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[Brenda Tekin <bt8x@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mark Adams and Gordy Adamski joined me on a one-day trip to Northampton 
County.  It was fun-filled day with great birding.  Along the way we ran 
into many birding friends.
Few of the highlights:

Cave Swallow - first spotted large flock of at least 25-30 actively feeling 
over the open fields on Rt. 600 at Latimer Siding Road approximately 10:45 
a.m.

Black-chinned Hummingbird - Ned and Steve's Sterling House B& B in Cape 
Henry- In one week's time I noted changes in the plumage, especially around 
the throat.  Great views in sunlight.

Harlequin Duck - CBBT, Island #4 - both male and female on rocks early morning

Snow Bunting - CBBT. Island #4 - a single, stunning winter plumaged in late 
afternoon (Others reported two in the morning.)

Red-throated Loon - Chesapeake Bay from Rt. 13 overlook at north end of 
Fisherman's Island - only one for the day

White-winged Scoter - CBBT, Island 3 - only one for the day, a male

Peregrine Falcon - stunning close-up as it slowly cruised over Island 4 and 
circled back at eye level.  It even perched on rail a very short distance 
from us.


Below are web links to few pics from the day:

Black-chinned Hummingbird:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/Black-chinnedHummingbird_link.htm

Cave Swallow:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/CaveSwallow_link.htm

Harlequin Duck:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/HarlequinDuck_link.htm

Peregrine Falcon:
http://www.birdsofvirginia.com/image_links/PeregrineFalcon_link.htm


Brenda Tekin
Charlottesville, VA

"Leave behind what you find. If you must take something, take pictures."

Photo journal including Birds of Virginia:

http://www.birdsofvirginia.com


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