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[Margaret Ebbs <mebbs525@xxxxxxxx>]

Thirteen adventurous birders took a risk on the weather and were rewarded
with a fairly warm, breezy and mostly sunny walk on Fisherman's Island
Saturday morning. We were warmly welcomed byYvonne the ranger at the
Eastern Shore Wildlife Refuge and capably and enthusiastically led by
George and Jennie Budd.

Our trip begin with about a dozen mature and immature black-crowned night
herons flying back and forth across a small pond along with hundreds of
acrobatic tree swallows.  Many raptors passed overhead riding the strong
wind currents. We discovered many treasures on the beach including sand
dollars (one interesting specimen had green ink and a serial number).
Scoters, skimmers, pelicans and the usual shore birds flew offshore. The
yellow-rumped warblers were abundant and the flickers were waiting for us
in their usual tree.  Our trip ended with great looks at a perching
merlin.

For the even more adventurous, the trip continued to WillisWharf, Oyster,
and the Wildlife Refuge.  Of course, dinner at Stingray's was delicious. 
The evening ended at the Kiptopeake campgrounds where we gathered to
enjoy Halloween decorations, treats, and beverages while the night was
filled with things that glow, the laughter of friends, a blustery wind,
and the call of a great horned owl.

Thanks to all who contributed to such a great weekend.  See you next
year.

Margaret Ebbs (for Julie K. who had such a great time...she's still
there!)
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