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Late May in Maryland. Last updated: 5/23/2011.

Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  <a href='http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/628/galleries/figures/figure-1/image_popup_view' class='text' target='_blank'>Range Map</a> Photo by Bill Hubick.

Above and below: Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  Range Map

Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  <a href='http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/628/galleries/figures/figure-1/image_popup_view' class='text' target='_blank'>Range Map</a> Photo by Bill Hubick.

Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  <a href='http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/628/galleries/figures/figure-1/image_popup_view' class='text' target='_blank'>Range Map</a> Photo by Bill Hubick.

Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  <a href='http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/628/galleries/figures/figure-1/image_popup_view' class='text' target='_blank'>Range Map</a> Photo by Bill Hubick.

Documentation photos of an astounding find by Stan Arnold and Ed Carlson - a LONG-BILLED CURLEW at Swan Creek in northern Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/23/2011). Pending acceptance, this would be only the fifth accepted record of this species in Maryland. Congratulations, Stan and Ed!  <a href='http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/628/galleries/figures/figure-1/image_popup_view' class='text' target='_blank'>Range Map</a> Photo by Bill Hubick.

Approaching weather...

Approaching weather... Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A rare Mountain Earth Snake spotted by Tom Feild in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Endangered species.

A rare Mountain Earth Snake spotted by Tom Feild in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Endangered species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A rare Mountain Earth Snake spotted by Tom Feild in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Endangered species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A rare Mountain Earth Snake spotted by Tom Feild in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Endangered species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

A rare Mountain Earth Snake spotted by Tom Feild in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Endangered species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: An Olive-sided Flycatcher at Finzel Swamp in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011).

An Olive-sided Flycatcher at Finzel Swamp in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Listen for 'three-beers!' call near start and end of track. The typical first syllable is kind of swallowed. An excellent dawn chorus of migrants and breeders.

An Olive-sided Flycatcher at Finzel Swamp in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An Olive-sided Flycatcher at Finzel Swamp in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Northern Mockingbird is a scarce and local species in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011), typically in the southeastern corner of the county. We were surprised to find this one in the northwestern corner. Look for what could almost be called its host plant - Multiflora rose.

Northern Mockingbird is a scarce and local species in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011), typically in the southeastern corner of the county. We were surprised to find this one in the northwestern corner. Look for what could almost be called its host plant - Multiflora rose. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Hobomok's Skipper near the Youghiogheny River, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Hobomok's Skipper near the Youghiogheny River, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Wild Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum) in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011).

Wild Stonecrop (<em>Sedum ternatum</em>) in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Wild Geranium in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011).

Wild Geranium in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Host plant for Silvery Checkerspot.

Wingstem (<em>Verbesina alternifolia</em>) in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Host plant for Silvery Checkerspot. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A male Wilson's Warbler in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011).

A male Wilson's Warbler in Garrett Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: An Eastern Milk Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). This was only my second encounter with the species.

An Eastern Milk Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). This was only my second encounter with the species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

An Eastern Milk Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). This was only my second encounter with the species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

An Eastern Milk Snake in Allegany Co., Maryland (5/21/2011). This was only my second encounter with the species. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Common Muskrat at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Common Muskrat at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Great Egret lands among turtles at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Great Egret lands among turtles at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

A Great Egret lands among turtles at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Great Blue Heron chases off a Great Egret - Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Great Blue Heron chases off a Great Egret - Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Great Egret at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Great Egret at Fort Smallwood, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Great Blue Heron prepares a catfish lunch. Sue Ricciardi pointed out that it typically takes catfish to the small island before swallowing them, while other species are simply tossed back. We theorized that killing the catfish on dry land reduces the risk of harm via the catfish's sharp fins.

A Great Blue Heron prepares a catfish lunch. Sue Ricciardi pointed out that it typically takes catfish to the small island before swallowing them, while other species are simply tossed back. We theorized that killing the catfish on dry land reduces the risk of harm via the catfish's sharp fins. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Great Blue Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011).

A Great Blue Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: An adult Black-crowned Night-Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011).

An adult Black-crowned Night-Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An adult Black-crowned Night-Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

An adult Black-crowned Night-Heron at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: An Eastern Painted Turtle at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011).

An Eastern Painted Turtle at Fort Smallwood Park, Maryland (5/22/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

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