Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Centennial Park (nest) April 18, 2015 Photo by Kathy Litzinger

Patuxent Branch Trail
April 8, 2020
Photo by Howard Patterson

Centennial Park (nest)
April 30, 2015
Photo by Howard Patterson

Mount Pleasant
May 4, 2026
Photo by Mary Prowell

MPEA April 11, 2025 Lauren Crocker

While not necessary for common species, it is good to get into the habit of including photographs and recordings/spectrographs so that you do it for uncommon species that require more documentation.