Date: 1/4/26 10:10 am From: Mary Maxey <maximom11998...> Subject: Re: [MDBirding] Extralimital - rarity in Fairfax County
Hi all,
I am headed to Great Falls to look for the bird. I am not that familiar
with the park. I have looked at some lists in ebird. Can anyone tell me
where to park and go to see the bird?
On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM Scott Baron <baron.scott...> wrote:
> Hello birders and Happy New Year!
>
> If you have not yet heard, a RED-FLANKED BLUETAIL was found at Great Falls
> Park in Fairfax County, VA on January 1. See ebird checklists for details.
> If this bird darts out over the Potomac to catch an insect, it would be a
> Maryland record.
>
> It's been at and a little north of the north parking lot. This little
> songbird species is native to Eurasia, with a range that stretches from
> Finland east to the Pacific.
>
> Great Falls Park (Virginia) is a national park with an entrance fee.
>
> I wonder if "Mega" is an overused term in birding but this certainly rates
> as a Mega!
>
> If you go, good luck and as always, please respect the habitat and the
> birds.
>
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