So I got a scope...a very cheap one so I figured take a chance...I was pleasantly surprised - I think the zoom is 20-60x and 60mm. It worked a lot better than my "old" Bushnells (that's another story) and the experience was very pleasant. I wouldn't carry the scope and tripod looking for songbirds, but perfect for looking at shorebirds. I was out recently where I missed some Red Knots among Black Bellied Plover and the person who spotted them had a scope - definitely a great tool to have.
Around the marina I saw some Red Breasted Mergansers. On the sandbar towards the bridges heading to Point Lookout I could make out a lot of Comorants and a small amount of Oystercatchers. (did not locate the Marblled Godwit). By the West End 2 lot I saw 2 Northern Harriers - one was right in front of me - tried to get a photo but my camera "acted up." Always next time I guess.
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