Bill Hubick Photography - September 18, 2011 - Townsend's Warbler in Maryland, adult and juvenile Red Knots

A Townsend's Warbler at Bayside, Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Found by Dave Czaplak and Mary Ann Todd on 9/17, this is Maryland's third record, a new species for the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and a first record for Worcester Co. Awesome! Photo by Bill Hubick.

Above and below: A Townsend's Warbler at Bayside, Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Found by Dave Czaplak and Mary Ann Todd on 9/17, this is Maryland's third record, a new species for the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and a first record for Worcester Co. Awesome!

Below: Not a Townsend's Warbler - a Black-throated Green Warbler keeping the Townsend's company on Assateague (9/18/2011)

Not a Townsend's Warbler - a Black-throated Green Warbler keeping the Townsend's company on Assateague (9/18/2011) Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A large flock of Red Knots on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). This flock consisted of 62 birds, overwhelmingly juveniles. The total for the northern part of the ORV/OSV zone was 77 birds, a very high count for Maryland in fall. Note the molting adult bird that still retains old coverts and a bit of red plumage on its belly.

A large flock of Red Knots on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). This flock consisted of 62 birds, overwhelmingly juveniles. The total for the northern part of the ORV/OSV zone was 77 birds, a very high count for Maryland in fall. Note the molting adult bird that still retains old coverts and a bit of red plumage on its belly. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Juvenile Red Knot - Note the neat, crisp patterning in the fresh plumage - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

Juvenile Red Knot - Note the neat, crisp patterning in the fresh plumage - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: One of the most under-appreciated luxuries of modern human life is the nearly 0% chance that a predator will appear out of nowhere and devour you in front of your friends. Statistically among living things, we could hardly be more of an exception.

One of the most under-appreciated luxuries of modern human life is the nearly 0% chance that a predator will appear out of nowhere and devour you in front of your friends. Statistically among living things, we could hardly be more of an exception. Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: Juvenile (left) and adult (right) Red Knots - Note the adults retained coverts, fresh scapulars, and retained red on the belly - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011)

Juvenile (left) and adult (right) Red Knots - Note the adults retained coverts, fresh scapulars, and retained red on the belly - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011) Photo by Bill Hubick.

Red Knots on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011) Photo by Bill Hubick.

Frode commented on the obvious sexual dimorphism among the knots. I agreed emphatically and showed him this photo.
Red Knot with Sanderling - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

Frode commented on the obvious sexual dimorphism among the knots. I agreed emphatically and showed him this photo.<br />Red Knot with Sanderling - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Warbling Vireo on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Warbling Vireo on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Red-eyed Vireo on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Red-eyed Vireo on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Magnolia Warbler on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Magnolia Warbler on Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Laughing Gull foraging on the bay side of Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Laughing Gull foraging on the bay side of Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Peregrine Falcon drops to the water after a prey item - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Peregrine Falcon drops to the water after a prey item - Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

Below: A Nashville Warbler at the Life of the Forest Trail, Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011).

A Nashville Warbler at the Life of the Forest Trail, Assateague Island, Maryland (9/18/2011). Photo by Bill Hubick.

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