Howard County Bird Club
A Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society
Wandering Glider
Place name abbreviations: MPEA – Middle Patuxent Environment Area; PRSP – Patuxent River State Park; PVSP – Patapsco River Valley State Park; WMA – Wildlife Management Area.
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| Species common name Scientific name |
Length (in inches; M and F if different) | Flight season Relative abundance |
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| Habitat. | |||
| Wandering Glider Pantala flavescens |
1.7-2.0″ | L-Apr – L-Oct Common. |
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| Habitat: Widespread migrant, usually seen hawking in open areas summer and fall; also still water. Infrequently perches vertically. Unwary when perched, otherwise difficult to capture. | |||
Male
August 22, 2017
Lake Kittamaqundi
Clayton Koonce
Male
July 25, 2012
Fox Chase
Bonnie Ott
Female (exuding eggs)
May 31, 1997
Gateway Business Park
Bob Solem