Volume 17 Number 5 |
September - October 2004 |
If you missed the picnic, you missed something special. We had perfect weather and Broad Creek Boys Scout Camp was a great place! Tom and Randy liked the facilities for preparing the feast. Once again the beef was done to perfection. The baked beans and corn on the cob tasted fantastic. Eileen Frey made delicious "Jean Fry crab soup for 35"! Thanks to Carol Flora for preparing a myriad of salads. Thanks also for desserts from Dave Larkin, Jean Fry, Madeline Lovera, Eileen Nack and Colleen Webster.
When Dennis Kirkwood spotted the Black and White Warbler from the pavilion during the raffle, I thought it was a good omen for the traditional picnic bird walk. But once again, although we had a pleasant walk through promising habitat, the birds were scarce. Thanks to Dave Webb for leading the walk.
The Field Trip Committee has planned some great trips this Fall. Try to get out and enjoy them. Yard work can wait. Consult the list in this newsletter and go out and see birds.
We have some interesting speakers lined up for this year. Once again we will meet at the Churchville Presbyterian Church.
Friday November 5. Dr. Kevin Omland from UMBC has done extensive research on orioles and ravens. He will talk about his oriole research. "Speciation and Plumage Evolution in Orioles: Why DNA Sequencing Will Help Baltimore Keep Its Oriole". "I promise it won't be too dry..."
Friday January 16. Hank Kaestner returns with this year's "2004 Birders Odyssey While Buying Spices".
Friday March 4. Our own Dr. Dennis and Jean Kirkwood will present "Trinidad and Tobago".
Friday May 6 will be an open carousel night. I know lots of you have slides you would love to share. Dave Ziolkowski will give us more details later as he looks for participants.
Friday July 15. Dave Curson from MD/DC Audubon will discuss the Important Bird Area Program (IBA). Mark your calendars now and plan to attend these programs. November and March will be dinner meetings, while January and May will be light refreshments. Jean Wheeler
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The 33rd Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004. The CBC is an excellent opportunity for Harford Bird Club members to have fun while contributing to one of the largest scientific databases concerning bird populations. You do not need to be experienced to participate. In fact, many prominent ornithologists have gotten their start with the Christmas Bird Count. The count is simple! The count circle is 15 miles in diameter with a center point at the Rock Run Mill in Susquehanna State Park. The circle is divided into sectors in which a group and its leader have 24 hours to count as many species and individuals as they can find. The fee is $5 per participant, which is forwarded to the National Audubon Society in order to compile and publish the results. Students under 18 are exempt from the fee. If you are new to the count, consider this an open invitation to join us. If you're returning, begin building your strategies now. Either way, please contact Jean Wheeler at (410-879-7424) or by e- mail at jswheeler44@msn.com. After the count, Lorna and Adele Wortman have graciously offered to host the "Tally Rally" at their home - Jean Wheeler
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This year the May Count occurred earlier in the month than usual (normally the second Saturday of May). Weather was subdued with clouds and light winds from the north. Overall, results were lower than previous years. Fewer individuals were reported this year relative to last year (5848 and 6234 birds, respectively). However, more species were recorded (143 and 151 in years 2003 and 2004, respectively). These data contradict a general feeling of the observers that there were fewer species, however, there were fewer Neotropical migratory species observed relative to last year (58 species vs. 60). There were more warbler species found this year (27 versus 25 in 2004 and 2003, respectively), however, there were fewer individuals (680 versus 967 in 2003 and 2004, respectively). Missed species this year include Gray- cheeked Thrush, Blue-headed Vireo, Canada Warbler and Summer Tanager. Species found this year not found in 2003 include Pine, Wilson's and Palm Warblers, King and Virginia Rails, Sora, Whip-poor-will, Common Nighthawk, and Chuck-wills' Widow. The rails and goatsuckers were found exclusively by the "dream team" of Ziolkowski and Webb who canvassed the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Area and who spent a significant time at night working the area.
Altogether nine parties consisting of a total 17 observers participated in this years' count. That is an increase in parties and observers from last year (6 and 15, respectively). However, the areas covered were almost exclusively along county borders; the interior of Harford County was essentially untouched. Beth Olsen, Shannon Schade, Cathy Brodo, and Jeff Effinger birded ADC block 5 (Broad Creek Area) and came up with 56 species and the only Hooded Warbler of the count. Larry and Jean Fry gave ADC block 4 one more try and found 64 species including 8 warbler species. Dennis Kirkwood covered the WFBF area and found 75 species including a Screech Owl and 6 shorebird species. Les Eastman found 82 species covering the Darlington area and Conowingo recording 18 warbler species. Rick Cheicante worked the Susquehanna State Park area and found 75 species including 19 warbler species. Bill Pfingsten counted the Sweet Air area of Gunpowder State Park and found 51 species include two Barred Owls and 16 Cedar Waxwings. Diedre DeRoia recorded 61 species covering the Spesutie Island area of APGAA and has the record for the highest number of Yellow Warblers (49 individuals). Mark Johnson, Suzanne Procell, Jerry Strickroth and John Paul found 74 species at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground and logged 13 species of warblers and the only Pine Warbler of the count. The "Best Effort" award goes to the "Daves" (Webb and Ziolkowski) who spent over 15 hours on foot and 4 hours in the car and found 117 species. As mentioned, they found many species not found previously or by others, most during the evening hours. Many thanks go out to all who participated and especially all of you who took the time to fill out the spreadsheet correctly. Your complier greatly appreciates it! - Mark Johnson
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Eden Mill Nature Center was to have had their celebration and grand opening of their wetlands area on Saturday, September 18, however, Ivan kept that from happening. The Harford Bird Club was invited to have a display highlighting our club and wetland birds. Jean Wheeler, Carol Flora and Madeline Lovera were scheduled to "man" our exhibit. Dave Ziolkowski was most willing to offer bird watching walks to anyone interested. Carol Flora and Debby Stewart made a poster entitled Birds Need Wetlands. This poster included HBC information and was to be donated to the Nature Center where it would be on display. With concerns of flooding due to Ivan, the event was canceled. Eden Mill officials are hopeful that the celebration will be held in 2005 and the Harford Bird Club will be asked to participate then. The response to help with this event was excellent and I thank everyone who responded including those listed and Colleen Webster and Dennis Kirkwood. Debby Stewart
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| November 5 | Dinner Meeting |
| November 16 | Deadline - Harford Birdlife |
| November 23 | Deadline - Wrenderings |
| December 27 | Rock Run Christmas Count |
| January 14 | Winter Meeting |
| March 4 | Dinner Meeting |
| May 6 | Dinner Meeting |
| July 15 | Summer Social |
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'04 - '05 Membership Renewal - Annual membership dues are now overdue for the Harford Bird Club year from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. You should have received a pre-addressed envelope with fee structures in the July-August Wrenderings. If you did not receive this envelope, please contact Joyce Gorsuch at (302) 239-2243 for more information on renewal. Please fill out the envelope, enclose your check made payable to HARFORD MOS and mail it to our treasurer, Joyce Gorsuch. We would like to have all dues paid by November 1, 2004. *Please do not send dues with the dinner reservation form*
Welcome New Members - The Harford Bird Club would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members:
Award Nominations - Please email nominations for our Harford Bird Club yearly awards to Jean Wheeler (jswheeler44@msn.com). We need nominations for Bird of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Birder of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. The awards will be presented at the January meeting.
Chesapeake Optics - Is owned by Harford Bird Club member Garry Lang. Located at 300 Saint John Street Havre de Grace, this is a local source for high quality optics which means you can look through and compare different models before you decide to buy. Club members will receive special discounts on select items. Stop in for a look around or visit on-line at www.ChesapeakeOptics.com. Jean Wheeler
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Late July thru mid-September can be an exciting period of the birder's calendar, marked, in part, by the post-breeding dispersal of herons, and the migratory passage of shorebirds and passerines from northern breeding grounds. Unfortunately, the summer of 2004 did not quite live up to its billing. Although we enjoyed adequate rainfall and moderate temperatures (no triple-digit days!), there were no strong northwesterly fronts escorting large waves of migrants into the mid-Atlantic. To make matters worse, Canadian wildlife biologists have reported that exceptionally cold, wet, and windy conditions across northern Canada are responsible for widespread reproductive failure among shorebirds and waterfowl this summer.
Not all was bad news, by any means. Indeed, several fantastic birds showed up in Harford County, starting around Aug 8 at with a second-hand report of a Brown Pelican (MB). This rare visitor found refuge at the Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace. Then on Aug 18, MH discovered a species not reported most years - a juvenile Baird's Sandpiper feeding with several other shorebirds at the Aldino Sod Farm. MH's perseverance at Aldino paid dividends again on Sep 9, when he happened upon another rare "grasspiper", an American Golden Plover.
Elsewhere around the county…
WATERFOWL & GAMEBIRDS: A Wood Duck hen escorting four chicks was reported from Tydings Marina on several occasions, from Jul 24 (DW) until Aug 18 (PV). Mute Swans continued their long- standing presence on the Gunpowder Neck peninsula of APG-EA with CS reporting four their on Aug 23. A lone Common Merganser drake was seen near the mouth of Deer Creek being dive-bombed by a half- dozen Tree Swallows (Aug 4, CW). On a return visit there 8 days later, CW saw the drake accompanied by 3 hens/immatures, fueling the suspicion that this species is breeding in the Lower Susquehanna Valley. A Northern Shoveler, believed to be the first-ever summer record for Harford County, was flushed from the Ducks Unlimited impoundment at Swan Harbor on Jul 24 (DW); and a drake Ruddy Duck made a very early appearance at Lakeside Business Park (Aug 22, DL). Wild Turkey reports from Susquehanna State Park had fallen in recent years, so it was very pleasing to learn of two sightings from there. On Jul 24, MBC found 3 of them near the park campground, and on Aug 9 LE watched a jenny with 15 poults feed in a fern patch near the Deer Creek Pumping Station.
GREBES & CORMORANTS: Swan Harbor's breeding Pied-billed Grebes were found to have double - clutched when MH & DW spotted 2 adults, 4 zebra-striped chicks and 2 older juveniles on Jul 24. Pied- bills later turned up along the bayshore, with a pair at Tydings Island (Aug 2, DW) and a single bird near Oakington (Aug 13, CW). The only inland Double-crested Cormorant was a lone bird at Lakeside (Aug 29, DL).
HERONS & IBIS: Great Egrets were widely reported from the eastern half of the county. Three occupied a bare tree at Otter Point Creek's Snake Island (Aug 2, CW), a pair were at Lakeside (Aug 8, DW), and up to three were at Aldino from Aug 12-20 (CW, dW, BR, MH). Surprisingly, the only other "white egret" identified was an immature Little Blue Heron at Harford Glen (Aug 22, EB, MB & JS). DL had an impressive count of 5 Green Herons at Lakeside on Aug 8. MH flushed a male and female Least Bittern from Swan Harbor on Jul 24. The pair was seen as late as Aug 7, when RC flushed one from the impoundment and a second from the adjacent flooded soybean fields. Swan Harbor also hosted single Glossy Ibises on Jul 26 (GF) and Jul 29 (dW).
RAPTORS: The shallow bay waters off Tydings Island attracted 13 Bald Eagles on Aug 6 (DW). Of the four Bald Eagles seen there 11 days later, two of them were first -year birds (CW). LD enjoyed a pair of nesting and very boisterous Cooper's Hawks with a single fledgling near Bright Oaks throughout the first week of August. CW relates that on Aug 29, an American Crow chased off an unusually early Sharp- shinned Hawk from a backyard along the Havre de Grace shoreline into a holly tree. On Sep 10, CW spotted both a Merlin and the first southbound Broad-winged Hawk of the fall over Havre de Grace.
RAILS: Although never seen, Soras continued to vocalize from the dense cattails of the D.U. impoundment at Swan Harbor. Single Soras were heard on Jul 24 (MH) and Jul 29 (DW), while MW & dW heard a pair on Aug 17. (Note to adventurous nest finders: this secretive species hasn't been confirmed as a Harford breeder since 1899.)
SHOREBIRDS: The "fall" migration of shorebirds began on Jul 24 with MH finding single Semipalmated and Least Sandpipers at Swan Harbor, and DW noting an alternate-plumaged Black-bellied Plover at Tydings Island. High counts for peeps included 38 Semis and 10 Leasts at Tydings Island (Aug 7, CW), and, inland at Aldino, 3 Semis (Aug 20, BR) and 12 Leasts (Aug 14, DW). The sod farm also hosted up to 6 Pectoral Sandpipers for a whole week, starting on Aug 14 (MH, PV & BR), while a single Semipalmated Plover was there just on Aug 14 (DW & dW). CW came across 7 "Semi" Plovers at Tydings Island on Aug 14. Living up to their name, lone Solitary Sandpipers were seen at Swan Harbor (Jul 29, DW), Aldino (Aug 18-20, MH & BR), and along the southern Havre de Grace shoreline (Sep 10, CW). Large Killdeer flocks gathered at Aldino (105, Aug 20, BR) and APG's Ruggles Golf Course (100, Aug 23, CS). One of the more unusual sightings of the period was a group of 6 Lesser Yellowlegs flying over the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company (Aug 5, CS).
GULLS & TERNS: The first Laughing Gull of the summer arrived in Havre de Grace on Aug 7 (CW). Tydings Island upheld its reputation as the best locale to look for terns. Single Black Terns, the rarest of our regular occurring terns, were spotted there three times (Aug 6 & 17, DW; Aug 22, CW). High counts for other tern species included 105 Forster's (Aug 6, DW), 10 Caspians (Aug 7, CW), and 5 Commons (Sep 10, CW). Elsewhere in the county CS found a dozen Forster's Terns at APG-EA (Aug 9), and RC picked out 5 Caspian Terns over the Gunpowder River (Sep 3).
CUCKOOS, OWLS & GOATSUCKERS: Cuckoos were reported far less frequently than earlier in the summer. In fact, only CS noted them from APG-EA with a pair vocalizing on Aug 5, and the last heard on Aug 23. On this latter date, also at Edgewood, CS was able to coerce at least two Eastern Screech-Owls to respond to his imitations of their calls. Amazingly, flocks of Common Nighthawks were unreported - however, single birds were seen at Ladew Gardens (Aug 22, LE), Lakeside (Aug 29, DL), Street (Sep 1, DB), and Webster (Sep 2, DW).
SWIFTS, KINGFISHERS & WOODPECKERS: Participating in the 4th annual "Swift Night Out" (a population monitoring project sponsored by the Driftwood Wildlife Association of Austin, TX), DD witnessed a massive flock of at least 2,500 Chimney Swifts funnel into the large chimney of a building near APG's Spesutie Narrows shortly after sunset on Sep 10. The only Belted Kingfisher report was of a single bird hunting along the southern Havre de Grace shoreline (Sep 10, CW). RC was fortunate enough to find five species of woodpeckers near his Creswell house on Sep 5 - they included Pileated, Downy, Hairy, Red-bellied and Northern Flicker. From the surreal category, DW stumbled upon a group of 7 Red-headed Woodpeckers (including at least two juveniles) at APG's Chelsea area on Aug 22.
FLYCATCHERS, VIREOS & LARKS: CS reported an Acadian Flycatcher still calling on Aug 5 in a heavily wooded area of APG-EA; and on Sep 4, he found a very early returning Blue-headed Vireo there. White-eyed Vireos turned up at Rocks SP on Sep 12, with RC recording about 3 of them. On Aug 14, DW & dw found a flock of 6 Horned Larks at the Aldino Sod Farm, while MH counted 25 of them there three days later.
SWALLOWS & MIMIDS: August is prime season for watching swallows as they fly to staging areas along their migration route. Large Purple Martin flocks included about 800 staging on telephone wires near the main gate to APG-EA (Aug 5, CS), and an impressive 4,000 perched on power lines near Mariner Point Park (Aug 17, LN). DL estimated 200 swallows per hour migrating over Lakeside on Aug 8. The flight consisted of about 70% Tree and Barn Swallows, one-fourth Purple Martins, and a few Northern Rough- winged Swallows. The only mimid of note was a Brown Thrasher discovered at Rockfield Manor (Jul 29, LD & SU).
WARBLERS: Reports of the fall warbler migration were sparse. The first migrant noted was a Prairie Warbler on one of the unnamed dredge spoil islands in the Susquehanna Flats (Aug 20, DW). Two days later DW spotted a female Black-throated Blue Warbler at Michaelsville, while MB, EB and JS found an exceptional Cerulean Warbler at Harford Glen. At this latter location on Aug 28, GF photographed a Black-and-white and a Canada Warbler. And on Sep 12, DB identified a Black-throated Green Warbler at Street, and RC spotted a Chestnut-sided Warbler at Rocks State Park.
TANAGERS & GROSBEAKS: A single Summer Tanager remained at Michaelsville on Aug 22 where the species had bred earlier in the summer (DW). LD and SU discovered a pair of adult Blue Grosbeaks with two recently fledged young on Jul 29 in a weedy meadow near Bright Oaks. Other Blue Grosbeak reports included a singing male at Aldino (Aug 14, DW), and an immature at Lakeside (Aug 22, DL).
BLACKBIRDS & FINCHES: A remarkable 11 Baltimore Orioles of various ages and both sexes were counted in a single tree in Pylesville on Aug 12 (LF). The latest oriole seen during the period was a lone female in Street (Sep 12, DB). CW made an interesting observation on Sep 10 of 20 American Goldfinches feeding among a mass of beached aquatic vegetation at Tydings Island.
And finally, DB reported a pair of Great Horned Owls calling back and forth near her house at Street on Sep 1. The following evening she heard a pair of Barred Owls dueting. Then on the next night, the Great Horned Owls re-established the territory with their hooting, and the Barred Owls were no longer heard from. Was this simply a case of a larger species driving off a smaller species? Or was it case of large carnivores eating small carnivores?
CONTRIBUTORS: Debbie Bowers (DB), Ed Boyd (EB), Mike Burchette (MB), Rick Cheicante (RC), Mary Beth Cochran (MBC), Lynn Davis (LD), Deidre DeRoia (DD), Les Eastman (LE), Larry Fry (LF), Greg Futral (GF), Matt Hafner (MH), Dave Larkin (DL), Lou Nielsen (LN), Bob Ringler (BR), Chris Starling (CS), Jim Stasz (JS), Spike Updegrove (SU), Pat Valdata (PV), Daniel Webb (dW), Dave Webb (DW), Marsha Webb (MW), and Colleen Webster (CW).
Please email your sightings of the usual and the unusual to porzana@comcast.net, or snailmail them to Dave Webb, 4141 Quail Way, Havre de Grace, 21078. Please remember to include the date, location, and (approximate) number of birds observed. The timeframe for the next column is Sep 16 thru Nov 15.
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FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
October - November 2004
Monday, October 11: Waggoner's Gap. The club once again returns to this fantastic locale near Carlisle, PA for close views of migrating raptors and beautiful overlooks of fall foliage. While all eastern raptors (including Merlin and Northern Goshawk) are possible, this site has a reputation for being the leading watch on the East Coast for Golden Eagles. All-day, stationary watch; bring lunch. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the MD 152 and MD 147 park-n-ride. Must confirm you attendance prior to trip date by contacting leader Mark Johnson.
Wednesday, October 13: Mariner Point Park. Join leader Tom Congersky for a visit to this favored club destination. Nestled between the Gunpowder marsh and the slow waters of Foster Branch, the varied habitats and paved trails of this park make for good birding and a comfortable walk. Meet near the pavilion at the back parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Contact Tom for details.
Sunday, October 17: Bombay Hook. Day long adventure to the hook and some of the adjacent birding mega-hotspots. The muddy impoundments, fresh & saltwater marshes, and wave washed beaches afford great numbers and good views of shore and water birds. American Bittern, Black-bellied & Golden Plovers, and Baird's & White-rumped Sandpipers are local specialties but that's not all as European waifs, western strays, and windblown pelagics commonly occur. Bring lunch and meet at 7:30 a.m. at the MD 155 and I-95 park-n-ride. Contact leader Dave Larkin for more information.
Saturday, October 23: Swan Harbor Farms. This county owned park on the Oakington Peninsula contains a mix of flooded & dry agricultural fields, deciduous woodlands, and brushy meadows. Reliable for Bald Eagle, a variety of waterfowl, and Savannah Sparrow, highlights might also include Merlin, Black-bellied & Golden Plovers, Wilson's Snipe or other late shorebirds. Meet at the park headquarters at the end of the entrance road at 8:00 a.m. Contact leader Randy Robertson for more details.
Saturday, October 30: Owl Prowl. Tame nightlife got you down? Get with the pro's as dynamic duo Colleen Webster and Dave Ziolkowski lead you through the Harford countryside to make "rarely heard - seldom seen" a thing of your owling past. Great-horned, Barred, and Screech Owls expected with Saw- whet and Long-eared long-shots (but you don't want to be the one that has to hear about it second hand if they do find one, right?). Dress warm and meet Colleen and Dave at the lower lot below the Mill House at Eden Mill at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 6: Otter Point Woods, the Parks Property and Anita Leight Sanctuary. Visit three more properties that the Harford Land Trust has helped save from development with our inside man, Dennis Kirkwood. Hear the stories behind the land while enjoying wintering songbirds of many varieties. Meet at the Anita Leight Sanctuary on Otter Point Road just off Route 40 northeast of Edgewood at 8 a.m.
Saturday, November 13: Perryman and Forest Greens. Explore this locally popular birding destination well known for it's large fields and bayside access. Trip will also visit the large wildlife pond and vernal woodland of the Forest Greens Property, another preservation project precipitated by the Harford Land Trust. Timing of trip presents a great opportunity to find Horned Lark, Pipit, Fox & Savannah Sparrows, and Rusty Blackbird. Meet leader Dave Ziolkowski at 7:30 a.m. at the north-east end of the Aberdeen Walmart parking lot.
Sunday, November 14: Harford Waterfowl Tour. Marvel at thousands of Lesser Scaup and search for species that are tough to find locally, such as Surf Scoter, Redhead, Long-tailed Duck, and Northern Shoveler. Beginners interested in learning the basics of waterfowl identification and experienced watchers searching for rarities will enjoy this morning trip to the Upper Bay and Havre de Grace. Scopes are helpful, although not necessary. Bring photo ID and meet leader Dave Webb at 6:30 a.m. in the rear parking lot of the Rt. 40 McDonald's in Edgewood.
Saturday, November 27: Conowingo Gull Watch. Conowingo is one of the best locations for mid-Atlantic winter birding as tens of eagles, hundreds of ducks, and thousands of gulls flock to this hydroelectric fish cuisinart. Join expert leader Dennis Kirkwood and learn how to pick out Lesser Black-backed & northern gulls and if you're lucky find Peregrine Falcons, Black-crowned Night Herons, and Golden Eagles in the process. Scopes are helpful. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Fisherman's Park at the bottom (east end) of Shures Landing Road. Contact Dennis for more information.
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Roadsides and Waste Land
with apologies to The Encyclopedia of NA Wildflowers
This is where I see the August lavender blue
of chicory, round turtle-tops of Queen Anne's Lace,
where Golden Rod sunnies up the green
of abandoned strips of tired earth.
Without some lively patch of compost
these spiky seedlings fall by the forgotten way,
unnoted beside pampered pots of zinnias,
trimmed beds of crepe myrtle and buddleia.
The unwanted claim their own path,
guttering out to unhallowed ground
of ditches, gravel patches, and plots left
unturned behind convenience stores.
These blooming step-children and outcast loves
resolve to go on, lift their proud heads
into the unblinking sun. They were never
favorites, always passed over for bouquets
and vase clutches of true love, but there is no
fidelity like their late summer rattle of color
when riotous heat has blistered roses and petunias,
wilted gladiolas. These neglected gypsies
flash their petals and pistils, defiant mistresses
with no fear of airing laundry in the public square.
- Colleen Webster
The Butterfly has a Heart
Though the field guide tries to soften
this astonishing blow by describing
it as dorsal and tubular, needing small
supplementary pumps at the base of the legs
and sometimes other appendages and what
else are those but wings? These armless
creatures work the air without elbows,
wrists, or knuckles-mere tissues
of seamless palette to our giant motley selves.
We knew of antennae, the chrysalis stage,
eventual fragility of transparent membranes
and hollow veins that meet the wind
with shingled scales of papery hues-
but who could not be shocked
to find a heart pumping pliant wings
into brittle strength to lift each butterfly
for its brief romp in the sun?
We who have this glob of messy red
thumping our thick limbs can only plod
through romance, tramping one tough love
at a time. The butterfly merely flits
puddle to bloom to opposite sex
for a sparked carnival of ravishment, wings,
legs, blood all pulsing in technicolor rapture.
- Colleen Webster
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Please return to Eileen Nack, 8 Cresmont Drive, Aberdeen MD 21001 by Friday, October 29, 2004. __________ Number of adults ( at $11.00 each ) __________ Number of children 12 and under ( at $7.00 each ) Please make checks payable to Harford County MOS. _______________________________ Print your name(s) Include address and phone number if you would like transportation to the meeting. _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ TEL:___________________________ DINNER RESERVATION FORM
Harford Bird Club - November Dinner Meeting
Friday, November 5, 2004
Churchville Presbyterian Church
Dinner at 6:15 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Kevin Omland
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
"Speciation and Plumage Evolution in Orioles..."
R.S.V.P. by October 29, 2004
Eileen Nack, 8 Cresmont Drive, Aberdeen, MD 21001