crow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Fish Crow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 17
Black-capped Chickadee
X
X
X
X
X
5
Carolina Chickadee
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 21
Tufted Titmouse
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
White-breasted Nuthatch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X IS
Red-breasted Nuthatch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
12
Brown -headed Nuthatch
X
X
X
X
X 5
Brown Creeper
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
House Wren
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 20
Winter Wren
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 16
Befwick*s Wren
X
X
2
Carolina Wren
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Long-billed Marsh V7ren
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X lA
Short-billed Marsh Wren
X
X
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Mockingbird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Catbird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Brown Thrasher
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Robin
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Wood Thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Hermit Thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Olive -backed Thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Gray -cheeked Thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 12
Veery
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 16
Eastern Bluebird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 55
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 19
Golden-crowned Kinglet
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
X
X
X
X
X
X.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 17
American Pipit
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Cedar Waxwing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Migrant Shrike
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Starling
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
White-eyed Vireo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 17
Yellow-throated Vlreo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Blue-headed Vireo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10
Red-eyed Vlreo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X 23
Philadelphia Vireo
X
X
X
X 4
Warbling Vireo
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 12
Black & White Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X.17
Prothonotary v/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 12
Swainson^s Warbler
X
X 2
Worm-eating V/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 11
Golden -winged Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 13
Blue-wineed V/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X IL
Tennessee Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X lo
Orange-crowned Warbler
X
X
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Nashville Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 12
Parula V/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 19
Yellow Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Magnolia Warbler
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 14
Cape May V/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 11
B1 -throated Blue Warblr
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 17
Ptyrtle Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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B1 -throated Green Warbl
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Chest -sided Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Bay-breasted Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 14
Black-poll Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Y ellow -throat ed Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10
Pine V/arbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Prairie Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Western Palm Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Yellow Palm Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Ovenbird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Northern V/ater -thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 13
Louisiana V/ater-thrush
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Kentucky Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
18
Connecticut V/arbler
X
X
X
3
Mourning Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
5
T ellow-throat
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Yellow-breasted Chat
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20
Hooded Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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V/ilson*s Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X .X
X
X
C^ada Warbler
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 13
American Redstart
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 19
English Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Bobolink
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Eastern Meadowlark
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Yellow -headed Blackbird
X
1
Red-wing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Orchard Oriole
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 19
Baltimore Oriole
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 17
Rusty Blackbird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
12
Brewer ^s Blackbird
X
X
X
3
Boat-tailed Crackle
X
X
X
3
Purple Crackle
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
22
Cowbird
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
19
Scarlet Tanaeer
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
20
Summer Tanager
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
11
Cardinal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
16
Blue Grosbeak
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
9
Indleo Bunt ine
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 21
Dickcissel
X
X
X
X
4
Evening Grosbeak
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 12
Purple Finch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
14
Pine Grosbeak
X
X
2
Pine Siskin
X
X
X
X
X
X
6
Goldfinch
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Red Crossbill
X
X
X
X
4
Towhee
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
23
Ipswich Sparrow
X
1
Savannah Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Grasshopper Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Henalow’s Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Sharp-tailed Sparrow
X
X
X
X
4
Seaside Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Vesper Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Tree Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10
Chipping Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
Field Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
V7h it e-crown ed Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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V/h it e -throat ed Sparrow
XXX
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
Fox Sparrov^
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 15
Lincoln's Sparrow
X
X
X
X
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Swamp Sparrow
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 16
Song Sparrov/
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X 23
Snow Bunting
X
X
2
Lark Sparrov;
X 1
King Eider
X 1
which have no active birders are represented by erratic lists which have
little joeanin^. Note the lack of suimer birdlng in St. Marys County, an
area that is well covered in the winter.
Twenty-five species were recorded in only one county. Worcester
grabbed the lion* a share in this category, mainly because of its ocean
front and extensive tidal flats. The 15 birds recorded only in Worces-
ter include; Harlequin Duck, European Teal, Glossy Ibis, Holboell*s
Grebe, Gannet, Wilson's Petrel, Cory* a Shearwater, Purple Sandpiper,
Hudsonian Curlew, Golden Plover, Piping Plover, Oyster-catcher, Roseate
Tern, Long-billed Dowit char and Yellow-headed Blackbird. Anne Arundel
contributed 4 unique species; Ipswich Sparrow, Klttlwake, Iceland Gull
and Wood Ibis. Talbot birders recorded the White-fronted Goose, Long-
eared Owl and Brown Pelican. Dorchester added to the list the Golden
Eagle and Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Queen Annea County contributed the
Stilt Sandpiper.
Special thanks are due to those observers who submitted lists of
birds observed. They Include; Harry Armlstead , Charles Buchanan,
Orville Crowder, Howard Dean, Dick Douglass, George Drunun, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Dubois, Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Fletcher, Marvin Hewitt, Prof, and
Mrs. David Howard, Richard L. Eleen, Gordon Knight, Seth H. Low, Michael
Messlx, Terry Moore, Lewis Orlng, Dr. and Mrs. John Ricbaras, Wilbur
Rittenhouse, Chandler S. Robbins, Dr. and Mrs. R. S. .‘Stauffer, John
Workraelster, Dr. and Mrs. Elmer ViTorthley and Grace Wright,
The total number of species observed in each county is listed below:
Garrett
115
Montgomery
169
Queen Annes
203
Allegany
119
Prince Georges
183
Caroline
156
Washington
155
Anne Arundel
201
Talbot
225
Firederlck
183
Calvert
97
Dorchester
174
Carroll
91
Charles
128
Wicomico
130
Baltimore
179
St. Marys
137
Somerset
34
Harford
103
Cecil
68
V/orcester
248
Howard
130
Kent
73
TOTAL
287
THE ANNUAL M.O.S, STATE CONVENTION will be held in Ocean City during the
weekend of May 10-12. Register with Mrs. Conner at the listings by May 4.
10
ilAHYLAND BIRDUFi
Vol. 13, Ilo, 1
MARYLAND NEST SUMMARY FOR 1956
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fletcher
The number of nests reported from LSaryland Increased from 980 In
1955 to 2,525 In 1956. While mere numbers of nests are not particularly
significant, this Increase in Interest is very welcome. However, a real
challenge still remains; four counties were not heard from: Carroll,
Cecil, Washington and Wicomico. Perhaps a great surprise is in store
for the person who spends a few hours in a neighboring county. An out-
growth of the nesting study could be an extension of the Society's mem-
bership to completely cover the State; for the most useful data are
accumulated by residents of an area who can observe the activities of
the breeding birds over the entire span of reproduction.
Of the nineteen counties reporting (Baltimore City was Included
with Baltimore County), nine reported more than ten species. Some un-
usual species were reported from Isolated spots in the State. Of course,
we highly desire the data on unusual species, but we are likewise inters
ested in the total ecology. A race to find 200 Black Vulture nests can
yield 200 Black Vulture nests and little useful data. (Incidentally,
has anyone seen one Black Vulture nest?) Counties with over ten species
are as follows: Caroline, 49; Talbot, 46; Harford, 36; Prince Georges,
27; Montgomery, 27; C^ueen Annes, 23; Garrett, 20; Baltimore, 19; and
Worcester, 15. There were 101 species reported in the entire study, an
Increase of twelve over 1955. It is interesting to note that three
times as many counties reported over ten species as last year.
Only two new species were added in 1956, the Glossy Ibis and Ring*
necked Pheasant, bringing the total recorded in the eight-year period to
162. Species for which only one nesting report was received in 1956 are
Blue-winged Teal, Pied-bllled Grebe, Ring-necked Pheasant, Virginia Rail,
Black-billed Cuckoo, Horned Owl, V/hlp-poor^ill, Ruby -throated Humming-
bird, Ruffed Grouse, Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Hairy Woodpecker,
Cedar Waxwing, Warbling Vireo, Parula Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler,
Pine Vi'arbler, Yellow- throat , Goldfinch, and Sharp-tailed and Seaside
Sparrows. The greatest number reported for a species was 365 Great Blue
Heron nests, 350 being recorded by Kleen on Poplar Islands, Talbot
County, The Maryland State Bird, the Baltimore Oriole, accounted for 8
nests this year — a respectable improvement over the single one in 1955.
Juniors, again, took a leading part in locating and reporting nests.
Leaders were Harry T. Armlstead (92 nests), Talbot Co.; Gordon Knight
(67), Harford Co.; Robert Fletcher (33), Caroline Co,; and Wilbur
Rittenhouse (32), Queen Annes Co. Runners-up were cousins Terry Moore
and Michael Messix of Queen Annes Co. Altogether, 20 Juniors took part
— nearly a third of the 63 persons reporting. This represents approxi-
mately 10 percent of the membership of the Maryland Ornithological Soci-
ety. Adults with 10 or more nests are Elsie Bllbrough, Mrs. Carroll
Bright, Allen J. Duvall, Mr, and Mrs. A. J. Fletcher, Richard Forman,
Orville W. Crowder, Mrs, Carl G. Francis, Mrs. Katherine A. Goodpasture,
Marvin W. Hewitt, Richard L. Kleen, Seth H. Low, Everett F. Uashburn,
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Robert T. Mitchell, Sarah Quinn, Chandler S. Robbias, Carol Scudder,
Robert E. Stewart and Mrs. Jean Worthley, The completeness of the
data submitted by the observers this year is greatly appreciated.
PIED-BILLH) GREBE - 3 eggs in Patuxent Refuge neat, June 4; 4
2/3-grown young from this nest fed by parent, J\ily 24 (F. M. Uhler),
GREAT BUJE HERON - 350 nests on Poplar Islands, Talbot Co., 25 to
75 ft. high, Apr. 22 (Richard L. Kleen, e^^. ). 15 nests with large
young 75 ft. up in sycamore trees on Black Swamp Neck, Prince Georges
Co., Juno 8 (Robert E. Stewart).
AMERICAN EGRET - One nest found on Poplar Is., Talbot Co., on Apr.
22 about 50 ft. up in a loblolly pine (R.L.K. , About 50 pairs
with young at various stages on Mills Island, Worcester Co., on June 25
(R.E.S.) .
SNOWY EGRET - Young in 100 Mills Is. nests, June 25 (R.E.S. ).
LOUISIANA HERON - 25 pairs with young, June 25, Mills Is. (R.E.S,).
LITTLE BLUE HERON - 50 pr. with young, June 25, Mills Is. (R.E.S.).
GREQ^ HERON - 4 nests (3 containing 3 eggs, 1 with 1 egg) found in
bushes at Nelson's Island, Talbot Co.; also 2 young. 3 nests in a duck
blind at Bellevue with 3 young, 3 young and 2 eggs. All on July 2
(Harry T. Armistead) .
BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON - About 75 pairs with young of various
ages on Mills Island, Worcester Co. on June 25 (R.E.S.).
EASTERN GLOSSY IBIS - Fbund nesting on Mills Island by Stewart.
Details have been submitted to The Auk .
MALLARD - 2 females with a Joint brood of 15 young, Patuxent Refuge,
Juno 4 (F.M.U.).
BLACK DUCK - First Patuxent Refuge young hatched on Apr, 24
(F.M.U.). Robert Fletcher saw an adult with 10 ducklings on May 5 at
Garland Lake, Caroline Co. Adult with 6 young' seen at the same place on
July 15, 2 nests at Nelson's Is. held 5 and 4 eggs on July 2 (H.T.A).
GADWALL - Nest of 5 eggs found In Dorchester Co. by Stewart and
Don Fankhauser on May 4 — first record fbr Dorchester Co,
BLUE-WINGED TEAL - Female with 8 ducklings seen on July 2 at Black-
water Refuge, Dorchester Co. (H.T.A. ).
WOOD DUCK - Female with 8 young, Garland Lake, Caroline Co., May 5
(Roberta B. Fletcher), Adult and 6 young, Greensboro, May 22 (M.Hewitt).
RED-SHOULDERU) HAVJK - 3 nests at Patuxent Refuge, Prince Gearges
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Co. Adult Incubating on Apr. 15 and 4 young on limbs, June 3 (Fred
Schmid) . Stewart and Paul Springer found another neat on May 5 and
Clark '/Webster found the third on May 8. One nest was not successful.
bald KAGLE - In Calvert County near Cocktown Creek one nest was
found about 60 ft. up in a pine, June 8 (R.E.S.).
OSPREY - Building had begun in dead tree near Trappe on Mar. 84
(R.L.K. ). Another nest was being built on top of a 70 ft. radar tower
at Fairbanks, Apr. 7. 16 nests on Poplar Islands on Apr. 22, ranging
from 3 to 35 ft. (R.L.K. , ^ al.). Talbot County had 8 nests with young
in duck blinds, June 30 (H.T.aT) .
RUFFED CROUSE - Mrs. Helen B. Miller found 4 eggs in a nest at 4H
Camp in Garrett County, June 15.
BOB-WHITE - One nest reported with 15 eggs, July 4, Talbot County
(Mrs. Ronald Nevius) . 6 broods of small young seen in Caroline, Prince
Georges, Queen Annas and Talbot Counties, July 9 to Sept. 3.
RING-NECEED IHEASANT - 6 young about 10 days old seen with hen one
mile east of Norrlsvllle, Harford Co., on May 29 (Orville W. Crowder).
VIRGINIA RAIL - In Elliott Island marsh, Dorchester Co., a nest of
4 eggs was found on May 25 (R.E.S.).
KTT.LDEEK - 9 nests, 4 of which were successful. Eggs in nests from
May 2 through June 22.
HERRING GULL - Kleen found 7 nests dead grasses on Sharp's Is.,
July li 3 eggs; 2 eggs; 1 egg and 1 young; 2 infertile eggs; rest empty.
LAUGHING GULL - 27 young banded on July 25 on channel Island off
South Point, Worcester Co. (Everett P, Mashbum) .
FORSTER'S TERN - 15 nests with eggs on Shelldrake Is., Chincoteague
Bay, and 57 nests with eggs (1 small young) on Mink Tump, Chincoteague
Bay, all on June 25 (R.E.S.). 49 of these nests held 3 eggs each.
COMMON TERN - 28 nests (4 with young) on St. Pierre Island, Somer-
set Co., June 12 (R.E.S.). 15 nests with eggs on Sharp's Island, July 1
(R.L.K,). On Nelson's Island, Talbot Co., 12 nests were found on July 2,
all containing eggs (H.T.A.). 91 neats visited in Sinepuient Bay had
eggs on July 13 (Dr. Charles J. Stine, et al.) .
LEAST TERN - Armlstead found 4 nests with eggs on Nelson's Island,
Talbot Co., July 2. 4 young banded at Ocean City, Jrily 25 (E.F.M.).
ROYAL TERN - 31 young raised at the colony off South Point, Wor-
cester Co. All ware caught and banded on July 25 by Mashbum.
BLACK SKIMMER - Only eggs on July 13. 38 young banded on July 25.
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MOURNING DOVE - Neat with young on Apr, 29 In Caroline County; same
nest used for second brood, May 30 (Hewitt). Late nest with eggs at
Millington, Kent Co.j Sept. 6 (Chandler S. Robbins). Nesting heights
varied from 3 ft. to 12 ft.
YELLOff-BILLED CUCKOO - Adult carrying food, July 18, in Caroline
County. One fledgling in Talbot County nest on Aug. 10 (H.T.A.).
BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO - Gordon Knight found a Harford County nest 4^
ft. up in honeysuckle in a second-gpoirth swamp with 2 eggs and a newly-
hatched young, May 26; on June 4 nest contained only 2 dead young.
BARN 0\iIL - 4 nests, one with 8 eggs in Talbot County (R.L.K. ).
HORNED OWL - Schmid and party found a nest with eggs 55 ft. up in a
loblolly pine near Chester, Queen Annes Co., Mar. 3.
WHIP-POOR-WILL - At Camp ilardela, Caroline Co., a nest with 2 eggs
was found on July 7 (Bob Fritter).
CHIMNEY SV/IPT - 3 young banded from a nest at Denton, Caroline Co.,
July 13 (Fletcher) .
RUBY-THROATED HUMMINGBIRD - Mrs. John C. Bauer reported a nest in
’.Vest Ocean City, Worcester Co., about 17 ft. up on May 13.
BELT5D KINGFISHER - One record in Talbot County.
FLICKER - Young in 2 Garrett County nests, June 8 and 13 (Ralph
Folk, Jean W'orthley) .
Rill-BELLIED VifCODPECKER - In Queen Annes County a male was seen at a
new nesting site, Apr. 7 (Wilbur Rit teahouse ) . Dates of the 6 records
submitted ranged from the above date to June 20, when nestlings were
noted at Camp Mardela (W.R.). Heights ranged from 15 to 50 ft.
RED-HEADED WOODPECKER - 2 Baltimore City neats by lydra Gillespie;
building 15 ft. up in sycamore, June 15; young 40 ft. up on June 30.
hairy WOODPECKER - A first nesting record for Caroline County at
Henderson, June 14; adult feeding young in dead birch cavity (Hewitt).
DOWNY V:OODP0CKER - Young being fed in nest, June 1, at Easton;
young in Garrett County on June 10. Records from Caroline, Harford,
and Prince Georges Counties during same period.
EASTERN KINGBIRD - 5 nestB, May 14 to July 1, at heights of 10 to
20 ft. All reported nests were near dwellings,
CRESTED FLYCATCHER - On June 1 a nest of 4 eggs was found in an
Easton paper box (R.L.K. ). Another, which was being built in a paper
box at Greensboro, July 15, was unsuccessful (M.H.).
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Eastern PHOEBE - 121 nests reported. Earliest building was Apr, 13
at ”L03t Valley” near Norris vllle in northern Harford County (O.'.Y.C.).
Stewart recorded the latest egg date on file for ilarj'land; July 21 at
Patuxent Refuge; one of the 3 eggs in the nest had hatched by the next
day, the other 2 failed to hatch. One nest at Concord, Caroline Co.,
was in a barn; the bird had to fly in under the door where the sill was
missing. This nest has been used for 7 years (Carol Scudder),
ACADIAN FLYCATCHER - 10 nests. One in Baltimore County, 6 ft. in a
beech tree, had 2 cowbird eggs and 3 flycatcher eggs, June 9; only the
cowbird survived (Mr. and IJrs, Albert Walker). Robert Fletcher found a
nest at Camp Mardela, Caroline Co. with 3 young; the adult sat on the
nest and allowed Itself to be picked up and banded, July 11.
EASTERIJ wood PEA’EE - 2 nests in Baltimore County, 1 with young on
June 14 (Mrs. Carl Francis). One -at Q,ueen Anne was in the exact spot of
a 1955 nest (W.R.), Also at Queen ;mne parents were feeding 2 young
that could hardly fly on the very late date of Sept, 10 (W.R.).
TREE SV;aLLu;Y - 2 records in Caroline County; birds built in boxes
in fence rows, May 10, but were destroyed by predators. Young were in a
Wood Duck box at Pleasant Valley, Garrett Co., June 10 (Lois McCullough).
BANK SV/ALLOW - 200 pairs building beside U.S. 50, 3 miles west of
Bay Bridge, May 11 (Seth H. Low and Robbins). 4 young in Pasadena nest,
June 22 (McCullough) . Also reported from Talbot County.
ROUCai-WINGED SVJALLOW - Nest with 6 eggs at Ady Road bridge over
Deer Creek, Harford Co., June 1 (O.W.C.).
BARN SWALLOV/ - Nests in Caroline and Harford Counties with eggs on
May 20. Latest young were still in a Caroline County nest, July 30
(M.H. ). One unusual nest with 4 young Inside a front porch at Chester,
Queen Annes Co. (M.H,).
PURPLE MARTIN - 18 pairs, which was about one -third, returned to
boxes. at Denton which had been raided by racoons in 1955. The last
birds left the nest, Aug. 2. Records also from Worcester and Talbot Cos.
BLUE JAY - Earliest nest in Ealtinore County, under construction on
Apr. 12, had 4 young, May 31; a cat killed these nestlings by throwing
them from the nest (Walker) ,
AMERICAI’I CROW - 2 Patuxent Refuge nests: May 14 with well-grown
young, and May 19 with eggs (Schmid) .
CAROLINA CHICKADEE - 8 nests, heights 3 to 6 ft. 7 young were in a
Denton nest, May 10 (R.B.F. ). Young left a Greensboro nest, June 6
(Elsie Bilbrough) . Young in Harford County nests, May 29 and 30 (G.K. ).
TUFTED TIIMOUSE - Building in dead oak cavity at St. Michaels, Apr.
19 (R.L.K.), One Denton nest in bird box, May 7 (Mrs. Carroll Bright),
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WHITN-BRiSASrLD NUTHATCH - 5 eggs In Unity nest, Montgomery Co,, May
20 (Seth H. Lovj) . Young out of nest near Sycamore Is., Montgomery Co.,
May 29 (Katherine A. Goodpasture). Yo’ong In Garrett County neat, 15 to
16 ft. up in shagbark hickory, June 10 (G.K. ).
ilOUSiS (/Raj - 14 nests, May 22 to Aug, 16. Allegany Co, nest had 7
eggs on June 17 (Leonard M, Llev;ellyn) . Caroline County nest had 3
young on Aug. 16 (Bright).
CAROLINA V/HEN - 9 nests, Apr, 6 to June 29. One nest at Denton was
in a cider press (Robert Fletcher) ,
LONG-BILLiiD MARSH VJREN - Stewart found a nest with 2 eggs In
Elliott Island marsh, May 25, 1^ ft. up in Spartlna cynosuroldes .
MOCKINGBIRD - 12 reports, May 1 (2 eggs) to Aug. 1 (young out).
CATBIRD - 35 nests, eggs May 6 to July 21, 3 to 10 ft, up,
BROViiN THRASHER - 18 records with the first nest seen at Denton, May
4 (R.B.F,). Height ranged from ground level to 7. ft. One bird used
1955 Catbird nest in Caroline Co. (Bright), Latest young (half-grown)
in Greensboro nest, July 28.
ROBIN - Most of the nests reported vjere found in April and May,
fewer in June and July, Earliest dates (2 eggs) were Apr, 12 and 15 in
Montgomery Co. (K.A.G. ). Latest dates came from Caroline Co., where
Scudder found a nest of 3 eggs, Aug. 12, and one of 4 on Aug. 19 (which
hatched Aug. 23) . A nest of 4 eggs was on the ground by a Denton fence
post which was not near a tree or bush; the eggs were destroyed later
(Fletcher), About one-third of the nests were built in woods or in
trees along fence rows. About half the nests reported were successful.
WOOD THRUSH - All but 5 of the 26 nests were in deciduous trees.
Heights varied from 2^- to 15 ft. 5 eggs were in a Harford Co, nest on
May 30. Another Harford nest had 2 thrush eggs and a.cowbird egg. May
31. A Caroline nest had cornstalks ft. long hanging from it.
EASTERN BLUEBIRD - The earliest record was from Caroline County,
building on apr. 7 (Elsie Bilbrough) . All nests were in boxes except 2,
one In a fence post and another in a dead tree. 16 nests reported.
BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER - Building in Caroline (M.H.) and Montgomery
(K.A.G.) Counties, Apr, 29, and in Baltimore County, May 5 (Erana K.
Lubbert). Young in Harford County nest, June 4 (G.K, ). 8 to 25 ft. up.
CEDAR V/AXWING - An adult was carrying string put out for a Balti-
more Oriole at Greensboro, May 8 (I. Bilbrough). This is the first time
any nesting activity of this bird has been observed in Caroline County,
STARLING - The nesting records. show that this species will use any
available nesting site, such as chimneys, cavities and nail kegs. The
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first building activity was reported Apr. 14. One Caroline County pair
carried 72 white grubs to 5 young in less than an hour (Scudder).
YSLLOW-THROATSD VIREO - Nest 35 ft. up at Patuzent Refuge, where
adult was feeding young on June 13 (Llewellyn) . Adult feeding young
cowblrd at Henderson, June 25 (Hewitt).
red-eyed VTREO - First egg laid May 18 in Harford County (O.W.C,),
early. Adults feeding young cowblrd at Greensboro, Aug. 29. Cowblrd
egg and 2 vireo eggs in Harford County, June 9. Nests 4 to 30 ft. up.
Parent feeding flying young with incomplete head feathering at Quean
Anne, Queen Annes County, Sept. 12 (W.R.).
ViARBLING VIREO - Young out of nest, June 30, Talbot Co. (T. Moore).
PARULA V/ARBLER - Began building. May 5 at Kensington (K.A.G. ).
e
CHESTNUT -SIDED WARBLER - Knight found a nest with 2 eggs in a
blackberry bush about 4 ft. from the ground in Garrett County, June 10.
PINE WARBLER - Young out of Bellevue nest, Aug. 12 (H.T.A.).
OVEN-BIRD - Parents feeding young out of Montgomery Co. nest, June
10 (K.A.G. ). 3 eggs in a Garrett Co. nest, June 15 (Lois McCoUough) .
LOUISIANA WATER-THRUSH - 5 eggs in Kensington nest, May 5; newly-
hatched birds dead. May 23 (K.A.G.). 1 young in Lost Valley nest, June 9.
YELLOW-THROAT - A nest of 4 young found at Pleasant Valley, Garrett
Co., about 10 in. from the ground, June 11 (G.K.).
YELLOW-BREASTED CHAT - 3 Harford County nests with eggs. May 82,
June 3 and June 9; clutches of 5, 4 and 4; heights 2 to 5 ft. (O.W.C.).
AMERICAN REDSTART - 3 nests, 25 to 30 ft. up in deciduous trees in
Baltimore, Montgomery and Garrett Counties, from May 20 to June 9.
ENGLISH SPARROW - Young out of Caroline County nest on May 21.
EASTERN MEADOT/LARK - Eggs May 19 (Dorch. Co.) to July 7 (Garrett).
RED-WING - 75 percent of 174 Queen Annes Co. nests checked from
June 7 to June 26 contained eggs (Richard Forman). 3 in, to 14 ft. up.
ORCHARD ORIOLE - 4 nests. May 24 to June 21. 10 to 45 ft. up.
BALTIMORE ORIOLE - Building in Talbot Co. began May 5 (T. Ambler).
Young out of 4 nests in Caroline, Frederick and Allegany Cos. by June 25.
PURPLE GRACKLE - Nasts were being built by Apr. 16 in Caroline Co.
On May 17 Mitchell, Robbins and Duvall found that 77 percent of Queen
Annes Co. nests examined held young; one nest contained 10 eggs. Young
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out of the nest were still begging for food in Montgomery Co., July 29
(E.A.G.)- Nesting heights varied from 3 to 18 ft.
COWBIRD - Eggs or young were cared for by Acadian Flycatcher, Wood
Thrush, Yellovz-throated Vireo, Red-eyed Vlreo, Red-wing, Cardinal,
Indigo Bunting, Red-eyed Towhee, and Chipping Sparrow,
SUMMER TaNAGER - Building in Montgomery Co. on May 16 (K.A.G. ).
Female on Queen Annes Co. nest. May 28. Young left Denton nest, June 28.
CARDINAL - 3 eggs in Harford and Caroline County nests on May 10.
The height of nests ranged from 1^ to 10 ft. Family of 3 short-tailed
young able to fly short distances in Montgomery Co., Sept. 3 (K.A.G. ).
BLUE GROSBEAK - A nest with one young about 10 ft. up in a bush at
Bellevue, July 7. Young with parent in Prince Georges Co., July 15.
INDIGO BUNTING - Female feeding a cowblrd in Talbot Co., Aug. 7
(Armi stead ) . Parents feeding 2 Juvenile birds on Sept. 10 In Queen
Annes Co. (Rittenhouse) .
EASTERN GOLDFINCH - Nest about 20 ft. up in a red maple, Montgomery
Co., female Incubating, Aug. 5 (Goodpasture).
RED-EYED TOWHEE - Harford nest had 3 eggs on June 3, 3 young on
June 9 (O.W.C.). Pleasant Valley nest, 3^ ft. up, had 3 eggs on June 13
(Glnny Killen) . Anne Arundel nest, 3j ft. up, destroyed by black snake,
July 4 (McCollough) . Young barely flying at Bellevue, Aug. 17 (H.T.A.).
GRASSHOPPER SPARROW - Immature on fence, Aug. 6, Caroline Co.
SHARP-TAILED SPARROW - 3 eggs in Elliott Is. marsh, May 25 (R.E.S.).
SEASIDE SPARROW - 3 eggs in nest in Elliott Is. marsh, Dorchester
Co., May 25; rim of nest 4 in. above the ground (R.E.S.).
CICLPPING SPARROW - 32 nests were reported from Apr, 21 to Aug. 16.
Nesting heights ranged from 4 to 30 ft. 4 of the nests were found in
the woods and 8 of the records showed that conifers were used for
nesting sites. A Harford Co. record showed that each of the 4 eggs in
one nest was laid before 7:30 a.m., Standard Time (G.K. ).
FIELD SPARROW - Young out of Harford Co. nest, May 26. Later nest
in Caroline Co. batched Aug. 3. One of the 6 nests reported was built
on the ground; the others varied from 4 in. to 2^ ft,
SWAMP SPARROW - 4 nests from Pleasant Valley, Garrett Co., 0 to 8
in. up, 3 eggs, June 10 (G.K. ); 4 eggs, June 13 (G.K. ); 4 young, June
10 (Gladys H. Cole); 4 eggs and 1 young, June 14 (Dick Wilson).
SONG SPARROW - Building near Greensboro, Apr. 22. 3 young in late
Denton nest. Sept. 22; this nest was built in an old Robin nest (R.B.F.).
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OCTOBER, NOVatBEK, DECEMBER, 1956
Chandler S. Robbins
The late fall and early winter period was characterized meteoro-
logically by locally heaTy showers In October and Noveid:>er and unseason-
ably high thermometer readings in December, At Royal Oak in Talbot
County 8.90 inches of rain fell on Nov. 2. Temperatures averaged
slightly above normal in October and November; in Deceuher the average
temperature of 46.5° at Baltimore (7.7° above normal) shattered the 140-
year record, and favored the survival of southern stragglers. The scar-
city of northern winter visitors, however. Is not to be attributed to
the locally mild weather — but rather to an abundance of natural food in
eastern Canada and the bordering states.
Herons, In addition to the usual wintering Great Blue and Black-
crowned Night Herons, American Bitterns, and the occasional American
Egret, there were reports of a Little Blue Heron and 2 Least Bitterns at
Christmas time. The Little Blue was found near Ocean City on Dec. 27 by
Dick and Martha Dubois; it was the first time this species had been ob-
served on any Maryland Christmas Count, although our Cape May neighbors
have found it in several recent years. Single Least Bitterns turned up
near Easton on Dec. 9 (found deed by Nita Nevius) , and in the Elliott
Island marshes at the end of the month (John Terborgh) .
Swans and Geese. A great influx of Whistling Swans reached Talbot
County on Nov. 9. The peak movement, with an estimate in the thousands,
passed Gibson Is. on Nov. 14 (Mrs. W. L. Henderson, Mrs. Gall Tappan).
The majority of Canada Geese, on the other hand, arrived about three
weeks earlier than this. Mrs. Austin L. Hoffman reported 18 flocks over
Gambrill State Park from Oct. 10 to Nov. 10; she noted 3 flocks on Oct.
18 (also the peak date at Gibson Is.), 5 flocks (300 individuals) on
Oct, 21, and 3 flocks on Oct. 24. On the latter date Lois Horn also
counted 3 flocks over Patuxent Refuge, and others were seen over Balti-
more by Mrs, Albert Walker and Donald McComas. A White-fronted Goose,
the second Maryland record of the century, was closely observed at Ox-
ford, Talbot Co., in mid -October by Sigmund Hersloff, whose waterfcsrl
sanctuary has attracted as many as 15,000 Canada Geese at one time.
Ducks . Three Old-squaws at Gibson Island on Oct. 18 were the
earliest arrivals there in more than ten years (MeSdames Henderson and
Tappan) • An unusually large flock of American Scoters for the upper
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Chesapeake was a group of 100 at Clhson Island on Noy. 9 (same observer^;
no others were reported from the Western Shore this fall. Rarities In-
cluded a European Widgeon at Gibson Island, Dec. 31 (Ur. and Mrs. Dolf
Swing), and an Immature male King Elder on the Ocean City Christmas
Count, Dec, 27 (David A. Cutler and party),
Galllnules , Shoreblrds , The third winter record for the Florida
Gallinule was established on the Ocean City Count, Dec, 27, when David
Cutler saw one at the fresh water pond in V«est Ocean City. Shoreblrds
wintered In greater numbers than at any time In the past ten years.
Fourteen species and 4,300 Individuals of sandpipers and plovers were
tallied on the Ocean City Count, nearly twice as many individuals as In
any past year. Counts of the following birds were -higher than ever
before; Semlpalmated Plover, 4; Black-bellied Plover, 200; Woodcock, 7;
Wilson* s Snipe, 32; Lesser Yellow-legs, 4; Red-backed Sandpiper, 2,150;
and Sander ling, 1,500. A Golden Plover was identified at Denton on Oct.
15 and 16 by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fletcher and l^vin Hewitt, who found It
feeding with a flock of Killdeer.
Gulls , Skimmer B . Urs. Henderson and Urs. Tappan noted hundreds of
Laughing Gulls around Gibson Island on Oct. 12; their last 10 were re-
corded on Nov. 27, a few days later than the usual departure time. The
number of Elttlwake observations for this State was doubled during
Christmas week. One was found dead on the Ocean City Jetty on Dec. 27
by David Cutler and preserved by Dr, Ira N. Gabrlelson, Another was
watched at the mouth of the South River on the Dec. 30 Annapolis Count
(Robbins) . A flock of 11 Black Skimmers remained at Ocean City through
Dec. 27 (Cutler and others).
Cuckoos , Owls . Swifts . A Black-billed Cuckoo identified in Balti-
more on Nov. 4 by Dr. David E. Davis is the latest on record for Mary-
land. The Yellow-billed species left at the usual time, the last three
occurrences being on the Eastern Shore, Oct. 3-6 (Wilbur Rittenhouse,
Marvin Hewitt, and Mrs. A. J. Fletcher). This was the poorest winter In
recent years for the Saw-whet Owl In Maryland; the only one reported was
found at St. Michaels, Dec. 14. Final Chimney Swift observations
followed the usual pattern: a scattering of single birds and small
flocks from rural and suburban commmltles during the first 9 days of
October, climaxed by an estimated 200 birds In Baltimore on Oct. 13
(Mrs. Albert Walker).
Woodpeckers , Swallows , Flycatchers . There was a good southward
flight of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers; as many as 7 were encountered at
Gibson Island on Oct. 3. An unusual bird for Queen Annas County was a
Plicated woodpecker seen on Nov. 4 by Wilbur Rittenhouse near the town
of Queen Anne. Caroline County, Just across Tuckahoe Creek from Queen
Anne, still has no record of this woodpecker. The Seneca Christmas
Count turned In a total of 42 Red-headed Woodpeckers on the last day of
the year. There were other reports of this species from the Piedmont,
and a single Individual (the 13th observation since 1940) was studied at
Gibson Island on Dec. 30 (Mrs. Walter Hugbson and Mrs. William Hughson) .
Tree Swallows, which usually leave Maryland In winter, were regular
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throughout December In southern Dorchester County (Robert E. Stewart and
others) . A late Eastern Phoebe was seen at Monkton in northern Balti-
more County on Dec. 5 (Stephen W. Simon).
Jays , Creepers . The fall migration of Blue Jays through Maryland
was meagre indeed in comparison with recent years; this is further borne
out by Christmas Counts near and east of the Chesapeake: Blackwater*s 7
individuals were the fewest since 1952, and at Gibson Island fourteen
participants spotted only one lone bird. The nine Christmas Counters
who hiked the C & 0 Canal from Great Falls to above the Seneca swamp on
Doc. 31 compiled a total of 48 Brown Creepers — twice as many as in any
other area except Annapolis,, which had 36.
Wrens , Yireos , Harvey Brackblll, in his Jan. 1 column in the
Balt imore Evening Sun , tells of a Bewick’s Wren that visited the feeding
shelf of Philip Myers in Baltimore on Dec. 3. Common as the Red-eyed
Vlreo is in summer and during the spring and autumn migration periods,
we should expect to find late stragglers from time to time. And yet
this seldom happens, although many scarcer species are more frequently
seen weeks after their usual departure time. A year ago we commented
upon a Red-eyed Vlreo banded at Monkton on Oct. 25, 1955 as being "ex-
ceptionally late." One seen in the Pennyfield (Seneca) area on Nov. 9,
1956 by Ralph Lawrence and Bryant Tyrrell is even more so — Just two days
short of the State record. Less unusual but still noteworthy is a Blue-
headed Vireo seen in Baltimore on Nov. 2 by Alice Kaestner.
Warblers . There were several late warbler reports. A dozen
species in this family were seen in Caroline County alone during the
late fall period. A Cape May Warbler visited Mrs. Katherine Goodpasture's
suet stick in Kensington through Oct. 16; another, the second winter
record for Maryland, was observed at a distance of six feet at Greens-
boro on Dec. 27 (Mrs. Fletcher). The last Yellow -breasted Chat presumed
to be a migrant was found at Gibson Island on Oct. 3 (Mesdames Henderson
and Tappan) . \71ntaring individuals were located as follows: at Catons-
vllle in the Piedmont from Dec, 10 on (Mrs. Polls Komlanos) , at Aberdeen
on the edge of the Piedmont (Gordon Knight) , and at Easton on the Coastal
Plain (through Dec. 29, Terry Moore).
Orioles . Oct. 11 Is a good late departure date for the Baltimore
Oriole; one was seen on this date at Preston by Marvin Hewitt. A month
and a half later, on Nov. 27, a wintering bird appeared at the Annapolis
feeding station of Prof, and Mrs. David Howard. On Dec. 11, as rented
in Hervey Brackblll* s Jan. 1 column, a male returned to the Vfaverly
feeder of VJilllam 0. Purcell, where a male had stayed from Jan, 14 to
Apr. 9 last winter. Jane Offutt holds the record for hospitality to
this species, with 3 individuals at her feeder, as related In her own
words in the preceding issue of Maryla nd Blrdlife .
Tanagers . Both species of tanagers were seen on unusually late
dates at Gibson Island by Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Tappan: a Summer
Tanager on Oct. 2, 4 Scarlet Tanagers on Oct, 9, and 2 Scarlet Tanagers
Oil Oct. 16.
March 1957
UARYUm BIRDLIKE
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James Voshell
Five members of the Talbot County Junior Biird Club, Meade Lloyd,
Herndon and Brian Stellkle, Ray HarrlBon, and I, met at Ur. Kleen*s home
on Saturday night, February 2, We planned to stay overnight and start
out early Sunday morning for Blacknater Refuge. Although we overslept
the next morning, we started for Blackwater at about 9 a.m. It was
miserable weather. The sky was completely overcast and it rained on and
off nearly the entire day, We did not expect to see very many good
birds and thought most of our birding would be done from the car.
As wo neared the refuge headquarters, we saw thousands of Canada
Geese and just as many Pintails feeding in one of the refuge cornfields.
Wo searched the area for Snow and Blue Geese but found none. After
signing in at headquarters and eating our lunch, we walked to the first
tower. We didn't have much luck there so we headed down a now trail
that has Just been opened. The most interesting bird we saw edong that
trail was a V/inter V/ren. It started raining harder so we headed back to
the car and drove down to the dike. On our way we saw a small bird with
white wing markings in a cornfield. We stopped and investigated. After
chasing it around a bit, we found it was a Snow Bunting, a life bird for
most of us.
A few minutes later we stopped the car and started on foot along
the CCC dike road. We walked along, seeing a few ducks and a few spar-
ro?m, when all of a sudden a large bird flew up in front of us. It was
an American Bittern. As we walked farther along the trail we noticed an
eagle sitting on a tree. We thought at first it was an Immature Bald
Eagle but when we got close we saw it was an adult Golden Eagle.
In a little while we reached the tower. We found Barn Owl pellets
under the tower, picked up as many as we could, put them in a bag, and
saved them for future study. While we were at the tower we saw thou-
sands of Canada Geese, and feeding with them were a few Snows and Blues.
We watched them for awhile and then started out again. By the time we
reached the car we were pretty tired. It must be three miles around the
dike road. On the way home we counted up and realized we had observed
61 species. ViTe never imagined we would see so many interesting birds on
such a miserable day.
St. Michaels
MARYLAND BIRDLIFE
Vcl. 15, No. 1
THE ITRST DAY OF THE YEAR
Dan Gibson
On January 1, I- left hiome at about 7 a.ra. on my bicycle, bound to
pick up a lot of species to start off my yearns list. The bird I wanted
moat to find was a Short-eared Owl that I had seen several days earlier
near Chestertown. I went to the field where I had seen it, but to no
avail .
I went from there to Brice’s Mill Pond. Here I picked up two drake
Gadwalls swimming with some Bald pates. The Gadwalls were life-listers.
Also at the pond, I saw Carolina V/rens, Tufted Titmice and Red-bellied
Woodpeckers.
From here I rode on to finish my trip along the Chester River.
When I arrived at the river, I saw Canvas-backs, Ruddy Ducks, a Great
Blue Heron, and Ring-billed and Herring Gulls. '.Ifhen I got home after
my morning’s trip, I had seen thirty-five species.
After lunch my mother took me down to Quaker Neck Landing by car.
There I saw Horned and Pied-billed Grebes, American Golden-eyes, Whis-
tling Swans and a Sparrov# Hawk. Then she took me to St. Paul’s Church
where I saw a Golden-crowned Kinglet in the pines, a Myrtle V.’arbler, and
a pair of Ring-necked Ducks on a nearby pond. After this it was getting
late 30 we headed for home.
On the xvay I tabulated my day's tally and found that I had seen
fifty-one species, which is the best I’ve ever done on a winter day,
Chestertown
OUR TRIP TO THE GUNN L. MARTIN REFUGE
Michael Messiz
We took oiir trip on March 3, 1957. My friend Terry Moore and his
father and mother took V/llbur Rittenhouse and me to the Glenn L. Martin
Refuge near Chestertown in Kent County.
We started about 12:30 for the refuge. On our way we saw many
birds, including Red -tailed Hawk, Sparrow Hawk and Wilson’s Snipe. We
arrived at the refuge about 1:30. There we saw 20,000 Canada Geese, 9
Snow Geese, 4 Blue Geese, 100 Mallards, 2 Black Ducks and 100 Pintails.
We watched them about a half hour, then we drove on. We turned around
near a lake and saw a Canvas-back. 'We arrived home about 3 o'clock. We
had about 44 birds at this time.
Terry and I looked for birds about two more hours, dntll we had 50
species for the afternoon.
Queen Anne
March 1957
MARUAM) BIRDLIFE
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JUNIOR ACHIEVERS
Richard L. KLeen
A new corporation Is creating great Interest In Talbot County.
This organization la unusual In that none of Its members Is older than
fourteen. It Is called the Nature Construction Company and manufactures
bird houses and bird feeders. The six boys who make up the company are
all numbers of the Talbot County Junior Bird Club. The organization Is
sponsored as a junior achievement program by the Talbot club of the
Maryland Ornithological Society, In order to raise money to begin the
enterprise, twenty-six shares of stock were sold at one dollar per
share, a 10 percent dividend has been declared and quarterly reports
will be sent to all stockholders. The St, Michaels High School has
kindly permitted the boys to use its shop facilities for the nominal
charge of one bird house a month. Three designs have been created to
date; a feeder, a wren house, and a bluebird house. Each sells for
#1,60. The company expects to have a selection of houses and feeders
at the State Convention in May. We hope you all will visit the display
and that you will feel free to ask questions of the juniors who have
created this worthwhile enterprise. The members of the organization are:
Meade Lloyd, President Herndon Steilkle, Production Manager
Ronald Soulsman, Treasurer Ray Harrison, Research Manager
Brian Steilkle, Secretary James Voshell, Architect
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NEW MEMBERS
lars. J. Page Bowie, Bay Ridge Farm, Annapolis
Mrs. John Buaer, 7 rfest Elliott Rd., Annapolis
Mrs, Clarence C. Bush, Virginia Ave., Route 3, Bel Air
Ronald B, Bush, Virginia Ave., Route 3, Bel Air
Gen. Clifton Cates, U, S. Marine Corps, Retired, Annapolis
Mr. S. Eldredge, R, R. 4, Box 155, Winchester
Mr, and Mrs, James Fountain-, Easton
Mr, Jay Fountain, Easton
Mr. Jeff Fountain, Easton
Miss Peggy Fountain, Easton
Mr. Harvey Hall, Edgewater, Annapolis
Lieut. & Mrs. Paul Jones, U.S. Marine Quarters, N. Severn, Annapolis
Garry MacMillan, Wakeley Terrace, Box 247A, Route 3, Bel Air
Mrs. Harriet McCord, Oxford
Mrs, Herbert Orth, Easton
Mrs. J. L. Pancoast, 135 Spa Vie?/ Ave. , Annapolis
Mrs. Charles Richardson, Jr., 126 S. Main St., Bel Air
Mrs. Joseph Toth, 30 Upshur Rd., U.S.N.A. , Annapolis
Dr. & Mrs. Philip F. Wagley, 21 Meadow Road, Baltimore 12
Miss Connie Walter, R. F. D. 2, Middletown
Miss Louise Weagly, Broad St., Middletown
Miss Barbara Weaver, 117 West 2nd St., Frederick. MOhawk 3-6434
Rev, Merval Weaver, 117 West 2nd St., Frederick. MOhawk 3-6434
Mrs. W, M. Weber, 37 Upshur Rd., U.S.N.A., Annapolis
Mrs. J. McKenny Willis, Jr., Easton
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COMING events!
Harford Club regular meeting, Bel Air Library, 7:30 p.m.
Anne Arundel Club field trip to Sherwood Forest
M. 0. S. STATEWIDE BIRD COUNT. Send lists promptly to Mr.
Percy Jones, 3504 Fairview Ave., Baltimore 16
Takoma Park field trip to Pennyfield Lock
Baltimore Club seminar. Natural History Society, 8 p.m.
MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY STATE CONVENTION at Ocean
City. Register with Mrs. Conner, Hastings Hotel, Ocean City
Takoma Park regular meeting
Baltimore Club seminar. Natural History Society, 8 p.m.
Talbot Club field trip to Til^iman^s Island
Baltimore Club seminar. Natural History Society, 8 p.m,
Allegany Club field trip to Blaclwater Falls, W. Va.
Baltimore Club field trip to Woodstock
Baltimore Club field trip to Fortesque, N..J.
Talbot Club field trip to Deep Neck
Baltimore Club seminar, Natural History Society, 8 p.m.
Caroline Club annual picnic
Baltimore Club field trip to Mrs, Gorsuch*s
Talbot Club annual picnic
Harford Club regular meeting, Bel Air Library, 7:30 p.m,
Allegany Club field trip to Cacapon State Park, W. Va.
Takoma Park re^ilar meeting
Allegany Club weekend trip to Garrett County
Allegany Club Junior Camp, Pleasant Valley, Garrett County
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