Bird watcher experiences unusual activity while hiking in the Oxbow Lake Nature Preserve
Account
The witness walked alone around Oxbow Lake to watch birds and noticed complete silence of wildlife and a strong musky odor. A live tree fell nearby despite no wind, and the witness felt watched. While returning toward the car, the witness heard several loud howls from across the lake and then left.
What was reported
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Facts & provenance
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| Date |
May 2008
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| Time of day |
early morning 7:00-7:30 a.m.
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| Place |
Laurel, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Stated
BFRO report #24952
· BFRO report, labelled fields: State, County, Nearest Town, Location Details, Nearest Road
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| Map point |
39.11, -76.81 (± 1000 m)
BFRO map layer point for report 24952 with published boundary
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| Account type |
First-hand
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| Witnesses |
1
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| Witness was |
bird watching on a morning walk
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| Source classification |
Class B
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Evidence & investigation
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- Investigated by
- D.A. Brake (PhD) (BFRO)
live tree 30-40 ft tall that fell near the witness in calm air
Measurements: 30-40 ft high; fell about 100-150 ft away
An investigator conducted a phone interview with the witness to collect additional details.
Source timeline
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BFRO report #24952 Primary
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BFRO map layer Reference