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Veery
Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: June 1, 2014
Caption: Veery
Additional Description: Rachel Carson's favorite bird was the veery, a member of the thrush family found in bottomland woods.

These birds migrate from Canada to eastern South America. This stream valley is one of the best places in Montgomery County to hear their beautiful spiraling songs.
Close-up of photo on marker

Submitted: June 2, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p274874
File Size: 1.515 Megabytes

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