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H/7/1987-3

Bird Report:
At Clifton a woodcock was sighted on the lane performing
mating antics that happen 22 minutes after sunset. Similar
to human adolescent behavior the bird emits beep,beep, beeps
every three seconds then flies straight up in the air to
land shortly at the same spot. It was surmised that maybe
this is an indication of a resident woodcock population.

John Hartge received a vision of an impending Baltimore
Orioles Baseball victory when he saw his first feathered
Oriole as he drove by Walnut Hill on the day of the rare
win. Fans encouraged him on to more sightings but allowed as
how it's probably too late to matter.

Ari Preuss sighted in West Virginia 3 wild turkeys. Also
reported were Canadian Geese on Sandy Spring Friends School
Pond.

Peter Conlon riding in a small airplane at the Kansas City
Airport sighted a young eagle sitting quite placidly on a
runway sign.

Beth Bullard sighted a bald eagle on the Maryland side of
Great Falls where they (the eagles) have a nest.

There were no committee reports and no New Business.

Questions:
Flora Goff commented on Cicada damage indicating spotty
populations. Attributed to cicadas not being able to
survive in soil worked with a plow. As follows, residential
areas have had the most impressive concentrations.
Affections towards cicadas have waned considerably since
their first sightings.

Tom Canby has Zucchini blossoms but no fruit. Some wanted
to know his secret. Others advised that patience would
precede overwhelming abundance.

Tom Farquar is mulching his strawberry patch. Advised that
pine needles work best. It was suggested that the runners be
given free rein then the old plant be cultivated at season's
end.

John Hartge has a Kentucky Coffee tree and wants to know if
the beans can make coffee. No answer so he'll give it a try
and report. He also asked about a disease that afflicts
White Oaks. A Trunk Borer may be to blame. Advised calling
extension service - ask for Stan Gill if you're fortunate to
get through to a human being and not a busy signal or
answering machine.